Sybiel B Berkman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sybiel B Berkman Foundation is a private foundation in Fisher Island, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $273,500 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $24,350 and the largest $60,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$273,500
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$24,350
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2025 was down from $286,000 the year before.
80% of its 2025 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 | $396,500 | 11 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $286,000 | 9 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $273,500 | 10 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
Sybiel B Berkman 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.
What Sybiel B Berkman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $68,700 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $60,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $59,800 |
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Documenting Hope | Support to share the hope of healing with parents and practitioners | $60,000 |
| Pennsylvania SPCA | Support for the 12th & 13th annual bark and whine gala and annual springer golf outing | $54,800 |
| Microbiome Research Foundation | Support for research, treatment development and funding for patients in need. | $50,000 |
| Brothers for Life | Support to help those injured defending israel | $25,000 |
| Chabad at Harvard | Support to empower harvard's jewish communitywith the ideas, values and beauty of jewish life | $25,000 |
| Adl | Support to combat antisemitism, extremism and bigotry | $23,700 |
| UJA Federation of Ny | Support for the 48ers program | $15,000 |
| Greater Miami Jewish Federation | Annual fund support to meet the needs of our people here and abroad | $10,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | Support of 40th tribute dinner | $5,000 |
| The Grayson School | Support of the grayson school grow gala | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Myles P Berkman
- David J Berkman
- William H Berkman
Questions people ask
Does Sybiel B Berkman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sybiel B Berkman Foundation give?
$273,500 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $24,350.
Who runs Sybiel B Berkman Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Myles P Berkman (Trustee/President), David J Berkman (Trustee/Vp/Secty) and William H Berkman (Trustee/Vp/Treas).
What does Sybiel B Berkman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and faith communities.