Otto P. Berdach Trust Grant

Otto P. Berdach Trust Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Otto P. Berdach Trust
Amount: Approximately US $5,000
Last Updated: February 20, 2026

Summary

The Berdach Trust Grant, established by Otto P. Berdach, aims to support organizations providing financial assistance to individuals in need, particularly when public welfare is insufficient. Operating primarily in Illinois and California, especially the Long Beach area, the trust focuses on health, human services, and public benefit programs. Grants are directed exclusively for direct financial aid, not for administrative costs, ensuring that assistance reaches those in genuine financial distress.

Overview

Berdach Trust Grant Otto P. Berdach, a resident of Jacksonville, Illinois for many years, was a generous man who cared greatly about the welfare of his fellow man. In his Last Will & Testament, Mr. Berdach expressed his generosity through the creation of the Otto P. Berdach Trust. Mr. Berdach’s expressed desire was that the trust funds be used to assist individuals in genuine need of financial assistance and for whom public welfare or assistance is inadequate or unavailable. At the time of his death he resided in the county of Los Angeles, California. Mission To support organizations that assist individuals in genuine need of financial assistance and for whom public welfare or assistance is either inadequate or unavailable. Program areas Health Human services Public/society benefit States served Illinois, California Geographic limitations The trust primarily supports organizations that operate in Illinois and California (particularly the Long Beach area). Types of support Grants must provide direct financial help to persons in need. No support for administrative or other expenses.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.Funds must be used for direct help to persons in need and are restricted for such uses.

Ineligibility

No part of the funds may be used for administrative or other expenses.The trust does not fund requests to:IndividualsEducational organizationsReligious organizations, with the exception of the Salvation Army.