Herman and Pauline Berman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Herman and Pauline Berman Foundation is a private foundation in Evansville, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $16,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $2,000. 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$16,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$334,927
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was up from $14,800 the year before.
6% 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 | $13,000 | 16 | $282,621 |
| 2024 | $14,800 | 16 | $307,737 |
| 2025 | $16,000 | 17 | $334,927 |
How to apply
Herman and Pauline Berman 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 Herman and Pauline Berman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $9,500 |
| Indiana | 6 | $4,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York City Ballet Inc | Program support | $2,000 |
| UJA - Federation of New York | Program support | $1,800 |
| PPHP | Program support | $1,500 |
| PBS Foundation | Program support | $1,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | Program support | $1,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | Program support | $1,000 |
| Colorectal Cancer Coalition Inc DBA Fight Colorectal Cancer | Program support | $1,000 |
| Pediatric Cancer Foundation | Program support | $1,000 |
| Albion Fellows Bacon Center Inc | Program support | $1,000 |
| Lampion Center | Program support | $1,000 |
| New York Public Radio | Program support | $700 |
| Adath B'nai Israel Temple | Program support | $500 |
| Backyard Sports Cares | Program support | $500 |
| Visiting Nurse Assoc of SW Indiana | Program support | $500 |
| Riley Children's Foundation | Program support | $500 |
| Keep Evansville Beautiful Inc | Program support | $500 |
| Make-A-Wish America Gift Processing Center | Program support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Old National Wealth Management
Questions people ask
Does Herman and Pauline Berman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Herman and Pauline Berman Foundation give?
$16,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Herman and Pauline Berman Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Old National Wealth Management (Trustee).
What does Herman and Pauline Berman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and health.