Bergeron Everglades Foundation Inc
Bergeron Everglades Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Its stated vision centers on preserving and protecting the Everglades ecosystem, and its 2025 filing describes work in advocacy and policy, research, education, and conservation.
Bergeron Everglades Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Bergeron Everglades Foundation Inc gave $88K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Florida. 58% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $88,440
- -19.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,422
- -35.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,363
- Total assets
- $1,283,925
- +1075.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 58% first-time grantees (11 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bergeron Everglades Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 19612 Sw 69Th Place, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33332
Phone: (954) 680-6100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bergeron Everglades Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wildlandscapes International ($16K). Together the top 10 received $78K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 43 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported grant dollars in filing year 2025 went to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bergeron Everglades Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
58%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 19 grantees (58%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 42% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 311% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2023) to $110K (2024). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $88K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlandscapes International Tallahassee, FL | General Support | $16,000 |
| Conservancy of SW Florida Naples, FL | General Support | $11,000 |
| Conservation Florida Inc Orlando, FL | General Support | $10,000 |
| Flamingo Gardens Davie, FL | General Support | $10,000 |
| Coastal Conservation Assoc Orlando, FL | General Support | $9,100 |
| Swamp Girl Adventures Corp Kissimmee, FL | General Support | $5,060 |
| Fish & Wildlife Foundation Tallahassee, FL | General Support | $5,000 |
| History Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL | General Support | $5,000 |
| Red Woman Entertainment LLC Ochopee, FL | General Support | $2,500 |
| Sawgrass Nature Center Coral Springs, FL | General Support | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,283,925 | $1,526,779 | $351,611 | $88,440 | 20 | $88,440 | $20,713 | $28,472 |
| 2024 | $109,257 | $372,713 | $229,159 | $109,750 | 16 | $229,159 | $7,208 | $7,191 |
| 2023 | $15,203 | $101,910 | $136,707 | $18,276 | 7 | $18,276 | — | $371 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bergeron Everglades Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $28K for 2025 — 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 states that its vision is the preservation and protection of the unique Everglades ecosystem. Its filing says it works toward that vision through advocacy and policy, research, education, and conservation programs. It also reports that in 2024 it published three position papers and oversaw wildlife releases, a trail camera program, and a program focused on panther depredation.
Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own missions concern Florida’s natural places and wildlife. Conservation Florida says its mission is to permanently protect Florida’s water, wildlife, and wild places. Flamingo Gardens says it works to depict and preserve South Florida and Everglades natural and cultural heritage through botanical gardens and wildlife sanctuaries. Friends of Birch State Park says it supports the preservation, conservation, enhancement, and promotion of Hugh Taylor Birch State Park.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $88,440. Grants ranged from $370 to $16,000, with a median of $2,362. The largest reported grants included $16,000 to WildLandscapes International, $11,000 to Conservancy of Southwest Florida, $10,000 each to Conservation Florida and Flamingo Gardens, and $9,100 to Coastal Conservation Association. Each was listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ronald M. Bergeron Sr. as president; Aleida W. Bergeron and Diamond Bergeron as vice presidents; Kenn Strauss as treasurer; Lonnie N. Bergeron as secretary; and Savannah Bergeron and Kali Parish as directors.
Bergeron Everglades Foundation Inc is led by Ronald M. Bergeron Sr., President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ronald M. Bergeron Sr.
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Savannah Bergeron
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kali Parish
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aleida W. Bergeron
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diamond Bergeron
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lonnie N. Bergeron
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenn Strauss
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bergeron Everglades Foundation Inc
How much does Bergeron Everglades Foundation Inc give each year?
Bergeron Everglades Foundation Inc gave $88K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $110K across 16 grants.
What is Bergeron Everglades Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Bergeron Everglades Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,363, and its average grant was $4,422, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bergeron Everglades Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does Bergeron Everglades Foundation Inc give grants?
Bergeron Everglades Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Orlando, FL (3 grants), Tallahassee, FL (2 grants) and Fort Lauderdale, FL (2 grants).
Does Bergeron Everglades Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Bergeron Everglades Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bergeron Everglades Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Bergeron Everglades Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Wildlandscapes International ($16,000), Conservation Florida Inc ($12,035 across 2 grants) and Conservancy of SW Florida ($11,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bergeron Everglades Foundation Inc?
Bergeron Everglades Foundation Inc reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $88K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $28K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bergeron Everglades Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation states that its vision is the preservation and protection of the unique Everglades ecosystem. Its filing says it works toward that vision through advocacy and policy, research, education, and conservation programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bergeron Everglades Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bergeron Everglades Foundation Inc's EIN?
Bergeron Everglades Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3377877. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Bergeron Everglades Foundation Inc 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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