Curt & Adele Berklund Foundation
Curt & Adele Berklund Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lynnwood, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $910K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $37K. Net investment income was $109K.
Curt & Adele Berklund Foundation at a glance
In short: Curt & Adele Berklund Foundation gave $37K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Idaho. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $36,750
- -5.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,350
- -24.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $909,813
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Idaho (84% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Curt & Adele Berklund Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Idaho ($26K). Together the top 5 received $37K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 29 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Curt & Adele Berklund Foundation gives
- Giving fell 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 85% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2024) to $54K (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Idaho Moscow, ID | CNR Scholarships | $26,250 |
| Assemblies of God US Missions Springfield, MO | Akrights Mission | $5,500 |
| Mission Aviation Fellowship Nampa, ID | Kilgore's Misson | $3,000 |
| Redside Foundation Boise, ID | Area of Greatest Need | $1,500 |
| City Calvary Chapel Seattle, WA | Blagovest Smolensk Mission | $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 | $909,813 | $119,279 | $55,904 | $36,750 | 5 | $45,227 | $108,602 | $53,432 |
| 2023 | $840,114 | $51,571 | $57,125 | $39,000 | 4 | $50,155 | $44,601 | $50,265 |
| 2022 | $846,725 | $53,904 | $75,488 | $53,800 | 7 | $66,685 | $41,452 | $53,316 |
| 2021 | $872,815 | $97,502 | $73,826 | $50,569 | 7 | $57,942 | $81,418 | $57,040 |
| 2020 | $849,139 | $27,597 | $52,727 | $45,748 | 6 | — | $20,223 | $50,723 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Curt & Adele Berklund Foundation reported a distributable amount of $53K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Curt & Adele Berklund Foundation is led by Rebecca B. Baker, President, Treasurer & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rebecca B. Baker
President, Treasurer & Director
Director → President, Treasurer & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dianne J. Wilson
Vice President & Director
Director → Vice President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon C. Berklund
Vice President & Director
Director → Vice President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marian A. Chambers
Vice President, Secretary & Director
Director → Vice President, Secretary & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ruth Geer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: David Berklund (2020–2023) — Director
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 Curt & Adele Berklund Foundation
How much does Curt & Adele Berklund Foundation give each year?
Curt & Adele Berklund Foundation gave $37K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $39K across 4 grants.
What is Curt & Adele Berklund Foundation's typical grant size?
Curt & Adele Berklund Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $7,350, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Curt & Adele Berklund Foundation give grants?
Curt & Adele Berklund Foundation gives mostly in Idaho: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (15%).
Does Curt & Adele Berklund Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Curt & Adele Berklund Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Curt & Adele Berklund Foundation's largest grantees?
Curt & Adele Berklund Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Idaho ($26,250), Assemblies of God US Missions ($5,500) and Mission Aviation Fellowship ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Curt & Adele Berklund Foundation?
Curt & Adele Berklund Foundation reported $910K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $45K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $53K (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 is Curt & Adele Berklund Foundation's EIN?
Curt & Adele Berklund Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3959849. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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