Bergen Family Foundation

EIN 85-3247651 · DE · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$4.5K Funds in NY, CA, DC +5
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Bergen Family Foundation based in DE paid 30 grants totaling $300.8K to 29 organizations across 8 states. Individual grants ranged from $1.5K to $80K, with a median of $4.5K. Its largest recipients included FUND FOR THE CITY OF NEW YORK INC, NY COMMUNITY FRIDGE CORP, and MUSICARES FOUNDATION INC. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$6,753,692
Giving (latest yr)
$300,800
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
30
Median grant
$4.5K
Recipients
29
States reached
8
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Fund for the City of New York Inc$120,000
  • NY Community Fridge Corp$40,000
  • Musicares Foundation Inc$15,000
  • Surfrider Foundation$15,000
  • City Limits News Inc$10,000

Where grants went

  • New York$245,800 · 21 grants
  • California$37,500 · 3 grants
  • District of Columbia$5,000 · 1 grant
  • Louisiana$4,000 · 1 grant
  • Massachusetts$2,500 · 1 grant
  • North Carolina$2,500 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (30)

Fund for the City of New York Inc
New York, NY
Press Pass NYC
$80,000
Fund for the City of New York Inc
New York, NY
Press Pass NYC
$40,000
NY Community Fridge Corp
New York, NY
General & Unrestricted
$40,000
Musicares Foundation Inc
Santa Monica, CA
General & Unrestricted
$15,000
Surfrider Foundation
San Clemente, CA
Eastern Long Island Chapter
$15,000
Youth Represent Inc
New York, NY
General & Unrestricted
$10,000
City Limits News Inc
New York, NY
For CLARIFY program
$10,000
Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy Inc
Brooklyn, NY
General & Unrestricted
$7,500
Brooklyn Community Foundation
Brooklyn, NY
General & Unrestricted
$7,500
Torrey Pines Association
Del Mar, CA
General & Unrestricted
$7,500
The Childrens Aid Society
New York, NY
Next Generation Center
$7,000
Wnet
New York, NY
General & Unrestricted
$5,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Bergen Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Bergen Family Foundation reported 30 itemized grants totaling $300.8K. Individual grants ranged from $1.5K to $80K (median $4.5K).

Recent recipients include FUND FOR THE CITY OF NEW YORK INC, NY COMMUNITY FRIDGE CORP, MUSICARES FOUNDATION INC, among 29 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Bergen Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Delaware, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Bergen Family Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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