BERGREEN FOUNDATION formerly known as THE BERNARD BERGREEN FOUNDATION
Preselected recipients only
BERGREEN FOUNDATION formerly known as THE BERNARD BERGREEN FOUNDATION is a private foundation in Thornwood, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $82,350 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $1,750 and the largest $12,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$82,350
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$1,750
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$4.3 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2024 was down from $155,400 the year before.
65% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $155,400 | 38 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $82,350 | 32 | $4.3 million |
How to apply
BERGREEN FOUNDATION formerly known as THE BERNARD BERGREEN FOUNDATION says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What BERGREEN FOUNDATION formerly known as THE BERNARD BERGREEN FOUNDATION funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 15 | $29,000 |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $15,850 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $4,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $4,000 |
| California | 2 | $3,500 |
| Maine | 1 | $2,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Campaign for the Rohi | General Charitable Purposes | $12,000 |
| Arts Mandalay Foundation | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Robert Packard Center for ALS | General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Neo Philantrophy Inc NYC | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Phandeeyar Foundation | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Stand Up Girls Inc | General Charitable Purposes | $4,000 |
| One Family Fund | General Charitable Purposes | $4,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | General charitable purpose | $4,000 |
| Camp Timanous | General Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
| Spark Youth NYC | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| The Film Collaborative | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Fractured Atlas | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Hispanic Society of America | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| American Friends of Magendavid Adom | General charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Susan G Kormen | General Charitable Purposes | $2,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | General Charitable Purposes | $1,500 |
| Jewish National Fund Usaorg | General charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Friends of Israel Disabled Veterans | General charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Keen Usaorg | General Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
| African Wildife Foundation | General Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
| Smile Train | General Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
| Nova Ukraine | General Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera | General Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
| Atlantic Theater Company | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Force | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Individual | General Charitable Purposes | $600 |
| World Wildlife Fund | General Charitable Purposes | $500 |
| American Cancer Society | General charitable purpose | $500 |
| St Bernardsorg | General charitable purpose | $500 |
| US Holocaust Memorial | General charitable purpose | $500 |
| Reading Is Fundamental | General charitable purpose | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Timothy Bergreen
- Thomas Bergreen
- Karen Bergreen
Questions people ask
Does BERGREEN FOUNDATION formerly known as THE BERNARD BERGREEN FOUNDATION accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does BERGREEN FOUNDATION formerly known as THE BERNARD BERGREEN FOUNDATION give?
$82,350 in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $1,750.
Who runs BERGREEN FOUNDATION formerly known as THE BERNARD BERGREEN FOUNDATION?
Its 2024 filing lists Timothy Bergreen (Director), Thomas Bergreen (Director) and Karen Bergreen (Director).
What does BERGREEN FOUNDATION formerly known as THE BERNARD BERGREEN FOUNDATION fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, international and youth programs.