The Stefany and Simon Bergson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Stefany and Simon Bergson Foundation is a private foundation in Palisades, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $880,730 in 51 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $253,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$880,730
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$253,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $516,171 the year before.
36% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $512,342 | 44 | $847,841 |
| 2024 | $516,171 | 49 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $880,730 | 51 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
The Stefany and Simon Bergson 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 The Stefany and Simon Bergson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 36 | $779,608 |
| Illinois | 1 | $30,720 |
| Missouri | 2 | $26,220 |
| Washington | 1 | $18,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $10,500 |
| Florida | 3 | $8,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 4 | $2,142 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $540 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Museum of Jewish Heritage | Operating expenses | $253,000 |
| Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation | Operating expenses | $105,660 |
| Holocaust Museum Center for Toleran | Operating expenses | $63,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Rockland | Operating expenses | $51,800 |
| Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation | Operating expenses | $51,100 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Mu | Operating expenses | $45,700 |
| Reform Temple of Rockland | Operating expenses | $32,547 |
| Northwestern University | Operating expenses | $30,720 |
| Individual | Operating expenses | $30,200 |
| Center for Jewish Histroy | Operating expenses | $26,000 |
| Washington University in St Louis | Operating expenses | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Idf | Operating expenses | $23,000 |
| Individual | Operating expenses | $18,000 |
| Horace Mann School | Operating expenses | $16,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | Operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Individual | Operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Chabad of the Nyacks | Operating expenses | $6,800 |
| Public Theatre | Operating expenses | $5,600 |
| Hillel International | Operating expenses | $5,500 |
| Gift of Life Bone Marrow Foundation | Operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Individual | Operating expenses | $5,000 |
| The New York Foundling | Operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Robert F Kennedy Center for Justice | Operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Selfhelp Community Services Foundat | Operating expenses | $5,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | Operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Beth Rivkah School | Operating expenses | $5,000 |
| QCC Fund Inc | Operating expenses | $5,000 |
| The Broadway Legacy Foundation | Operating expenses | $5,000 |
| US Friends of Hoedsprit Endangered | Operating expenses | $4,600 |
| Second Stage Theatre | Operating expenses | $3,000 |
| Manhattan Theatre Club | Operating expenses | $3,000 |
| Gitty Foundation for Metastatic Bre | Operating expenses | $2,076 |
| Friends of Jewish Heritage in Polan | Operating expenses | $1,800 |
| Michael Ganz Memorial Golf Event Fo | Operating expenses | $1,500 |
| Washington University Hillel | Operating expenses | $1,220 |
| The Jacob S Zweig Foundation | Operating expenses | $1,200 |
| Palisades Free Library | Operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Entertainment Community Fund | Operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Out of the Box Theatrics | Operating expenses | $1,000 |
| American Songbook Association | Operating expenses | $575 |
Officers and trustees
- Stefany Bergson
- Simon Bergson
Questions people ask
Does The Stefany and Simon Bergson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Stefany and Simon Bergson Foundation give?
$880,730 in tax year 2025, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Stefany and Simon Bergson Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Stefany Bergson (Treasurer) and Simon Bergson (Trustee).
What does The Stefany and Simon Bergson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and education.