Berger Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Berger Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Riverside, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.8 million in 53 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $552,248. 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$2.8 million
- Number of grants53
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$552,248
- Assets$28.0 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.6 million the year before.
60% 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 | $1.4 million | 18 | $24.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 25 | $28.4 million |
| 2025 | $2.8 million | 53 | $28.0 million |
How to apply
Berger Family 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 Berger Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 26 | $1.1 million |
| California | 4 | $762,756 |
| New York | 6 | $330,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $210,417 |
| Florida | 7 | $154,819 |
| Illinois | 1 | $125,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $100,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $50,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Spay Neuter Imperative Project | General | $552,248 |
| Adam J Lewis Academy | General | $250,000 |
| San Domenico School | General | $175,000 |
| PBS Foundation | General | $150,000 |
| Americares | General | $125,000 |
| Planting for Hope | General | $125,000 |
| Carver Center | General | $100,000 |
| Connecticut Public Broadcasting | General | $100,000 |
| Love and Hope in Action | General | $100,000 |
| Part of the Solution | General | $100,000 |
| Waterside School | General | $100,000 |
| Homeworks Trenton | General | $100,000 |
| Wnyc | General | $100,000 |
| Horizons at Brunswick School | General | $75,000 |
| Brunswick School | General | $50,000 |
| Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation | General | $50,000 |
| Greenwich Academy | General | $50,000 |
| Greenwich Hospital Foundation | General | $50,000 |
| Kieve Wavus Education | General | $50,000 |
| The Stamford Health System | General | $50,000 |
| Kids in Crisis | General | $36,000 |
| Murphy's Paw Rescue | General | $25,000 |
| Family Centers | General | $25,000 |
| Inspirica Inc | General | $25,000 |
| Sailfish Point Foundation | General | $25,000 |
| School for Life Foundation | General | $25,000 |
| Greenwich Ems | General | $20,000 |
| Pathways Inc | General | $15,000 |
| Rita Crockett Beach Sports Academy | General | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich | General | $10,905 |
| Camfed | General | $10,508 |
| No One Left Behind | General | $10,417 |
| Project Lift | General | $10,300 |
| Bridgeport Rescue Mission | General | $10,000 |
| Ferguson Library | General | $10,000 |
| Global Lyme Alliance | General | $10,000 |
| YWCA of Greenwich | General | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Stamford | General | $10,000 |
| Charleston Dog Shelter | General | $10,000 |
| Powerlayups | General | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Frances H Berger
- James W Berger
- Carol B Lacey
- Elizabeth A Brennan
Questions people ask
Does Berger Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Berger Family Foundation Inc give?
$2.8 million in tax year 2025, across 53 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Berger Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Frances H Berger (President/Director), James W Berger (Vice President/Director), Carol B Lacey (Secretary/Director) and Elizabeth A Brennan (Treasurer/Director).
What does Berger Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.