Frank and Lydia Bergen Foundation Grant Program

The Frank and Lydia Bergen Foundation provides grants for classical performances and music education. Donor Name: Frank and Lydia Bergen Foundation State: New Jersey, New York County: Kings County (NY), Middlesex County (NJ), Monmouth County (NJ), Morris County (NJ), Richmond County (NY), Union County (NJ) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:  07/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Program Areas Arts, culture, and humanities Arts Education Grantmaking Priorities Preference will be given to requests for the following: Aid worthy students of music to secure complete and adequate musical education. Aid organizations in their efforts to present orchestral music to the public, provided that such organizations are operated exclusively for educational purposes. Preference will be given to organizations serving under-resourced communities and those increasing access to classical music for diverse audiences. Funding Information Average grant size: $10,000 to $50,000. Geographic Limitations There are no geographic limitations; however, the trust has a practice of primarily supporting organizations located in the New York / New Jersey Metropolitan area, to include: New York (Manhattan), Richmond (Staten Island), Kings (Brooklyn), Bronx, Queens (New York); Essex, Monmouth, Union, Middlesex, Morris Counties (New Jersey). Requirements To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Any organization that has received a grant three years in a row will not be eligible for a future grant until one year after the three year period. For more information, visit Wells Fargo.