BERGREEN FOUNDATION formerly known as
BERGREEN FOUNDATION formerly known as is a private foundation based in Thornwood, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with listed recipients working in areas including arts and culture, anti-hate work, disability rehabilitation, and humanitarian support.
BERGREEN FOUNDATION formerly known as at a glance
In short: BERGREEN FOUNDATION formerly known as gave $82K across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $82,350
- -47.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- -15.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,573
- -37.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,750
- Total assets
- $4,391,692
- +64.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (35% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to BERGREEN FOUNDATION formerly known as
- 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: 722 Commerce Street, Thornwood, NY 10594
Phone: (917) 613-7559
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who BERGREEN FOUNDATION formerly known as funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was International Campaign for the Rohi ($12K). Together the top 10 received $54K.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 83 grants of 84 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares went to New York (35%), Washington, DC (19%), Massachusetts (12%), Maryland (6%), and Delaware (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How BERGREEN FOUNDATION formerly known as gives
- 44% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 40% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 41% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $9K (2022) to $155K (2023). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $82K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Campaign for the Rohi Washington, DC | General Charitable Purposes | $12,000 |
| Arts Mandalay Foundation Somerville, MA | General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Robert Packard Center for ALS Baltimore, MD | General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Neo Philantrophy Inc NYC New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Phandeeyar Foundation Wilmington, DE | General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Stand up Girls Inc Salem, OR | General Charitable Purposes | $4,000 |
| One Family Fund Philadelphia, PA | General Charitable Purposes | $4,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $4,000 |
| Camp Timanous Raymond, ME | General Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
| Spark Youth NYC New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,391,692 | $1,825,179 | $95,451 | $82,350 | 32 | $82,350 | $111,261 | $201,859 |
| 2023 | $2,676,012 | $263,613 | $177,578 | $155,400 | 38 | $155,400 | $67,477 | $111,526 |
| 2022 | $2,589,977 | $82,979 | $18,983 | $8,750 | 3 | $8,750 | $83,090 | $110,090 |
| 2021 | $2,525,981 | $176,501 | $68,478 | $58,950 | 7 | $58,950 | $66,973 | $112,350 |
| 2020 | $2,467,958 | $4,381 | $75,973 | $75,500 | 4 | — | $45,394 | $122,298 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, BERGREEN FOUNDATION formerly known as reported a distributable amount of $202K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose own missions span several fields. For example, Phandeeyar Foundation describes its work as building Myanmar’s technology and social innovation ecosystem; the Anti-Defamation League says it works to combat antisemitism and other forms of hate; and Fractured Atlas says it seeks to make the path from inspiration to practice more accessible and equitable for artists and creatives.
Other supported organizations describe work in areas such as independent film distribution and services (The Film Collaborative), collecting and presenting art across cultures (the Metropolitan Museum of Art), and providing aid to vulnerable populations in Ukraine (Nova Ukraine).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 32 grants totaling $82,350. Grants ranged from $250 to $12,000, with a median grant of $1,750.
Among the largest reported grants were $12,000 to International Campaign for the Rohi; $10,000 to Arts Mandalay Foundation; $5,000 each to Robert Packard Center for ALS, Neo Philanthropy Inc NYC, and Phandeeyar Foundation; and $4,000 each to Stand Up Girls Inc, One Family Fund, and the Anti-Defamation League.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Timothy Bergreen, Thomas Bergreen, and Karen Bergreen as directors.
BERGREEN FOUNDATION formerly known as's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Karen Bergreen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Bergreen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Bergreen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Bernard Dbergreen (2020–2022) — Chairman
- Former: Barbara Bergreen (2020) — Vice President
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.
Frequently asked questions about BERGREEN FOUNDATION formerly known as
How much does BERGREEN FOUNDATION formerly known as give each year?
BERGREEN FOUNDATION formerly known as gave $82K across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $155K across 38 grants.
What is BERGREEN FOUNDATION formerly known as's typical grant size?
BERGREEN FOUNDATION formerly known as's median grant in 2024 was $1,750, and its average grant was $2,573, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does BERGREEN FOUNDATION formerly known as give grants?
BERGREEN FOUNDATION formerly known as's top state is New York, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (19%) and Massachusetts (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (15 grants) and Washington, DC (6 grants).
Does BERGREEN FOUNDATION formerly known as give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of BERGREEN FOUNDATION formerly known as's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are BERGREEN FOUNDATION formerly known as's largest grantees?
BERGREEN FOUNDATION formerly known as's largest 2024 grantees include International Campaign for the Rohi ($12,000), Arts Mandalay Foundation ($10,000) and Robert Packard Center for ALS ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is BERGREEN FOUNDATION formerly known as?
BERGREEN FOUNDATION formerly known as reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $82K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $202K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does BERGREEN FOUNDATION formerly known as fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose own missions span several fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from BERGREEN FOUNDATION formerly known as?
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 BERGREEN FOUNDATION formerly known as's EIN?
BERGREEN FOUNDATION formerly known as's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0386251. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does BERGREEN FOUNDATION formerly known as 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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