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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 45-5082239

Bergelectric Charitable Foundation

A private foundation in Carlsbad, CA. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 57 grants and $613,075 paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

4 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $613,075

    Grants listed
    57
    Assets, end of year
    $678,642
  • Tax year 2024

    $440,190

    Grants listed
    57
    Assets, end of year
    $722,833
  • Tax year 2023

    $413,600

    Grants listed
    21
    Assets, end of year
    $654,145
  • Tax year 2022

    $339,850

    Grants listed
    22
    Assets, end of year
    $479,344

Grants paid in 2025

57 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. National MS SocietyDenver, CO

    Charitable

    $50,000
  2. Alzheimer's Foundation of AmericaNew York, NY

    Charitable

    $50,000
  3. Choc FoundationOrange, CA

    Charitable

    $45,000
  4. One Tail at A TimePortland, OR

    Charitable

    $30,500
  5. UC Davis FoundationDavis, CA

    Charitable

    $26,000
  6. Sojourn CenterPhoenix, AZ

    Charitable

    $25,750
  7. Choc FoundationOrange, CA

    Charitable

    $25,000
  8. Southern California Grant MakersLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $25,000
  9. South Denver Heart Center FoundationLittleton, CO

    Charitable

    $25,000
  10. Alzheimer's Foundation of AmericaNew York, NY

    Charitable

    $25,000
  11. World Relief Western WaBaltimore, MD

    Charitable

    $21,300
  12. The Campanile FoundationSan Diego, CA

    Charitable

    $20,000
  13. Cystic Fibrosis FoundationBethesda, MD

    Charitable

    $18,275
  14. Roc Solid FoundationChesapeake, VA

    Charitable

    $16,500
  15. Neighborhood House AssocSan Diego, CA

    Charitable

    $15,000
  16. Merica StrongRamona, CA

    Charitable

    $15,000
  17. Lions Tigers & BearsAlpine, CA

    Charitable

    $15,000
  18. Agc Workforce FoundationLas Vegas, NV

    Charitable

    $12,500
  19. Nevada Childhood Cancer FoundationLas Vegas, NV

    Charitable

    $12,500
  20. Andersen Construction Foundation - Fred Hutchinson Cancer CenterKirkland, WA

    Charitable

    $9,000
  21. Food for ThoughtArvada, CO

    Charitable

    $7,500
  22. Orange County Rescue MissionTustin, CA

    Charitable

    $6,625
  23. Rescue Mission Alliance Valley Food BankPacoima, CA

    Charitable

    $6,625
  24. Boys & Girls Club of Greater San DiegoSan Diego, CA

    Charitable

    $6,250
  25. Team River RunnerRockville, MD

    Charitable

    $5,000
  26. Home Base ArizonaBoston, MA

    Charitable

    $5,000
  27. Birch Community ServicesPortland, OR

    Charitable

    $5,000
  28. American Heart AssocIrvine, CA

    Charitable

    $5,000
  29. Stand Up for KidsCosta Mesa, CA

    Charitable

    $5,000
  30. ND RestoreVista, CA

    Charitable

    $4,000
  31. Veteran SailingSan Diego, CA

    Charitable

    $4,000
  32. Veterans Village of San DiegoSan Diego, CA

    Charitable

    $4,000
  33. Arizona Small Dogs RescueTempe, AZ

    Charitable

    $4,000
  34. Soldier's Best FriendPeoria, AZ

    Charitable

    $4,000
  35. Society of St Vincent Depaul - PHXPhoenix, AZ

    Charitable

    $4,000
  36. Cops 4 Kids CommunitiesSan Jacinto, CA

    Charitable

    $4,000
  37. American Heart AssocIrvine, CA

    Charitable

    $3,500
  38. Rancho Cordova PalRancho Cordova, CA

    Charitable

    $3,000
  39. Helping Hands of Vegas ValleyLas Vegas, NV

    Charitable

    $3,000
  40. Casa de AmparoSan Marcos, CA

    Charitable

    $3,000
  41. Do Right MovementLas Vegas, NV

    Charitable

    $3,000
  42. Givsum FoundationCosta Mesa, CA

    Charitable

    $3,000
  43. The Just One ProjectLas Vegas, NV

    Charitable

    $3,000
  44. Boys & Girls Club of SalemSalem, OR

    Charitable

    $3,000
  45. Las Vegas Rescue MissionLas Vegas, NV

    Charitable

    $3,000
  46. Yugo MinistriesChula Vista, CA

    Charitable

    $3,000
  47. Schoolhouse SuppliesPortland, OR

    Charitable

    $3,000
  48. Step by StepPuyallup, WA

    Charitable

    $3,000
  49. March of DimesArlington, VA

    Charitable

    $2,500
  50. Shiloh Church of GodOceanside, CA

    Charitable

    $2,500
  51. The Salvation ArmyRancho Palos Verdes, CA

    Charitable

    $2,500
  52. Nourish Meals on WheelsCentennial, CO

    Charitable

    $2,000
  53. Marjoree Mason CenterFresno, CA

    Charitable

    $1,250
  54. UC Davis FoundationDavis, CA

    Charitable

    $1,250
  55. The Angels in the OutfieldOregon City, OR

    Charitable

    $1,000
  56. East Los Angeles Womens CenterCommerce, CA

    Charitable

    $750
  57. Frosted Faces FoundationRamona, CA

    Charitable

    $500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Health8 grants $201,50061% of the total
  2. Education5 grants $62,75019% of the total
  3. Human services7 grants $25,0008% of the total
  4. Animals2 grants $15,5005% of the total
  5. Housing and shelter1 grant $6,6252% of the total
  6. Philanthropy and grantmaking2 grants $6,0002% of the total
  7. 5 other causes5 grants $12,7504% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California28 grants $255,750
  2. Colorado4 grants $84,500
  3. New York2 grants $75,000
  4. Maryland3 grants $44,575
  5. Oregon5 grants $42,500
  6. Arizona4 grants $37,750
  7. Nevada6 grants $37,000
  8. Virginia1 grant $16,500
  9. Washington2 grants $12,000
  10. Massachusetts1 grant $5,000

Officers, directors and trustees

7 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • David TrivoliCFO Hours 1Pay $0
  • Tomasa TrejoSECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
  • Justin KnippelCHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Hours 1Pay $0
  • Tami LawsonDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Cheryl RussellDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Linh PaullDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Hans EricksonDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0

The return

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