Bergen Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 85-3247651
Foundation Overview
Based in Wilmington, DE, Bergen Family Foundation has awarded 168 grants totaling $1,510,800 to organizations in New York, North Carolina and 10 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $105,000, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
7 of 30 recipients (23%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
57% of grants are awarded in New York, with additional funding distributed across 11 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within New York, funding concentrates in New York (81%), Brooklyn (14%), Albany (4%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 1330% growth in annual giving over 3 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (80%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Bergen Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy Inc | $15,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Brooklyn Community Foundation | $14,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| City Limits News Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Clarify Summer Internship Program | 2024 |
| Coalition For The Homeless Inc | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Council On The Environment Inc | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Dumbo District Management Association Inc | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Environmental Advocates Ny Inc | $2,500 | Albany, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Farmlink Project | $3,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Forca Foundation Inc | $5,000 | Franklin, NC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Fund For The City Of New York Inc | $105,000 | New York, NY, US | Press Pass Nyc | 2024 |
| Harmony Program | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Make-a-wish Foundation Of Metro New York And Weste | $5,000 | Amherst, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Musicares Foundation Inc | $6,500 | Santa Monica, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| National Network Of Abortion Funds | $5,000 | Beaverton, OR, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Navigate The Maze To Achievement | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| New Garden Friends School Inc | $9,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| New York Cares Inc | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Ny Community Fridge Corp | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Powherful Foundation Inc | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | The Devil Is Busy Film Project | 2024 |
| Preservation Hall Foundation Inc | $2,500 | New Orleans, LA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Start Lighthouse | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Student Press Law Center Inc | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Sunflower Network | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Surfrider Foundation | $13,000 | San Clemente, CA, US | Eastern Long Island Chapter | 2024 |
| The Childrens Aid Society | $7,000 | New York, NY, US | Next Generation Center | 2024 |
| The New York Times Communities Fund | $4,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Trustees Of Phillips Academy | $7,500 | Andover, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| West Side Center For Community Life Inc | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Event | 2024 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Youth Represent Inc | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy Inc | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| City Limits News Inc | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Event | 2023 |
| Dumbo District Management Association Inc | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Farmlink Project | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Fund For The City Of New York Inc | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Press Pass Nyc | 2023 |
| Make-a-wish Foundation Of Metro New York And Weste | $12,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Memorial Ambulance Corps Isle Au Haut-stonington-d | $2,500 | Deer Isle, ME, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Navigate The Maze To Achievement | $2,500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| New Garden Friends School Inc | $2,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| New York Cares Inc | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| News Literacy Project Inc | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Nova Hope For Haiti Inc | $2,000 | Emerson, NJ, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Preservation Hall Foundation Inc | $5,500 | New Orleans, LA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Foundation Inc | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Start Lighthouse | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Sunflower Network | $12,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Surfrider Foundation | $3,000 | San Clemente, CA, US | East End Of Long Island Chapter | 2023 |
| Surfrider Foundation | $12,000 | San Clemente, CA, US | Eastern Long Island Chapter | 2023 |
| The Childrens Aid Society | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Next Generation Center | 2023 |
| The New York Times Communities Fund | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Trustees Of Phillips Academy | $10,000 | Andover, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Youth Represent Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy Inc | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| City Limits News Inc | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Event | 2023 |
| Dumbo District Management Association Inc | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Farmlink Project | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Fund For The City Of New York Inc | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Press Pass Nyc | 2023 |
| Make-a-wish Foundation Of Metro New York And Weste | $12,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Memorial Ambulance Corps Isle Au Haut-stonington-d | $2,500 | Deer Isle, ME, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Navigate The Maze To Achievement | $2,500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| New Garden Friends School Inc | $2,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| New York Cares Inc | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| News Literacy Project Inc | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Nova Hope For Haiti Inc | $2,000 | Emerson, NJ, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Preservation Hall Foundation Inc | $5,500 | New Orleans, LA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Foundation Inc | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Start Lighthouse | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Sunflower Network | $12,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Surfrider Foundation | $3,000 | San Clemente, CA, US | East End Of Long Island Chapter | 2023 |
| Surfrider Foundation | $12,000 | San Clemente, CA, US | Eastern Long Island Chapter | 2023 |
| The Childrens Aid Society | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Next Generation Center | 2023 |
| The New York Times Communities Fund | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Trustees Of Phillips Academy | $10,000 | Andover, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Youth Represent Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy Inc | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| City Limits News Inc | $6,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Council On The Environment Inc Dba Grownyc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| East Carolina University | $1,000 | Greenville, NC, US | Frank Rice Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Environmental Advocates Ny Inc | $5,200 | Albany, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Fjc | $56,000 | New York, NY, US | Press Pass Nyc | 2022 |
