Berger North Foundation
Berger North Foundation is a private foundation based in Minden, Nevada. Established in 2013 as a non-operating private foundation, it makes grants to established charitable organizations, particularly in healthcare, social services, and education.
Berger North Foundation at a glance
In short: Berger North Foundation gave $848K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $71K), top state Idaho. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $848,325
- -2.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $70,694
- -34.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $54,750
- Total assets
- $16,025,644
- -0.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Idaho (38% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Berger North Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It invites selected U.S.-based nonprofit organizations to submit applications for discretionary grants. Invited applicants provide organizational information, complete the online application, and submit requested documentation through its secure process. The Grants Committee reviews completed applications using peer review, and the foundation may request additional information. Applicants may submit only one request per organization per 12-month period. Previous grantees are ineligible for the upcoming cycle unless their funds have been expended and they have submitted a final report. The foundation says it may accept certain regional common application formats on a pre-approved, case-by-case basis.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1624 Highway 395, Minden, NV 89423
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Website: https://bergernorthfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Berger North Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Special Victims Incorporated ($320K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $848K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 49 (39%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it invites U.S.-based nonprofit organizations to apply. In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Idaho (38%), Colorado (22%), Utah (18%), California (14%), and Washington (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Berger North Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. 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 grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $676K (2020) to $868K (2023). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $848K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,025,644 | $1,431,781 | $1,484,274 | $848,325 | 12 | $1,092,755 | $1,083,063 | $1,068,605 |
| 2023 | $16,078,137 | $1,186,156 | $1,470,761 | $868,343 | 8 | $1,081,960 | $778,588 | $1,025,135 |
| 2022 | $16,362,742 | $935,227 | $1,413,038 | $836,000 | 7 | $1,050,607 | $611,510 | $1,052,817 |
| 2021 | $16,840,553 | $1,636,296 | $1,322,505 | $722,000 | 12 | $934,923 | $1,830,482 | $1,049,131 |
| 2020 | $16,526,762 | $434,734 | $1,151,316 | $676,000 | 10 | — | $200,653 | $936,399 |
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.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is “Helping people help themselves.” Its website says it supports established charitable organizations, with interests in healthcare, social services, and education. It describes its approach as emphasizing measurable, lasting impact and supporting nonprofit infrastructure as well as program work.
Examples of grantees’ work include Benevolent Healthcare Foundation, whose mission is to identify, collect, sort, and distribute medical supplies and services according to urgent needs worldwide. O’Brien Schools for the Maasai describes its mission as operating a school in Tanzania, Africa.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $848,325. Grants ranged from $4,000 to $240,000, with a median of $54,750. Notable awards included $240,000 to National Special Victims Incorporated for organizational development and support for several programs, including humanitarian aid in Tanzania; $150,000 to Truckers Against Trafficking for general and unrestricted support; and $100,000 to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for BYU-Pathway Worldwide. Other 2024 awards included $65,000 to Boundless Empowerment, $57,000 to Fowler-O’Sullivan Foundation, and $52,500 to Family Promise of Pierce County.
The foundation’s website lists project or program grants, general operating support, capital campaign support, capacity-building grants, and matching grants among its qualifying distributions. It says it does not offer loans, program-related investments, or equity investments.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John N. Berger and Ingrid C. Tanner as trustees.
Berger North Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ingrid C Tanner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$72K (2020) → $72K (2024)
John N Berger
Trustee
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $72K, to Ingrid C Tanner (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Berger North Foundation
How much does Berger North Foundation give each year?
Berger North Foundation gave $848K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $868K across 8 grants.
What is Berger North Foundation's typical grant size?
Berger North Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $54,750, and its average grant was $70,694, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Berger North Foundation that year got $34K on average.
Where does Berger North Foundation give grants?
Berger North Foundation's top state is Idaho, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (22%) and Utah (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Blackfoot, ID (2 grants), Alpine, UT (2 grants) and Centennial, CO (2 grants).
Does Berger North Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of Berger North Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Berger North Foundation's largest grantees?
Berger North Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include National Special Victims Incorporated ($320,000 across 2 grants), Truckers Against Trafficking ($150,000) and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Berger North Foundation?
Berger North Foundation reported $16.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Berger North Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is “Helping people help themselves.” Its website says it supports established charitable organizations, with interests in healthcare, social services, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Berger North Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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 ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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