A&l Berg Foundation
Preselected recipients only
A&l Berg Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $274,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $75,000. 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$274,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$11.4 million
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2025 was up from $246,500 the year before.
83% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $50,000 | 1 | $5.1 million |
| 2024 | $246,500 | 10 | $10.9 million |
| 2025 | $274,000 | 11 | $11.4 million |
How to apply
A&l Berg Foundation 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What A&l Berg Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California. It also paid $50,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $110,000 |
| New York | 4 | $84,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| J Paul Getty Trust | Contribution to la arts community fire relief fund | $75,000 |
| La Biennale Di Venezia | Contribution to support the exhibition at the giardini and arsenale venues | $50,000 |
| Denniston Hill Corp | Grant to support hiring of curatorial assistant for participation at the 2026 venice biennale | $40,000 |
| Laxart DBA the Brick | Contribution to la arts community fire relief fund | $25,000 |
| Brazil Foundation | Sao paulo biennial donation | $24,000 |
| Individual | Esap fellowship grant | $10,000 |
| Individual | Esap fellowship grant | $10,000 |
| Individual | Esap fellowship grant | $10,000 |
| Individual | Esap fellowship grant | $10,000 |
| Individual | Esap fellowship grant | $10,000 |
| Rosa Projects LLC | Esap fellowship grant | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Allison K Berg
- Laurence M Berg
- Carolyn Ramo
Questions people ask
Does A&l Berg Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does A&l Berg Foundation give?
$274,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs A&l Berg Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Allison K Berg (President), Laurence M Berg (Treasurer/Secretary) and Carolyn Ramo (Executive Director).
What does A&l Berg Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and human services.