Leo V Berger Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Leo V Berger Foundation is a private foundation in Baltimore, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $167,500 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $35,000. 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$167,500
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was down from $168,500 the year before.
11% 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 | $168,500 | 23 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $167,500 | 20 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
Leo V Berger 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 Leo V Berger Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 17 | $127,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $35,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United States Holocaust Memorial Mu | Charitable | $35,000 |
| MPT Foundation | Charitable | $25,000 |
| McDonogh School | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Hatzalah of Baltimore | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Umbf | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Baltimore Hunger Project | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Pikesville Volunteer Fire Co | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Individual | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Maryland Food Bank | Charitable | $6,000 |
| The Associated Jewish Federation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| House of Ruth | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Baltimore Museum of Industry | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Individual | Charitable | $2,500 |
| VFW | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Alzheimers Foundation | Charitable | $2,500 |
| S Jude Children Hospital | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Pro Bono Resource Center or MD | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Bais Yaakov of Baltimore | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sigmund Kassap
- Harry Kassap
- Kaylie Kassap George
Questions people ask
Does Leo V Berger Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Leo V Berger Foundation give?
$167,500 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Leo V Berger Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sigmund Kassap (Pres/Treas/Dir), Harry Kassap (Vice Pres/Dir) and Kaylie Kassap George (Secretary).
What does Leo V Berger Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger and health.