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Erik E and Edith H Bergstrom Foundation

Palo Alto, California  ·  EIN 912155835  ·  Private foundation

Erik E and Edith H Bergstrom Foundation is a private foundation based in Palo Alto, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $7.7M in grants paid and $182.8M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 148 individual grants from this funder — $47.2M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for education. Below is its full funding profile.

$7.7M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$182.8M
Total assets
148
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Erik E and Edith H Bergstrom Foundation funds

Erik E and Edith H Bergstrom Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, environment & conservation, higher education.

EducationEnvironment & ConservationHigher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Erik E and Edith H Bergstrom Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
International Planned Parenthood Federation Western Hemisphere Region (dba
FOR WORK IN ARGENTINA, BOLIVIA, NICARAGUA, PARAGUAY, TANZANIA, UGANDA, AND VENEZUELA
New York, NY$2.8M2024
International Planned Parenthood Federation Western Hemisphere Region (dba
FOR WORK IN ARGENTINA, BOLIVIA, GUATEMALA, NICARAGUA, PARAGUAY, TANZANIA, AND VENEZUELA
New York, NY$2.5M2022
International Planned Parenthood Federation Western Hemisphere Region (dba
FOR WORK IN ARGENTINA, BOLIVIA, NICARAGUA, PARAGUAY, TANZANIA, UGANDA, AND VENEZUELA
New York, NY$2.1M2023
Msi-us
FOR WORK IN UGANDA, KENYA, AND BOLIVIA
Washington, DC$2.0M2022
Philanthropic Ventures Foundation
FOR WORK IN GUATEMALA, MEXICO, VENEZUELA AND THE UNITED STATES
Oakland, CA$1.9M2023
Philanthropic Ventures Foundation
FOR WORK SUPPORTING REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH IN UGANDA, BOLIVIA, GUATEMALA, HAITI, MEXICO, VENEZUELA, AND THE UNITED STATES
Oakland, CA$1.9M2022
Ippfwhr
FOR WORK IN ARGENTINA, BOLIVIA, GUATEMALA, HAITI, HONDURAN, NICARAGUA, PARAGUAY, VENEZUELA, ETHIOPIA, MOZAMBIQUE, TANZANIA AND UGANDA
New York, NY$1.9M2020
Msi-us
FOR WORK IN BOLIVIA,KENYA, MALAWI AND UGANDA
Washington, DC$1.8M2024
Msi-us
FOR WORK IN BOLIVIA,KENYA, MALAWI AND UGANDA
Washington, DC$1.7M2023
Ippfwhr
TO INCREASE ACCESS TO CONTRACEPTION IN BOLIVIA, KENYA, ETHIOPIA, UGANDA, MOZAMBIQUE AND TANZANIA
New York, NY$1.5M2018
Philanthropic Ventures Foundation
FOR WORK IN GUATEMALA, MEXICO, VENEZUELA AND THE UNITED STATES
Oakland, CA$1.5M2024
Msi-us
FOR WORK IN UGANDA, KENYA AND BOLIVIA
Washington, DC$1.4M2020
Philanthropic Ventures
FOR WORK SUPPORTING REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH IN UGANDA, BOLIVIA, VENEZUELA AND THE UNITED STATES
Oakland, CA$1.3M2020
One World Children's Fund
FOR WORK IN KENYA AND UGANDA
Los Angeles, CA$944K2022
Ipff
These funds provide partial support to increase access contraception in Bolivia
New York, NY$885K2017

Erik E and Edith H Bergstrom Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$4.3M
2018$5.5M
2020$7.7M
2022$9.9M
2023$10.0M
2024$9.6M

How to apply for funding from Erik E and Edith H Bergstrom Foundation

Erik E and Edith H Bergstrom Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Erik E and Edith H Bergstrom Foundation

Does Erik E and Edith H Bergstrom Foundation accept grant applications?
Erik E and Edith H Bergstrom Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Erik E and Edith H Bergstrom Foundation fund?
Erik E and Edith H Bergstrom Foundation's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include International Planned Parenthood Federation Western Hemisphere Region (dba, International Planned Parenthood Federation Western Hemisphere Region (dba, International Planned Parenthood Federation Western Hemisphere Region (dba. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Erik E and Edith H Bergstrom Foundation give in grants?
Erik E and Edith H Bergstrom Foundation reported $7.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $47.2M over 148 grants.
Where is Erik E and Edith H Bergstrom Foundation located?
Erik E and Edith H Bergstrom Foundation is based in Palo Alto, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 912155835.
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About this profile. This page is built from Erik E and Edith H Bergstrom Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Erik E and Edith H Bergstrom Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.