Berman Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Berman Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Jacksonville, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $164,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$164,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.5 million
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2024 was down from $167,000 the year before.
4% of its 2024 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 | $167,000 | 26 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $164,000 | 23 | $3.5 million |
How to apply
Berman 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 Berman Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 18 | $110,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 2 | $2,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Alliance | Sports, recreation and early childhood education | $50,000 |
| Seattle Colleges Foundation | Support individuals with disabilities in employment | $50,000 |
| Jewish Family & Community Services | Community services | $20,000 |
| Jewish Federation & Foundation of Northeast Florida | Religious | $15,000 |
| Dreams Come True | Benefit seriously ill children | $5,000 |
| River Garden | Senior services | $5,000 |
| Onejax Inc | Community engagement and education | $3,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Medical research and support | $1,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Florida | Defend civil liberties | $1,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | Volunteer medical services | $1,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Support jewish causes | $1,000 |
| Canine Companions | Trains dogs for disabled people | $1,000 |
| Civic Orchestra of Jacksonville | To support the arts | $1,000 |
| Feeding Northeast Florida | Food bank | $1,000 |
| First Coast No More Homeless Pets | Animal welfare | $1,000 |
| Hubbard House | Help victims of domestic violence | $1,000 |
| I M Sulzbacher Center | Community service | $1,000 |
| Oren Margol Foundation | Support cancer research | $1,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Support for families of seriously ill children | $1,000 |
| The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida | Community service | $1,000 |
| The Foundation of Community Hospice & Palliative Care | Medical support for the terminally ill | $1,000 |
| The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Education | $1,000 |
| United Way of Northeast Florida | Community services | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rochelle B Stoddard
- Rebecca Jansson
- Eric Berman
- David Stoddard
Questions people ask
Does Berman Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Berman Family Foundation Inc give?
$164,000 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Berman Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Rochelle B Stoddard (President), Rebecca Jansson (Secretary), Eric Berman (VP) and David Stoddard (Vice President).
What does Berman Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and community development.