Hy and Greta Berkowitz Foundation
Accepts applications
Hy and Greta Berkowitz Foundation is a private foundation in Dedham, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 24 grants; the typical grant was $4,750 and the largest $505,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.0 million
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$4,750
- Largest grant$505,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees88%
Giving in 2024 was up from $8,000 the year before.
88% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $71,000 | 25 | $888,410 |
| 2023 | $8,000 | 3 | $962,297 |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 24 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | Grant Committee Co Hy Greta Berkowi 2169 Teal CT SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546-7940 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (616) 538-6000 |
| What to submit | Personal letter from principal manager stating organization's name, address, exempt status, purposes, activities and needs. |
| Restrictions | Contributions limited to public charities |
What Hy and Greta Berkowitz Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 14 | $697,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $268,413 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $22,000 |
| New York | 4 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital | Annual support | $505,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable Giving Account | Annual fund | $268,413 |
| Western Michigan Miracle League | Annual fund | $125,000 |
| Feeding America West Michigan | Annual support | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family and Children's Service | Annual support | $10,000 |
| Kids Food Basket | Annual support | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Western Michigan | Annual support | $10,000 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank | Annual support | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Annual support | $8,000 |
| Jewish Federation of GR | Annual support | $6,000 |
| Ms Wheelchair Michigan | Annual support | $5,000 |
| Temple Emanuel Food Bank | Annual support | $5,000 |
| Association for the Blind & Vision Impaired | Annual support | $4,500 |
| American Jewish World Service | Annual support | $4,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Annual support | $4,000 |
| Senior Neighbors Inc | Annual support | $3,000 |
| Faith Hospice | Annual support | $2,000 |
| Helen Devos Children's Hospital | Annual support | $2,000 |
| Human Rights Campaign Foundation | Annual fund | $2,000 |
| Spectrum Health Hospice | Annual support | $2,000 |
| Women's Lunch Place | Annual support | $2,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | Annual support | $1,000 |
| Chabad House of Western Michigan | Annual support | $1,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | Annual support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Shirley B Hurwitz
- Luanne B Thodey
Questions people ask
Does Hy and Greta Berkowitz Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Hy and Greta Berkowitz Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $4,750.
Who runs Hy and Greta Berkowitz Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Shirley B Hurwitz (Pres/Sec) and Luanne B Thodey (Vp/Treas).
What does Hy and Greta Berkowitz Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, food and hunger and faith communities.