The Bersted Foundation
Accepts applications
The Bersted Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 74 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.2 million
- Number of grants74
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$31.1 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
50% of its 2025 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 | $1.1 million | 65 | $26.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 70 | $28.1 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 74 | $31.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Susan Boin 110 N Wacker IL4-110-7-3, Chicago, IL 60603 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 828-3603 |
What The Bersted Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 73 | $1.2 million |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dupage Pads | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Dupage County | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Suicide Prevention Services | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Outreach Community Ministries | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Wayside Cross Ministries | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Family Service Agency of Dekalb County | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Marklund Children's Home | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| People's Resource Center | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Senior Home Sharing | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Voluntary Action Center of Dekalb County | Unrestricted general | $24,500 |
| Ray Graham Assn for Disabled People | Unrestricted general | $21,600 |
| Elyssa's Mission | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Pioneer Center for Human Services | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Little Friends Inc | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Fox Valley Christian Action | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Mutual Ground Inc | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| 360 Transitional Living Youth Services | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Ramp Inc | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Aurora Food Pantry | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Donka Inc | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| NAMI of Dupage County Illinois | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Bridge Communities | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Loaves & Fishes Community Pantry | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Greater Family Health | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Neighborhood Food Pantries | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Dominican Literacy Center | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Alive Center | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Glen Ellyn Children's Community Resource | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Casa of Dupage County Inc | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Adventure Works of Dekalb County | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Family Focus | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Joliet | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Naperville Elderly Homes | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Teen Parent Connection | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Home of the Sparrow | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Dupage Children's Museum | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| The Literacy Connection | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America
Questions people ask
Does The Bersted Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Bersted Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 74 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Bersted Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America (Trustee).
What does The Bersted Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, faith communities and food and hunger.