The Milton and Ruth Berman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Milton and Ruth Berman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Beverly Hills, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $198,750 in 66 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$198,750
- Number of grants66
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was up from $159,685 the year before.
11% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $159,685 | 67 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $198,750 | 66 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
The Milton and Ruth Berman 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 The Milton and Ruth Berman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 49 | $143,500 |
| New York | 7 | $25,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $20,250 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $2,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| St John's Health | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Tomorrow's Women | Unrestricted | $20,250 |
| Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater | Unrestricted | $14,000 |
| Los Angeles Jewish Health | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Stephen S Wise Temple | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Temple Akiba | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Research Foundation for Suny | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Connecting to Cure Crohn's & Colitis | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of la | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Jewish Federation Los Angeles | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Kitt Crusaders Inc | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| JVS Socal | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Camp Brave Trails | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Rett Syndrome Research Institute | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Afs Intercultural Programs | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer's Los Angeles | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Autism Speaks | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Beauty Bus Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Beit T'shuvah | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Best Buddies Los Angeles | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Bet Tzedek Legal Services | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Camp Happy Tails NYC Rescue | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Casa of Los Angeles | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Constitutional Rights Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Dance and Dialogue | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Drawbridge an Arts Program for Homeless Children | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| El Nido Family Centers | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Etta Israel Center | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Every Mother Counts | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Familial Dysautonomia Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| First Book | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Food Forward | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Free Arts | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Gobble Gobble Give | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Haven Hills | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Heifer International | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Homeboy Industries | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Hope in A Suitcase | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew Berman
- Sara Rutenberg
Questions people ask
Does The Milton and Ruth Berman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Milton and Ruth Berman Family Foundation give?
$198,750 in tax year 2024, across 66 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Milton and Ruth Berman Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Andrew Berman (Trustee) and Sara Rutenberg (Trustee).
What does The Milton and Ruth Berman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and arts and culture.