Berlin Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Berlin Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $940,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$940,000
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$19.6 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.1 million the year before.
31% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 23 | $19.3 million |
| 2024 | $940,000 | 22 | $19.6 million |
How to apply
Berlin Family Charitable 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Berlin Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 21 | $790,000 |
| New York | 1 | $150,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cradle of Aviationmuseums | Qualified purpose of organization | $150,000 |
| Place of Hope | Qualified purpose or organization | $100,000 |
| Place of Hope | Qualified purpose or organization | $100,000 |
| The Benjamin School Inc | Qualified purpose of organization | $100,000 |
| Urban Youth Impact | Qualified purpose of organization | $100,000 |
| Center for Creative Education | Qualified purpose of organization | $100,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center | Qualified purpose of organization | $50,000 |
| The Benjamin School Inc | Qualified purpose of organization | $30,000 |
| Urban Youth Impact | Qualified purpose of organization | $25,000 |
| Community Greening Corp | Qualified purpose of organization | $25,000 |
| Fort Freedom Inc | Qualified purpose of organization | $25,000 |
| University of Miami | Qualified purpose or organization | $25,000 |
| Place of Hope | Qualified purpose or organization | $20,000 |
| Baptist Health of South Florida Inc | Qualified purpose of organization | $20,000 |
| Fort Freedom Inc | Qualified purpose of organization | $15,000 |
| Place of Hope | Qualified purpose or organization | $10,000 |
| Place of Hope | Qualified purpose or organization | $10,000 |
| NAMI Palm Beach County Inc | Qualified purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| NAMI Palm Beach County Inc | Qualified purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| Place of Hope | Qualified purpose or organization | $5,000 |
| Blueprints Church Inc | Qualified purpose or organization | $5,000 |
| Student Aces Inc | Qualified purpose or organization | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michelle Grande
- William Maglio
- Danielle Jenkins
- Stefan Bodstrom
- Frank Robilotto
- Nicole Maglio Bessette
Questions people ask
Does Berlin Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Berlin Family Charitable Foundation give?
$940,000 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Berlin Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Michelle Grande (Coo), William Maglio (President), Danielle Jenkins (Cfo/Treasure) and Stefan Bodstrom (Cio) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Berlin Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.