Berger Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Berger Family Foundation is a private foundation in Rancho Mirage, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $183,500 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $3,250 and the largest $50,000. 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$183,500
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$3,250
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was up from $100,260 the year before.
56% 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 | $101,250 | 20 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $100,260 | 24 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $183,500 | 18 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Berger Family 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.
What Berger Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $147,500 |
| Illinois | 5 | $24,500 |
| New York | 2 | $6,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $3,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of the Desert | Social services | $50,000 |
| Eisenhower Health Foundation | Medical | $50,000 |
| Rancho Mirage Writers Festival | Literacy | $20,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Medical | $15,000 |
| Eisenhower Medical Center | Medical | $12,500 |
| Columbia University School of the A | Education | $5,000 |
| Desert Community Foundation | Community | $5,000 |
| Palm Springs Air Museum | Veterans | $5,000 |
| Chicago Police Memorial Foundation | Community | $3,500 |
| Friends of the Idf | Veterans | $3,000 |
| Trustees of Tufts College | Film & media studies program | $3,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Humanitarian aid | $2,500 |
| Food on Foot | Hunger and poverty | $2,500 |
| Jewish United Fund | Humanitarian aid | $2,000 |
| The Maple Counseling Center | Health | $1,500 |
| Bard College | Education | $1,000 |
| The Oaks School | Education | $1,000 |
| Israel Parasport Center | Community | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Miles Berger
- Albert Berger
- Elizabeth A Berger
Questions people ask
Does Berger Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Berger Family Foundation give?
$183,500 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $3,250.
Who runs Berger Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Miles Berger (Ceo), Albert Berger (VP) and Elizabeth A Berger (Secretary).
What does Berger Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and faith communities.