To support organizations that assist individuals in genuine need of financial assistance and for whom public welfare or assistance is either inadequate or unavailable.
The Berdach Trust Grant aims to provide direct financial assistance to individuals in significant need, specifically targeting those for whom public welfare options are insufficient or non-existent. This grant focuses on supporting organizations within health, human services, and public/society benefit sectors. Geographic focus is primarily on Illinois and California, with a particular emphasis on the Long Beach area, adhering to the founder Otto P. Berdach's vision to aid residents in these regions. The grants explicitly cover direct financial help to people, excluding any support for administrative costs or other non-direct financial assistance expenses.