Bermel Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bermel Family Foundation is a private foundation in Simsbury, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $80,750 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $45,000. 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$80,750
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$641,295
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was up from $68,750 the year before.
40% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $15,000 | 2 | $585,696 |
| 2023 | $68,750 | 3 | $651,620 |
| 2024 | $80,750 | 5 | $641,295 |
How to apply
Bermel 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 4 | $80,500 |
| New York | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sconset Trust Inc | For general charitable purposes | $45,000 |
| Sankaty Head Foundation Inc | For general charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Nantucket Conservation Foundation | For general charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| On the Isle Corporation | For general charitable purposes | $500 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | For general charitable purposes | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- John J Bermel
- Lisa R Bermel
Questions people ask
Does Bermel Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bermel Family Foundation give?
$80,750 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Bermel Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John J Bermel (Trustee) and Lisa R Bermel (Trustee).