Bersted Foundation

EIN 36-6493609 · TX

Accepts unsolicited applications Typical grant ~$15K Funds in IL, MD
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Bersted Foundation based in TX paid 74 grants totaling $1.2M to 74 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $30K, with a median of $15K. Its largest recipients included DUPAGE PADS, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY DUPAGE COUNTY, and SUICIDE PREVENTION SERVICES. The foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$29,157,958
Giving (latest yr)
$1,163,600
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
74
Median grant
$15K
Recipients
74
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
Yes — accepts unsolicited

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Dupage Pads$30,000
  • Habitat for Humanity Dupage County$30,000
  • Suicide Prevention Services$30,000
  • Family Service Agency of Dekalb County$25,000
  • Marklund Children's Home$25,000

Where grants went

  • Illinois$1,153,600 · 73 grants
  • Maryland$10,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (74)

Dupage Pads
Wheaton, IL
Unrestricted General
$30,000
Suicide Prevention Services
Batavia, IL
Unrestricted General
$30,000
Habitat for Humanity Dupage County
Wheaton, IL
Unrestricted General
$30,000
Family Service Agency of Dekalb County
Dekalb, IL
Unrestricted General
$25,000
Senior Home Sharing
Lombard, IL
Unrestricted General
$25,000
Outreach Community Ministries
Carol Stream, IL
Unrestricted General
$25,000
Marklund Children's Home
Geneva, IL
Unrestricted General
$25,000
Wayside Cross Ministries
Aurora, IL
Unrestricted General
$25,000
People's Resource Center
Wheaton, IL
Unrestricted General
$25,000
Northern Illinois Food Bank
Geneva, IL
Unrestricted General
$25,000
Voluntary Action Center of Dekalb County
Sycamore, IL
Unrestricted General
$24,500
Ray Graham Assn for Disabled People
Lisle, IL
Unrestricted General
$21,600

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Yes. Bersted Foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications. Review its giving history and stated focus before reaching out.

In its most recent filing, Bersted Foundation reported 74 itemized grants totaling $1.2M. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $30K (median $15K).

Recent recipients include DUPAGE PADS, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY DUPAGE COUNTY, SUICIDE PREVENTION SERVICES, among 74 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

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

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