Elmer & Kaya Berg Foundation No 2
Elmer & Kaya Berg Foundation No 2 is a private foundation based in Fargo, North Dakota. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations supporting community philanthropy, homelessness services, education, family healing, and food assistance.
Elmer & Kaya Berg Foundation No 2 at a glance
In short: Elmer & Kaya Berg Foundation No 2 gave $3.0M across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $333K), mostly in North Dakota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,993,885
- +1393.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -71.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $332,654
- +5043.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Primary geography
- North Dakota (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Elmer & Kaya Berg Foundation No 2
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing lists a letter as the application material, no restrictions on awards, and no restriction to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- None listed on the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- None listed on the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Shannon Gephart Bell Bank Wealth Ma
Mailing address: 15 Broadway, Fargo, ND 58102
Phone: (701) 451-3073
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Elmer & Kaya Berg Foundation No 2 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fargo-Moorhead Area Foundation ($2.8M). Together the top 9 received $3.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
195 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 193 grants of 195 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars were distributed 98% to recipients in North Dakota and 2% to recipients in Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Elmer & Kaya Berg Foundation No 2 gives
- Giving grew 1294% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 $201K (2024) to $3.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $3.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fargo-Moorhead Area Foundation Fargo, ND | To Provide Fundsfor Generaloperations | $2,831,385 |
| Churches United for the Homeless Fargo, ND | To Fund Operationsto Assist Homelessindividuals and Families | $50,000 |
| Concordia College Moorhead, MN | To Fund Scholarship Andmental Health Initiativesat Nonprofit College | $40,000 |
| Nexus-Path Family Healing Fargo, ND | Foster CARE,MENTAL Health SERVICES,RESIDENTIAL Treatment | $35,000 |
| New Life Center Fargo, ND | To Provideassistance to Lowincome/Homeless People | $7,500 |
| Park Christian School Moorhead, MN | To Provide Generaland Religiouseducation | $7,500 |
| Oak Grove Lutheran School Fargo, ND | To Provide Generaland Religiouseducation | $7,500 |
| Shanley High School Fargo, ND | To Fund Operationsof Religious Schooling | $7,500 |
| Great Plains Food Bank Fargo, ND | To Provide Food Forlow Income/Homelessfamilies/Individuals | $7,500 |
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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 | — | $122,432 | $3,026,540 | $2,993,885 | 9 | $2,993,885 | $89,777 | $118,156 |
| 2024 | $2,904,107 | $169,112 | $228,671 | $200,500 | 31 | $200,500 | $140,941 | $176,515 |
| 2023 | $2,963,663 | $103,458 | $241,680 | $212,750 | 47 | $212,750 | $74,528 | $164,878 |
| 2022 | $3,101,887 | $77,877 | $243,008 | $214,750 | 55 | $214,750 | $49,619 | $171,111 |
| 2021 | $3,267,018 | $208,424 | $240,921 | $210,750 | 53 | $210,750 | $178,253 | $195,375 |
| 2020 | $3,299,514 | $201,098 | $256,289 | $212,250 | 55 | — | $132,059 | $174,709 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elmer & Kaya Berg Foundation No 2 reported a distributable amount of $118K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a community foundation, a college, social-service organizations, schools, and a food bank. The Fargo-Moorhead Area Foundation describes its mission as helping donors maximize their philanthropy to create a vibrant community with opportunities for everyone. Concordia College says its purpose is to influence the world by sending thoughtful and informed people dedicated to the Christian life into society. Nexus-PATH Family Healing describes its mission as strengthening lives, families, and communities through its cornerstone values.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 9 grants totaling $2,993,885. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $2,831,385, with a median of $7,500. The largest award, $2,831,385, went to the Fargo-Moorhead Area Foundation for general operations. Other notable grants included $50,000 to Churches United for the Homeless for operations assisting homeless individuals and families; $40,000 to Concordia College for scholarship and mental health initiatives; and $35,000 to Nexus-PATH Family Healing for foster care, mental health services, and residential treatment.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Richard Berg as president, Lily Berg as vice president, David R. Berg as treasurer, and Kimberly Parrish and Karen Berg-Smith as directors.
Elmer & Kaya Berg Foundation No 2 is led by Richard Berg, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard Berg
President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Berg-Smith
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Parrish
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David R. Berg
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lily Berg
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: David Cole (2020–2023) — Secretary
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 Elmer & Kaya Berg Foundation No 2
How much does Elmer & Kaya Berg Foundation No 2 give each year?
Elmer & Kaya Berg Foundation No 2 gave $3.0M across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $201K across 31 grants.
What is Elmer & Kaya Berg Foundation No 2's typical grant size?
Elmer & Kaya Berg Foundation No 2's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $332,654, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Elmer & Kaya Berg Foundation No 2 give grants?
Elmer & Kaya Berg Foundation No 2 gives mostly in North Dakota: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fargo, ND (7 grants) and Moorhead, MN (2 grants).
Does Elmer & Kaya Berg Foundation No 2 give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Elmer & Kaya Berg Foundation No 2's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Elmer & Kaya Berg Foundation No 2's largest grantees?
Elmer & Kaya Berg Foundation No 2's largest 2025 grantees include Fargo-Moorhead Area Foundation ($2,831,385), Churches United for the Homeless ($50,000) and Concordia College ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does Elmer & Kaya Berg Foundation No 2 fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a community foundation, a college, social-service organizations, schools, and a food bank. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Elmer & Kaya Berg Foundation No 2?
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists a letter as the application material, no restrictions on awards, and no restriction to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Elmer & Kaya Berg Foundation No 2 required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Elmer & Kaya Berg Foundation No 2 reported a distributable amount of $118K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Elmer & Kaya Berg Foundation No 2's EIN?
Elmer & Kaya Berg Foundation No 2's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3668256. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Elmer & Kaya Berg Foundation No 2 funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/elmer-and-kaya-berg-foundation-no-2-morg_9d348f9d8da94c27bfa0ffa640061c06
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