Funder directory Wisconsin BJORKMAN FOUNDATION

Private foundation · LAKE GENEVA, WI · EIN 366053641

BJORKMAN FOUNDATION

✓ Accepts unsolicited applications

Typical grant

$1,000–$10,000

median $2,500

Giving (latest FY)

$80,000

13 grants · FY2025

Assets

$1,122,934

gives nationally

Education · 66%Food & agriculture · 22%International · 7%Community improvement · 5%
How to apply — from their own filing

Application form & materials: APPLICATIONS SHOULD INCLUDE A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SPECIFIC PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED AND THE NATURE OF ITS ACTIVITIES. THE APPLICATION SHOULD ALSO INCLUDE A STATEMENT ATTESTING TO THE FACT THAT TRANSFERS TO THE DISTRIBUTEE (REQUESTING ORGANIZATION) ARE EXEMPT FROM TAXATION UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 501, 2055,AND 2522 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, OR ANY LATER OR OTHER SECTIONS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 WHICH AMEND OR SUPERCEDE THE SAID SECTIONS.

Deadlines: NONE

Restrictions: PURSUANT TO THE BJORKMAN FOUNDATION'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, THE DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS, INCOME, AND PROPERTY OF THE CORPORATION MAY BE MADE TO THE CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, OR RELIGIOUS CORPORATION, ORGANIZATIONS, COMMUNITY CHESTS,FOUNDATIONS, OR OTHER KINDRED INSTITUTIONS (INCLUDING GOVERNMENTAL), ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE FORGOING PURPOSES. SUCH DISTRIBUTIONS MAY BE MADE ONLY IF, AT ANY TIME OF DISTRIBUTION, THE DISTRIBUTEE IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXATION, AND IF THE GIFTS OR TRANSFERS TO THE DISTRIBUTEE ARE THEN EXEMPT FROM TAXATION UN

Contact: MARY ELLEN BJORKMAN · 310 GALLIANT DR, LAKE GENEVA, WI, 531472575 · 6306610178

Recent grants (from FY2025 filing)
Grantee Purpose Amount
COVENANT HARBOR BIBLE CAMP · LAKE GENEVA, WI DINING COMMONS PROJECT $30,000
NORTH PARK UNIVERSITY · CHICAGO, IL UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS $10,000
GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY · CHICAGO, IL CONTRIBUTION $9,000
NORTH PARK UNIVERSITY · CHICAGO, IL SEMINARY SCHOLARSHIPS $7,500
FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN · COON RAPIDS, MN CONTRIBUTION $3,000
SENO KRLT · BURLINGTON, WI CONTRIBUTION $2,500

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Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file disclosure, fiscal year 2025 (public record under 26 U.S.C. §6104). Filings lag by their nature — verify current priorities and procedures with the foundation before applying. Represent this foundation and see an error? Tell us with the correction and source filing.