Ben & Jeanne Overman Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Ben & Jeanne Overman Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $171,000 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $53,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$171,000
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$53,000
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was down from $181,500 the year before.
13% of its 2025 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 | $156,000 | 24 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $181,500 | 28 | $3.5 million |
| 2025 | $171,000 | 30 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Neuberger Berman Trust Company N A PO Box 396, Wilmington, DE 19899 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (302) 830-4352 |
| Deadlines | September 30 |
What Ben & Jeanne Overman Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 17 | $79,000 |
| New York | 3 | $57,500 |
| California | 4 | $8,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $8,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $4,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $4,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,500 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Israel | Charitable | $53,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club | Charitable | $28,000 |
| College of St Scholastica | Charitable | $13,000 |
| J Street Education Fund | Charitable | $8,500 |
| First Witness Child Abuse Resource Cente | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Catholic Newman Center | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Damiano Center Soup Kitchen | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Chum | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Saint Mark African Methodist Church | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Siggy's Musical Garden | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Berkwood School | Charitable | $4,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Homes for Our Troops | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Bravehearts | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Union Gospel Mission | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Minnesota Masonic Children's Clinic | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Miller Dwan Foundation | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Women's Health Center | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Women's Earth Alliance | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Great Lakes Aquarium | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Chochmat Malev | Charitable | $2,000 |
| St Michael Catholic Church | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Sholom Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Holy Cow Press | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| West Virginia University Foundation Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Academy of Holy Angels | Charitable | $500 |
| Uncommon Law | Charitable | $500 |
| St John's University | Charitable | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Neuberger Berman Trust Company N A
- Jane Overman
- Beverly Goldfine
- James Sher
- Dan Goldfine
- Ann Goldfine
- Jennifer Overman
Questions people ask
Does Ben & Jeanne Overman Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: September 30.
How much does Ben & Jeanne Overman Charitable Trust give?
$171,000 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Ben & Jeanne Overman Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Neuberger Berman Trust Company N A (Trustee), Jane Overman (Select Committee), Beverly Goldfine (Select Committee) and James Sher (Select Committee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Ben & Jeanne Overman Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and education.