Alfred Bersted Foundation
The Alfred Bersted Foundation funds research and community projects in education, health, and human services for underserved populations in four Illinois counties.
Funder: Marion Gardner Jackson Charitable Trust
Due Dates: June 1, 2026 (annual application deadline; full application due by 11:59 p.m. on June 1)
Funding Amounts: Typical award size and duration not specified; most grants are for one year.
Summary: Supports nonprofits addressing community needs in DeKalb, DuPage, Kane, and McHenry counties, Illinois, with a focus on underserved populations.
Key Information: Only one application per year allowed among five specified Bank of America Illinois foundations.
Description
The Alfred Bersted Foundation, managed by Bank of America’s Philanthropic Solutions group, provides annual grants to nonprofit organizations that address critical community needs within DeKalb, DuPage, Kane, and McHenry counties in Illinois. The foundation prioritizes projects that benefit traditionally underserved populations and align with its mission in education, health, and human services. With a structured review process, the foundation seeks to ensure that funded initiatives have a meaningful and lasting local impact.
