The George and Lorraine Bergeron Foundation
The George and Lorraine Bergeron Foundation is a private foundation, based in Sewickley, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $760K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $19K. Net investment income was $293K.
The George and Lorraine Bergeron Foundation at a glance
In short: The George and Lorraine Bergeron Foundation gave $19K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $19,200
- -26.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,800
- -63.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,500
- Total assets
- $760,256
- +55.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (52% 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 The George and Lorraine Bergeron Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Summit Country Day School ($10K). Together the top 4 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The George and Lorraine Bergeron Foundation gives
- Giving grew 92% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 44% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2023) to $128K (2020). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Summit Country Day School Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $10,000 |
| NCH Center for Philanthropy Naples, FL | General Support | $7,500 |
| Maine AFG Inc Winslow, ME | General Support | $1,500 |
| Bentley Village Foundation Naples, FL | General Support | $200 |
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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 | $760,256 | $296,684 | $26,668 | $19,200 | 4 | $19,200 | $293,245 | $43,939 |
| 2024 | $490,266 | $182,596 | $29,393 | $26,000 | 2 | $26,000 | $179,087 | $41,952 |
| 2023 | $337,011 | $24,411 | $11,336 | $7,500 | 1 | $7,500 | $21,697 | $37,228 |
| 2022 | $323,987 | $78,012 | $15,269 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | $73,569 | $35,615 |
| 2021 | $261,244 | $65,942 | $31,541 | $28,300 | 5 | $28,300 | $64,157 | $39,659 |
| 2020 | $226,844 | $73,780 | $129,622 | $127,500 | 4 | — | $69,890 | $29,628 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The George and Lorraine Bergeron Foundation reported a distributable amount of $44K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The George and Lorraine Bergeron Foundation is led by George E. Bergeron, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
George E. Bergeron
President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Edward B. Aufman
Manager
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lorraine Bergeron
Treasurer
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 The George and Lorraine Bergeron Foundation
How much does The George and Lorraine Bergeron Foundation give each year?
The George and Lorraine Bergeron Foundation gave $19K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $26K across 2 grants.
What is The George and Lorraine Bergeron Foundation's typical grant size?
The George and Lorraine Bergeron Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,500, and its average grant was $4,800, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The George and Lorraine Bergeron Foundation give grants?
The George and Lorraine Bergeron Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (40%) and Maine (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (2 grants).
Does The George and Lorraine Bergeron Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The George and Lorraine Bergeron Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The George and Lorraine Bergeron Foundation?
The George and Lorraine Bergeron Foundation reported $760K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $44K (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 The George and Lorraine Bergeron Foundation's EIN?
The George and Lorraine Bergeron Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5391990. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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