Sam & Roslyn Berkman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sam & Roslyn Berkman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Encino, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $139,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$139,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $121,000 the year before.
25% 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 | $56,000 | 3 | $0 |
| 2024 | $121,000 | 5 | $0 |
| 2025 | $139,000 | 6 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
Sam & Roslyn Berkman 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 Sam & Roslyn Berkman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 2 | $102,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 2 | $16,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Oregon Foundation | Education | $100,000 |
| Individual | Community Services | $20,000 |
| The Threepenny Review | Education | $11,000 |
| Individual | Community Services | $5,000 |
| Oak Hill School | Education | $2,000 |
| The Forward Association | Education | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Neil Berkman
- Louis Berkman
Questions people ask
Does Sam & Roslyn Berkman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sam & Roslyn Berkman Family Foundation give?
$139,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs Sam & Roslyn Berkman Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Neil Berkman (Presiden& Direc) and Louis Berkman (VP Director Sec).
What does Sam & Roslyn Berkman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.