Berman Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Berman Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Rockville, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $411,000 in 9 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$411,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$21.5 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $555,221 the year before.
0% 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 | $555,221 | 9 | $19.5 million |
| 2024 | $411,000 | 9 | $21.5 million |
How to apply
Berman Charitable Trust 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 Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 1 | $150,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $135,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $75,000 |
| New York | 2 | $26,000 |
| California | 2 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aish Hatorah | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy | Charitable | $105,000 |
| Allegheny Mountain Institute | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Yeshiva of Greater Washington | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Yeshiva Torah Vodaath | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Ner Israel Rabbinical College | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Yeshiva Beth Abraham of Jerusalem | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dennis Berman
- Vicki Berman
- Stephen L Berman
- Larry P Bormel
Questions people ask
Does Berman Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Berman Charitable Trust give?
$411,000 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Berman Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Dennis Berman (Trustee), Vicki Berman (Trustee), Stephen L Berman (Trustee) and Larry P Bormel (Trustee).
What does Berman Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.