The Pergo Foundation
The Pergo Foundation is a private foundation based in Basalt, Colorado. Its latest filing on record is for 2021, with no filings since; it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Pergo Foundation at a glance
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2022; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Pergo Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2021 filing stated that requests could be submitted by letter and related documents, with no award restrictions and no deadline. These are historical instructions and should not be treated as current.
- Contact
Application contact: Andrew And Denise Goldfarb
Mailing address: 856 Frying Pan Road, Basalt, CO 81621
Phone: (818) 517-1825
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Pergo Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 19 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2021 grantee list included organizations based in California, Colorado, Tennessee, and Washington, DC. The available information does not establish a geographic focus.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 19 grants totaling $237K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of California Berkeley Foundation Berkeley, CA | To Support the University of California Berkeley Foundation | $76,800 |
| Various Scholarship Grantscontribut Various, CA | Education | $65,375 |
| USC Westside Center for Diabetes Beverly Hills, CA | To Support the USC Westside Center for Diabetes | $50,000 |
| University of California Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | To Support the University of California Los Angeles | $15,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation Santa Monica, CA | To Support the Prostate Cancer Foundation | $5,000 |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | To Support the USC Annual Giving | $5,000 |
| Soulsville Foundation Memphis, TN | To Support the Soulsville Foundation | $5,000 |
| Roaring Fork Conservancy Basalt, CO | To Support the Roaring Fork Conservancy | $3,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundationwestern Golf Assn Golf, IL | To support the evans scholars foundation western golf assn | $2,500 |
| McCallum Theatre Palm Desert, CA | To Support the McCallum Theatre | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $2,836,781 | $203,250 | $263,615 | $236,575 | 19 | $185,071 | $158,585 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants included support for the University of California Berkeley Foundation, whose stated mission includes advancing the welfare of UC Berkeley and supporting educational opportunities; the Prostate Cancer Foundation, which funds prostate cancer research; and the Soulsville Foundation, which preserves the cultural legacy of Stax Records and supports youth and future artists.
Other 2021 grantees included Roaring Fork Conservancy, which says it works to inspire people to explore, value, and protect the Roaring Fork watershed; YouthEntity, which describes its work as empowering youth through financial education and career readiness; and Aspen Center for Environmental Studies, which aims to inspire commitment to the Earth through programming for all ages.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation gave $236,575 through 19 grants, averaging about $12,451 per grant. Notable grants included $76,800 to the University of California Berkeley Foundation, $5,000 each to the Prostate Cancer Foundation and Soulsville Foundation, and $3,000 to Roaring Fork Conservancy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing listed Andrew Goldfarb as director and president; Denise Goldfarb as director, secretary, and CFO; and Jessica Goldfarb and Rebecca Goldfarb as directors.
The Pergo Foundation is led by Andrew Goldfarb, Director & President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Andrew Goldfarb
Director & President
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Denise Goldfarb
Director, Secretary & CFO
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Goldfarb
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Rebecca Goldfarb
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2022. "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 Pergo Foundation
What does The Pergo Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Pergo Foundation?
The foundation’s 2021 filing stated that requests could be submitted by letter and related documents, with no award restrictions and no deadline. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The Pergo Foundation make grants?
The 2021 grantee list included organizations based in California, Colorado, Tennessee, and Washington, DC. The available information does not establish a geographic focus.
What is The Pergo Foundation's EIN?
The Pergo Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4610805. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2022.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2022
Live grants for the work The Pergo Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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