Berges Family Foundation Grant

Berges Family Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Berges Family Foundation
Last Updated: April 04, 2026

Summary

The Berges Family Foundation Grant aims to enhance the quality of life in St. Louis through targeted philanthropic investments. This grant focuses on empowering youth, nurturing STEM futures, supporting first responders and veterans, and investing in cultural organizations. To apply, organizations must complete a Letter of Inquiry, leading to a full application by invitation. The foundation seeks mature organizations that demonstrate a commitment to lasting community impact.

Overview

NOTE: To start an application you must first complete a Letter of Inquiry (LOI). This is Phase 1 of the grant application process.  LOIs are reviewed by the Foundation and a response is typically provided to applicants within 60 days of submission.Upon review, a limited number of applicants will be asked to submit full applications (Phase 2) for consideration at a quarterly Trustee meeting (4 meetings/year). Phase 2 applications are accepted by invitation only. Making St. Louis A Great Place to Live The Berges Family Foundation supports organizations that make St. Louis a great place to live, work, visit, and invest. Our goal is to invest philanthropic dollars in ways that lead to specific and systemic change over time and benefit communities on a meaningful, measurable level. Our Focus We accept grant requests for programming, general operations, and/or capital projects within the following funding areas: Empowering Youth & Strengthening Families – Addressing the needs of our most vulnerable young people to help them reach their full potential. Nurturing S.T.E.M. Futures – Developing curiosity, problem-solving abilities, and technical skills in future leaders in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Supporting Our Heroes – Providing equipment, skill development, and resources that support first responders and veterans in our community. Thriving St. Louis – Investing in arts, cultural, and civic-minded organizations that improve the quality of life for St. Louisans.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Berges Family Foundation seeks organizations that build deep relationships with those they serve, and over time, deliver lasting change for individuals, families, and communities across the St. Louis region.While the Berges Family Foundation seeks mature organizations who exhibit all of these elements over a sustained period of time, younger, early-stage organizations who have demonstrated exceptionally high-impact early in their tenure may be considered if a robust plan for organizational development is established.