The Berghorst Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation established in 2003 and designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation is located in Wilmington, Delaware, and operates as a family foundation focused on philanthropic activities and grantmaking.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$379K
Grant Count
62
Avg Grant Size
$6K
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of the most recent available data (2023):
- Total Assets: $2.64 million
- Total Revenue: $309,000
- Total Expenses: $489,000
- Total Liabilities: $0
| Metric | 2024 | 2022 | 2021 |
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| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
209 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Sarah Berghorst serves as Executive Director of Alta Futures, the Sieja family's impact platform. Her background includes experience in philanthropy, nonprofit scaling, strategic consulting, and community development. She serves on the boards of Braven and Near North Montessori and is a Leadership Greater Chicago Fellow.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Berghorst | VP, Dir | 1 | — |
| D Theodore Berghorst | Pres, Dir, Treas | 1 | — |
| Deborah H Berghorst | Dir, VP, Sec | 1 | — |
| Lisa Berghorst | VP, Dir | 1 | — |
| Sarah H Berghorst | VP, Dir | 6 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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