The Dennis Berman Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Dennis Berman Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Rockville, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.6 million in 110 grants; the typical grant was $6,500 and the largest $160,496. 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$1.6 million
- Number of grants110
- Typical grant$6,500
- Largest grant$160,496
- Assets$5.1 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
21% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.5 million | 113 | $5.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 110 | $5.1 million |
How to apply
The Dennis Berman Family 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 The Dennis Berman Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 55 | $987,961 |
| New York | 31 | $387,900 |
| New Jersey | 6 | $87,600 |
| California | 3 | $41,850 |
| Florida | 5 | $30,200 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $19,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $17,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $12,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $5,100 |
| Arizona | 1 | $750 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy | Charitable | $160,496 |
| Worldwide Friends Foundation | Charitable | $125,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Washington | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Yeshiva of Greater Washington | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Chabad Shul | Charitable | $88,000 |
| Momentum | Charitable | $50,000 |
| JCRC | Charitable | $45,000 |
| Yieip | Charitable | $41,450 |
| Mesorah Heritage Foundation | Charitable | $37,500 |
| Mosaica Press | Charitable | $33,850 |
| Kehilat Pardes - the Rock Creek Synagogue | Charitable | $32,500 |
| Hidabroot | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Chabad of Rockville | Charitable | $28,000 |
| Yad Yehuda of Greater Washington | Charitable | $26,500 |
| Beth Medrash Govoha | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Friends of Lubavitch | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Torah School of Greater Washington | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Congregation Minchas Yitzchok Inc | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Operation Embrace | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Torah Institute of Baltimore | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Jcrafts | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Ncsy | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Sulam | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Yeshiva Mir Yerushalayim | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Aish Hatorah of Greater Washington | Charitable | $16,000 |
| Jems Academy | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Shuvureturn | Charitable | $14,000 |
| Colel Chabad | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Greater Washington Common Kollel | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Hatikvah Educational Foundation | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Thank Israel Soldiers | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Yeshiva Migdal Torah | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Chabad of the West Side | Charitable | $11,000 |
| Aishcom | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Chofetz Chaim Heritage Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Emet | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Fidf | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Friends of Mayanot | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Friends of Zo Artzeinu | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Hasbara Fellowship | Charitable | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dennis Berman
- Jeffrey Berman
- Brian Berman
- Larry Bormel
Questions people ask
Does The Dennis Berman Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Dennis Berman Family Foundation Inc give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2024, across 110 grants, with a typical grant of $6,500.
Who runs The Dennis Berman Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Dennis Berman (Director), Jeffrey Berman (Director), Brian Berman (Director) and Larry Bormel (Director).
What does The Dennis Berman Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.