Sandra and Malcolm Berman Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Sandra and Malcolm Berman Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Baltimore, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $196,766 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$196,766
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$5.1 million
- New grantees88%
Giving in 2025 was down from $205,600 the year before.
88% 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 | $191,000 | 11 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $205,600 | 10 | $4.7 million |
| 2025 | $196,766 | 19 | $5.1 million |
How to apply
Sandra and Malcolm Berman Charitable Foundation Inc 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 Sandra and Malcolm Berman Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 15 | $153,766 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $18,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GBMC Radiation Oncology | To support the organization's community efforts for radiation oncology | $30,000 |
| The Maryland Opera | To support the organizations mission to promote and preserve the performing arts and to provide cultural enrichment to the community it reaches | $25,000 |
| B'nai Torah Congregation | To support the organization's community efforts | $18,000 |
| GBMC Foundation | To support the community efforts of the organization | $16,420 |
| The Associated | To support the organizations philanthropic efforts | $12,600 |
| Kennedy Kreiger Institute | To support the organization's community efforts | $10,000 |
| Spanish River Concert Inc | To support the organizations mission to promote and preserve the performing arts and to provide cultural enrichment to the community it reaches | $10,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | To support the department of neurology research of dr. Stafstrom | $10,000 |
| The Associated | To support the organizations philanthropic efforts | $10,000 |
| Jewish Caring Network | To support the community efforts of the organization | $10,000 |
| Spanish River Concert Inc | To support the organizations mission to promote and preserve the performing arts and to provide cultural enrichment to the community it reaches | $10,000 |
| Stevenson University | To support the organization's community efforts | $5,325 |
| Nantucket Cottage Hospital Foundation | To support the organization's community efforts | $5,000 |
| Baltimore Area Council - Scouting America | To support the organization's community efforts | $5,000 |
| Ivymount Foundation | To support the community efforts of the foundation | $5,000 |
| Enoch Pratt Free Library | To support the community efforts of the organzation | $5,000 |
| Kennedy Kreiger Institute | To support the organization's community efforts | $5,000 |
| McDonogh School | To support the educational efforts of the organization | $3,421 |
| Baltimore Symphony Orchestra | To support the organizations mission to promote and preserve the performing arts and to provide cultural enrichment to the community it reaches | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sandra R Berman
- Steven L Berman
- Richard I Berman
- Stephen J Nolan
- Gary A Berman
Questions people ask
Does Sandra and Malcolm Berman Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sandra and Malcolm Berman Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$196,766 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Sandra and Malcolm Berman Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Sandra R Berman (Director/President), Steven L Berman (Director/ Vice-President), Richard I Berman (Director/Secretary/Treasur) and Stephen J Nolan (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Sandra and Malcolm Berman Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and education.