Berman Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Berman Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $207,500 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $18,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$207,500
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$18,000
- Assets$4.9 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $183,500 the year before.
29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $200,000 | 26 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $183,500 | 24 | $4.4 million |
| 2025 | $207,500 | 27 | $4.9 million |
How to apply
Berman Charitable Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Berman Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 24 | $190,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bibb County DHR | Support for foster children | $18,000 |
| Individual | Aid to individuals with disabilities | $15,000 |
| Casa of the Cheaha Region | Advocate for abused children | $15,000 |
| Hale County DHR | Support for foster children | $15,000 |
| Perry County DHR | Support for foster children | $12,000 |
| Individual | Provide for anniston's needy | $10,000 |
| West End Community Church | Christian ministry | $10,000 |
| Promise 686 | Care for foster children | $10,000 |
| Individual | Mentoring at risk children | $10,000 |
| The YMCA of Calhoun County | Programs for youth | $10,000 |
| The Wellhouse | Rescue victim of human trafficking | $8,000 |
| Community Enabler Developer | Community development | $8,000 |
| St Michael's Medical Center | Medical care for poor | $7,500 |
| All Saints Interfaith Center of Con | Ministry to the poor | $7,000 |
| Individual | Feed the needy | $5,000 |
| Berman Museum of World History | Education and cultural ops | $5,000 |
| Public Library of Anniston | Education | $5,000 |
| The Right Place | Low income housing | $5,000 |
| Freedom Farm Inc | Home for at-risk kids | $5,000 |
| Childrens of Al Hospital | Medical care for children | $5,000 |
| Ambucs | Support for injured and disabled | $5,000 |
| Community Development Project | Community developement | $4,000 |
| Individual | Medical supplies to needy areas | $3,500 |
| Grace Episcopal Church | Christian missions | $3,000 |
| Saint Wilfrid's Episcopal Church | Christian ministry | $2,500 |
| Individual | Suicide prevention | $2,000 |
| Circle of Love Foundation | Supplies & toys for needy children | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Anne H Norred
- Deanne H Robinson
- William H Agee
- Janet Tyson Prosser
- Mary S Prosser
- Clay S Agee
- Daniel Norred
Questions people ask
Does Berman Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Berman Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$207,500 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs Berman Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Anne H Norred (Pres-Dir), Deanne H Robinson (Vp-Exec-Dir), William H Agee (Sec-Dir) and Janet Tyson Prosser (Treas-Dir) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Berman Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and faith communities.