Berglund Family Foundation
Berglund Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Littleton, Colorado. In 2025, it awarded 45 grants totaling $169,280 to charitable organizations, with the largest share of grant dollars going to recipients in Colorado.
Berglund Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Berglund Family Foundation gave $169K across 45 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Colorado. 16% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $169,280
- +117.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 45
- +4.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,762
- +107.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $797,501
- -13.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (7 of 44, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (67% 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 Berglund Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2 Countryside Lane, Littleton, CO 80121
Phone: (303) 221-2795
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Berglund Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Colorado Uplift ($75K). Together the top 10 received $132K.
Grant Size Distribution
200 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 199 grants of 200 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado, 14% to Texas, 11% to California, 3% to Illinois, and 1% to the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Berglund Family Foundation open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 44 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 77% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 179% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 342% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2020) to $169K (2025). In 2025 it made 45 grants totaling $169K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Uplift Denver, CO | Educational & Religious | $75,000 |
| East West Ministries Plano, TX | Religious Ministry | $10,000 |
| Urban Youth Ministries Aurora, CO | Developing Spiritual Leaders | $10,000 |
| Elevate Charities Mission Viejo, CA | Elevate Condition & Quality of Life | $6,500 |
| Brave Church Englewood, CO | Religious Ministry | $6,000 |
| David Horowitz Freedom Center Sherman Oaks, CA | Defend Free Societies Under Attack | $5,000 |
| Hope Haven Sedalia, CO | Educational & Religious | $5,000 |
| Seed Company Arlington, TX | Biblical Scripture Translation | $5,000 |
| Turning Point USA Lemont, IL | Promote Princip of Fiscal Responsibi | $5,000 |
| Promise Keepers Colorado Springs, CO | Building up Godly Men for a Better T | $4,500 |
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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 | $797,501 | $62,144 | $181,672 | $169,280 | 45 | $172,225 | $51,171 | $50,389 |
| 2024 | $917,929 | $52,628 | $93,363 | $78,005 | 43 | $80,877 | $34,143 | $51,308 |
| 2023 | $960,264 | $77,382 | $73,024 | $60,280 | 39 | $63,027 | $68,340 | $48,505 |
| 2022 | $956,356 | $-129,572 | $77,072 | $60,630 | 41 | $63,437 | $5,902 | $52,055 |
| 2021 | $1,160,600 | $232,622 | $83,506 | $62,990 | 32 | $67,350 | $218,996 | $56,465 |
| 2020 | $1,012,284 | $52,397 | $53,491 | $41,940 | 26 | — | $44,176 | $52,167 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Berglund Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $50K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including education, religious ministry, youth development, religious liberty, and community services. For example, Colorado Uplift describes its mission as “building long-term, life-changing relationships with urban youth.” Elevate Charities says it works to enhance quality of life for seniors and caregivers through caring service, essential needs, and caregiver education. First Liberty Institute says it provides pro bono legal services to advance and defend religious liberty.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 45 grants totaling $169,280. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $75,000, with a median of $1,000. Notable grants included Colorado Uplift ($75,000), East West Ministries ($10,000), Urban Youth Ministries ($10,000), Elevate Charities ($6,500), and Brave Church ($6,000).
Other recipients included David Horowitz Freedom Center and Hope Haven ($5,000 each); Seed Company and Turning Point USA ($5,000 each); Promise Keepers ($4,500); and First Liberty Institute and Jeremiah’s Hope ($4,000 each).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jerry Berglund, Martha Berglund, Beau Russell Berglund, and Bret Ryan Berglund as directors.
Berglund Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Beau Russell Berglund
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bret Ryan Berglund
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jerry Berglund
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Martha Berglund
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Anna Berglund Brick (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Janna Claire Berglund (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Berglund Family Foundation
How much does Berglund Family Foundation give each year?
Berglund Family Foundation gave $169K across 45 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $78K across 43 grants.
What is Berglund Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Berglund Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,762, across 45 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Berglund Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Berglund Family Foundation give grants?
Berglund Family Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (14%) and California (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (6 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants), Englewood, CO (4 grants) and Lakewood, CO (3 grants).
Does Berglund Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 45 grants with a stated purpose on Berglund Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious Ministry" (3 grants) and "Educational & Religious" (3 grants).
Who are Berglund Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Berglund Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Colorado Uplift ($75,000), East West Ministries ($10,000) and Urban Youth Ministries ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Berglund Family Foundation?
Berglund Family Foundation reported $798K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $172K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $50K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Berglund Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including education, religious ministry, youth development, religious liberty, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Berglund Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Berglund Family Foundation's EIN?
Berglund Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1606256. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Berglund Family 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Berglund Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Berglund Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/berglund-family-foundation-morg_c08524ea58a84d81862e8428fb7a42bd
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