Grace Bersted Foundation
Grace Bersted Foundation supports nonprofits serving four Illinois counties, funding community-oriented work that addresses vital local needs and benefits traditionally underserved populations.
Funder: Grace Bersted Foundation
Due Dates: June 1, 2027 (Application) | September 30, 2027 (Decision)
Funding Amounts: Most Illinois foundation grants are for one year; some foundations consider multi-year requests
Summary: Supports nonprofit organizations serving DuPage, Kane, Lake, and McHenry counties, Illinois, within a charitable framework focused on community needs and underserved populations.
Key Information: One application per calendar year is permitted across Grace Bersted and four other designated Illinois foundations.
Description
The Grace Bersted Foundation supports nonprofit organizations serving DuPage, Kane, Lake, and McHenry counties in Illinois. Bank of America Private Bank’s Illinois Philanthropic Solutions office administers the foundation within a shared charitable framework emphasizing vital community needs and benefits for traditionally underserved populations.
The foundation’s support is community-oriented rather than a designated scientific or research program. Applicants should review the Grace Bersted Foundation detail page for its specific mission, program priorities, eligibility requirements, and support restrictions before preparing a request. The foundation’s reporting framework examines progress toward proposed goals, lasting benefits, challenges encountered, and plans for continuing the supported work.
