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Berman Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Chevy Chase, Maryland · EIN 522057768

Berman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chevy Chase, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $48,700 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $47,000 the year before.

80% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$47,0004$1.3 million
2024$48,7005$1.4 million

How to apply

Berman Family 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Berman Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Maryland.

StateGrantsAmount
Maryland1$25,000
District of Columbia4$23,700

Grants paid in 2024

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Jewish Federation of Greater DC
North Bethesda, MD
Community service$25,000
See Attachment A
Washington, DC
Charitable$9,700
Arena Stage Theater
Washington, DC
Community assistance$6,000
Capital Jewish Museum
Washington, DC
Community service$5,000
Wendt Center
Washington, DC
Community service$3,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Berman Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Berman Family Foundation give?

$48,700 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.

Who runs Berman Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Allan Berman (Director), Gregory Andrew Berman (Director), M J Berman (Director) and Michelle G Berman (Director).

What does Berman Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and arts and culture.

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