| Fjc | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | The Bell | 2022 |
| Focus Forward Project Inc | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Good Food Institute Inc | $5,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Harmony Program | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | $5,000 | Albert Lea, MN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Make-a-wish Foundation Of Metro New York And Weste | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Musicares Foundation Inc | $35,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| National Network Of Abortion Funds | $7,000 | Beaverton, OR, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| New Garden Friends School Inc | $4,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| New York Times Neediest Cases Fund | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Riverside Park Conservancy Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Rosies Theater Kids Inc | $500 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Scholarship Fund Of Alexandria | $6,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Sunflower Network | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Surfrider Foundation | $2,000 | San Clemente, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Surfrider Foundation | $3,000 | San Clemente, CA, US | East End Of Long Island Chapter | 2022 |
| The Childrens Aid Society | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Next Generation Center | 2022 |
| Trustees Of Phillips Academy | $5,000 | Andover, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Youth Represent Inc | $4,500 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy Inc | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| City Limits News Inc | $6,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Council On The Environment Inc Dba Grownyc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| East Carolina University | $1,000 | Greenville, NC, US | Frank Rice Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Environmental Advocates Ny Inc | $5,200 | Albany, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Fjc | $56,000 | New York, NY, US | Press Pass Nyc | 2022 |
| Fjc | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | The Bell | 2022 |
| Focus Forward Project Inc | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Good Food Institute Inc | $5,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Harmony Program | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | $5,000 | Albert Lea, MN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Make-a-wish Foundation Of Metro New York And Weste | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Musicares Foundation Inc | $35,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| National Network Of Abortion Funds | $7,000 | Beaverton, OR, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| New Garden Friends School Inc | $4,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| New York Times Neediest Cases Fund | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Riverside Park Conservancy Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Rosies Theater Kids Inc | $500 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Scholarship Fund Of Alexandria | $6,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Sunflower Network | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Surfrider Foundation | $2,000 | San Clemente, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Surfrider Foundation | $3,000 | San Clemente, CA, US | East End Of Long Island Chapter | 2022 |
| The Childrens Aid Society | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Next Generation Center | 2022 |
| Trustees Of Phillips Academy | $5,000 | Andover, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Youth Represent Inc | $4,500 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy Inc | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| City Limits News Inc | $6,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Council On The Environment Inc Dba Grownyc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| East Carolina University | $1,000 | Greenville, NC, US | Frank Rice Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Environmental Advocates Ny Inc | $5,200 | Albany, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Fjc | $56,000 | New York, NY, US | Press Pass Nyc | 2022 |
| Fjc | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | The Bell | 2022 |
| Focus Forward Project Inc | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Good Food Institute Inc | $5,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Harmony Program | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | $5,000 | Albert Lea, MN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Make-a-wish Foundation Of Metro New York And Weste | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Musicares Foundation Inc | $35,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| National Network Of Abortion Funds | $7,000 | Beaverton, OR, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| New Garden Friends School Inc | $4,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| New York Times Neediest Cases Fund | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Riverside Park Conservancy Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Rosies Theater Kids Inc | $500 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Scholarship Fund Of Alexandria | $6,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Sunflower Network | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Surfrider Foundation | $2,000 | San Clemente, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Surfrider Foundation | $3,000 | San Clemente, CA, US | East End Of Long Island Chapter | 2022 |
| The Childrens Aid Society | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Next Generation Center | 2022 |
| Trustees Of Phillips Academy | $5,000 | Andover, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Youth Represent Inc | $4,500 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Austin Disaster Relief Network | $500 | Austin, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Feeding Texas | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Little Kids Rock Inc | $3,000 | Montclair, NJ, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Nova Hope For Haiti Inc | $2,500 | Emerson, NJ, US | Earthquake Relief Fund 2021 | 2021 |
| Trustees Of Phillips Academy | $1,000 | Andover, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| West Side Center For Community Life Inc | $8,100 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Event | 2021 |
| Youth Represent Inc | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Austin Disaster Relief Network | $500 | Austin, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Feeding Texas | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Little Kids Rock Inc | $3,000 | Montclair, NJ, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Nova Hope For Haiti Inc | $2,500 | Emerson, NJ, US | Earthquake Relief Fund 2021 | 2021 |
| Trustees Of Phillips Academy | $1,000 | Andover, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| West Side Center For Community Life Inc | $8,100 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Event | 2021 |
| Youth Represent Inc | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 85-3247651 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | FOUNDATION SOURCE 501 SILVERSIDE RD Wilmington, DE 19809-0000 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Bergen Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Dir, Sec, Vp | Lara Rice Bergen |
|---|---|
| Dir, Pres, Treas | Stuart Bergen |
Forms 990-PF
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