Berkowitz Contemporary Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Berkowitz Contemporary Foundation Inc is a private foundation in South Miami, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $230,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$230,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$88.0 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was down from $394,785 the year before.
43% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $394,785 | 12 | $75.8 million |
| 2024 | $230,000 | 7 | $88.0 million |
How to apply
Berkowitz Contemporary 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 Berkowitz Contemporary Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $100,000 |
| Florida | 5 | $75,000 |
| California | 1 | $55,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dia Center for the Arts | Genral purpose | $100,000 |
| Miami Herald Impact | General purpose | $55,000 |
| Institute of Contemporary Art | General purpose | $30,000 |
| University of Miami - Lowe Art Museum | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Friends of the Bass Museum | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Locust Projects | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation | General purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Chloe Berkowitz
- Jeffrey C Keil
- Joe Mara
- Adam Miller
Questions people ask
Does Berkowitz Contemporary Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Berkowitz Contemporary Foundation Inc give?
$230,000 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Berkowitz Contemporary Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Chloe Berkowitz (Director, President), Jeffrey C Keil (Director), Joe Mara (Director) and Adam Miller (Director).
What does Berkowitz Contemporary Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.