Bergmark Foundation
Bergmark Foundation is a private foundation, based in Deephaven, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $65K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $10K.
Bergmark Foundation at a glance
In short: Bergmark Foundation gave $10K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,400
- -69.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,080
- -63.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $65,038
- +29.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (48% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Bergmark Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Nature Conservancy ($5K). Together the top 5 received $10K.
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
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Bergmark Foundation gives
- Giving fell 85% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 301% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2025) to $79K (2021). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Public Radio St. Paul, MN | General Support | $3,900 |
| Planned Parenthood Minneapolis, MN | General Support | $500 |
| Doctor Without Borders New York, NY | General Support | $500 |
| Twin Cities PBS Saint Paul, MN | General Support | $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 | $65,038 | $243,738 | $13,600 | $10,400 | 5 | $11,400 | — | $3,783 |
| 2024 | $50,307 | $76,262 | $52,944 | $34,346 | 6 | $35,346 | $72,543 | $2,041 |
| 2023 | $10,889 | $46,184 | $49,196 | $52,600 | 13 | $52,600 | $25,688 | $3,023 |
| 2022 | $17,801 | $27,243 | $92,060 | $70,560 | 9 | $71,235 | $25,068 | $5,667 |
| 2021 | $62,618 | $100,191 | $80,404 | $78,954 | 10 | $78,954 | $1,850 | $8,777 |
| 2020 | $42,831 | $1,267 | $77,630 | $76,230 | 20 | — | $17 | $4,525 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bergmark Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bergmark Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian A. Bergmark
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David R. Bergmark
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
R. Edward Bergmark
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Bergmark Foundation
How much does Bergmark Foundation give each year?
Bergmark Foundation gave $10K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $34K across 6 grants.
What is Bergmark Foundation's typical grant size?
Bergmark Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $2,080, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bergmark Foundation give grants?
Bergmark Foundation's top state is Virginia, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Minnesota (47%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Paul, MN (2 grants).
Does Bergmark Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Bergmark Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bergmark Foundation's largest grantees?
Bergmark Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Nature Conservancy ($5,000), Minnesota Public Radio ($3,900) and Planned Parenthood ($500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bergmark Foundation?
Bergmark Foundation reported $65K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Bergmark Foundation's EIN?
Bergmark Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2780768. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 19, 2026)
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