Bergelectric Charitable Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker CARLSBAD, CA EIN: 45-5082239 Website

The Bergelectric Charitable Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) charitable foundation established in 2012 and based in Carlsbad, California. The foundation operates as a corporate foundation connected to Bergelectric Corporation and serves as the philanthropic arm of the company's community engagement efforts.

Key facts about Bergelectric Charitable Foundation

EIN: 45-5082239
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $440,190
Grants made (2024): 57
Average grant: $7,723
Median grant: $3,600
Primary geography: California (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026.

Who Bergelectric Charitable Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Bergelectric Charitable Foundation's 57 itemized 2024 grants were California (52%), Colorado (18%) and Washington (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (8 grants), Las Vegas, NV (6 grants), Orange, CA (3 grants) and Portland, OR (3 grants). None of its 57 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (57 grants).

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$440K

+6.4% YoY

Grant Count

+171.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$8K

-60.8% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation supports organizations across multiple sectors, including:

Healthcare
Education
Veteran support
Homeless youth services
Domestic abuse services
Philanthropy and voluntarism

Grantmaking

The foundation has supported approximately 50 not-for-profit organizations with cash donations across communities served by Bergelectric Corporation.

Grant Range

$500–$50,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in communities where Bergelectric operates, with documented giving in:

Los Angeles, California
San Diego, California
Denver, Colorado
Tennessee
Washington

Grant Distribution by State

California $587K (44%)

Colorado $242K (18%)

New York $100K (7%)

Washington $100K (7%)

Nevada $74K (5%)

Oregon $61K (5%)

Tennessee $50K (4%)

Texas $47K (4%)

+6 more states

States

Arizona California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Illinois Maryland Maine Nevada New York Oregon Tennessee Texas Washington

Cities

San DiegoLas VegasOrangePortlandDavisDenverPhoenixCamp PendletonKentDallasEscondidoFresnoIrvineLittletonOceansideSacramentoArvadaAuburnAuroraCamas

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

2023 Financial Summary:

Total assets: $654,145
Total revenues: $595,645
Total expenses: $420,844
Number of employees: 0

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

106 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Choc Foundation ($62,600 across 2 grants), National Ms Society ($50,000), Armed Services Ymca Camp Pendleton ($31,600).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
NATIONAL MS SOCIETY DENVER, CO	CHARITABLE	$50,000
CHOC FOUNDATION ORANGE, CA	CHARITABLE	$37,600
ARMED SERVICES YMCA CAMP PENDLETON CAMP PENDLETON, CA	CHARITABLE	$31,600
WORLD RELIEF KENT, WA	CHARITABLE	$28,580
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE PORTLAND, OR	CHARITABLE	$27,000
CHOC FOUNDATION ORANGE, CA	CHARITABLE	$25,000
UC DAVIS FOUNDAION DAVIS, CA	CHARITABLE	$24,860
THE CAMPANILE FOUNDATION SAN DIEGO, CA	CHARITABLE	$20,000
SOUTH DENVER HEART CENTER FOUNDATION LITTLETON, CO	CHARITABLE	$17,250
PROJECT MARILYN LAS VEGAS, NV	CHARITABLE	$12,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
DAVID TRIVOLI	CFO	1	—
TOMASA TREJO	SECRETARY	1	—
JUSTIN KNIPPEL	CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD	1	—
TAMI LAWSON	DIRECTOR	1	—
CHERYL RUSSELL	DIRECTOR	1	—
LINH PAULL	DIRECTOR	1	—
HANS ERICKSON	DIRECTOR	1	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation has made notable recent donations in memory of company leadership and to support specific community initiatives:

Donated $25,000 to South Denver Heart Center Foundation in loving memory of Denver Regional Vice President Sean M. to advance cardiac care

Donated $25,000 to Alzheimer's Foundation of America to support families and advance care

Organized employee book drives supporting community initiatives such as The Wildflower Initiative

Conducted annual toy drives benefiting organizations like Olive Crest

The foundation maintains an active blog documenting charitable partnerships and community engagement activities.

Contact Information

Address: 3182 Lionshead Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92010-4701

Phone: 760-638-2374

Website: bergelectriccharitablefoundation.org

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Bergelectric Charitable Foundation fund?

The foundation's mission is to support and promote local initiatives and charitable organizations central to the communities in which Bergelectric operates, with an emphasis on improving healthcare and education. The foundation supports organizations across multiple sectors, including: • Healthcare • Education • Veteran support • Homeless youth services • Domestic abuse services • Philanthropy and voluntarism

How do I apply for a grant from Bergelectric Charitable Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Total giving (2023): $413,600 • Total assets (2023): $654,145 • Typical grant range: $500–$50,000 **Recent Grant Examples (2023):** • St Jude Children's Research Hospital: $50,000 • CHOC Foundation: $39,500 • UC Davis Foundation: $35,500 • Alzheimer's Foundation of America: $25,000 • South Denver Heart Center Foundation: $25,000 **Grantee Portfolio:** The foundation has supported approximately 50 not-for-profit organizations with cash donations across communities served by…

Where does Bergelectric Charitable Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in communities where Bergelectric operates, with documented giving in: • Los Angeles, California • San Diego, California • Denver, Colorado • Tennessee • Washington

What size grants does Bergelectric Charitable Foundation award?

In 2024, Bergelectric Charitable Foundation awarded 57 grants totaling $440K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Bergelectric Charitable Foundation's EIN?

Bergelectric Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5082239. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.