Berger North Foundation
Berger North Foundation is a non-operating private foundation established in 2013 and based in Minden, Nevada. The foundation allocates its financial resources to charitable nonprofit organizations through grantmaking, with a focus on creating lasting social impact in healthcare, social services, and education.
Key facts about Berger North Foundation
- EIN
- 27-3132546
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $848,325
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- Average grant
- $70,694
- Median grant
- $54,750
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2024)
- Total assets
- $16,025,644
- Primary geography
- Idaho (38% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- Berger North Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Berger North Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Berger North Foundation's 12 itemized 2024 grants were Idaho (38%), Colorado (22%) and Utah (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Blackfoot, ID (2 grants), Alpine, UT (2 grants) and Centennial, CO (2 grants). 50% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Is Berger North Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $34K; repeat grants $107K. How we count
Medians: $39K first-time, $65K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$16.0M
-0.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$848K
-2.3% YoY
Grant Count
12
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$71K
-34.9% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Berger North Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Helping people help themselves
The foundation's vision is to allocate resources to ensure that others benefit from opportunities in good health, education, and cultural and civic engagement. Berger North Foundation supports established charitable organizations, particularly those promoting:
- Healthcare
- Social services
- Education
Grantmaking
Berger North Foundation views itself as a partner with the organizations it funds rather than simply a donor. The foundation emphasizes:
Invitation Only
Berger North Foundation **does not accept unsolicited proposals.** Grants are invitation-only, generated through an internal process in which the foundation invites U.S.-based nonprofit organizations to submit applications for discretionary grant funds.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds U.S.-based nonprofit organizations, with demonstrated support for organizations in Nevada and California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 12 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $16,025,644 | $16,078,137 | $16,362,742 |
| Revenue | $1,431,781 | $1,186,156 | $935,227 |
| Expenses | $1,484,274 | $1,470,761 | $1,413,038 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,092,755 | $1,081,960 | $1,050,607 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,083,063 | $778,588 | $611,510 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,068,605 | $1,025,135 | $1,052,817 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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
49 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include National Special Victims Incorporated ($320,000 across 2 grants), Truckers Against Trafficking ($150,000), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL SPECIAL VICTIMS INCORPORATED Blackfoot, ID | Timeless Bond's organizational development and support for Emmaus Health Center, Safe Havens, Lodge, Farms, Bee Keeping, Education Centers, Housing Security, Food Security, Emergency Funds, Anti-Trafficking, and Humanitarian Aid in Tanzania | $240,000 |
| TRUCKERS AGAINST TRAFFICKING Englewood, CO | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS Salt Lake Cty, UT | BYU- Pathway Worldwide | $100,000 |
| NATIONAL SPECIAL VICTIMS INCORPORATED Blackfoot, ID | General & Unrestricted | $80,000 |
| BOUNDLESS EMPOWERMENT Mammoth Lakes, CA | General & Unrestricted | $65,000 |
| FOWLER-OSULLIVAN FOUNDATION Menifee, CA | General & Unrestricted | $57,000 |
| FAMILY PROMISE OF PIERCE COUNTY Spanaway, WA | AOE Green Farms | $52,500 |
| RACHEL COVEY FOUNDATION Alpine, UT | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| BENEVOLENT HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION Centennial, CO | Project CURE Cargo | $35,275 |
| OBRIEN SCHOOLS FOR THE MAASAI NFP Hinsdale, IL | General & Unrestricted | $14,550 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
John N. Berger — Trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| John N Berger | Trustee | 20 | $50,015 |
| Ingrid C Tanner | Trustee | 40 | $72,000 |
Contact Information
Address: Berger North Foundation 1624 Highway 395 Suite 3 Minden, NV 89423
Telephone: 775.782.3013 Fax: 775.782.3014
Website: www.bergernorthfoundation.org
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Berger North Foundation fund?
**Mission:** Helping people help themselves The foundation's vision is to allocate resources to ensure that others benefit from opportunities in good health, education, and cultural and civic engagement. Berger North Foundation supports established charitable organizations, particularly those promoting: • Healthcare • Social services • Education
How do I apply for a grant from Berger North Foundation?
Berger North Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Berger North Foundation make grants?
The foundation funds U.S.-based nonprofit organizations, with demonstrated support for organizations in Nevada and California.
What size grants does Berger North Foundation award?
In 2024, Berger North Foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $848K — an average of about $71K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Berger North Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Berger North Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Berger North Foundation's EIN?
Berger North Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3132546. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Berger North Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.