Bergquist Foundation

EIN 91-1621484 Β· WA

Invitation only Typical grant ~$7.5K Funds in WA, ID
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Bergquist Foundation based in WA paid 24 grants totaling $248.5K to 24 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $2.5K to $40K, with a median of $7.5K. Its largest recipients included Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery, Union Gospel Mission, and Volunteers of America. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,746,110
Giving (latest yr)
$248,500
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
24
Median grant
$7.5K
Recipients
24
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No β€” invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery$40,000
  • Union Gospel Mission$24,500
  • Volunteers of America$22,500
  • Spokane Parks Foundation$20,000
  • Maddie's Place$15,000

Where grants went

  • Washington$238,500 Β· 23 grants
  • Idaho$10,000 Β· 1 grant

Grants Paid (24)

Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery
Spokane, WA
To support charitable operations
$40,000
Union Gospel Mission
Spokane, WA
$12,500 To support charitable operations $12,000 to support the Anna Odgen Hall Shelter
$24,500
Volunteers of America
Spokane, WA
$20,000 To support Crosswalk program and $2,500 to the Spokesman Review X-mas Fund.
$22,500
Spokane Parks Foundation
Spokane, WA
To support charitable operations
$20,000
Maddie's Place
Spokane, WA
To support charitable operations
$15,000
Spokane Symphony Society
Spokane, WA
To support charitable operations
$15,000
Northwest Museum of Arts Culture
Spokane, WA
To support charitable operations
$12,500
Second Harvest Food Bank
Spokane, WA
$7,500 to support charitable operations and $5,000 designated for the Bite-to-Go program.
$12,500
Anna Schindler Foundation
Post Falls, ID
To support construction campaign
$10,000
Friends of KSPS TV
Spokane, WA
To support charitable operations
$10,000
Mid City Concerns Senior Center
Spokane, WA
To support charitable operations
$10,000
The Salvation Army
Spokane, WA
To support charitable operations
$10,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Bergquist Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Bergquist Foundation is classified as a Human Services funder. Food, housing, youth development, employment, public safety, and family services. Its recent grants reached organizations across 2 states.

In its most recent filing, Bergquist Foundation reported 24 itemized grants totaling $248.5K. Individual grants ranged from $2.5K to $40K (median $7.5K).

Recent recipients include Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery, Union Gospel Mission, Volunteers of America, among 24 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Bergquist Foundation is a private foundation based in Washington, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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