Madeleine & Mandell L Berman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Madeleine & Mandell L Berman Foundation is a private foundation in Novi, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $907,588 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $13,050 and the largest $150,000. 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$907,588
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$13,050
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$22.5 million
- New grantees81%
Giving in 2024 was up from $360,935 the year before.
81% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $360,935 | 13 | $21.4 million |
| 2024 | $907,588 | 34 | $22.5 million |
How to apply
Madeleine & Mandell L Berman 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 Madeleine & Mandell L Berman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 23 | $564,000 |
| New York | 4 | $155,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $62,000 |
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $31,588 |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne State University | Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Michigan Humane Society | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Weill Cornell Medicine | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Eastern Michigan University Foundation | Unrestricted | $70,000 |
| Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Boulder Jewish Community Center | Unrestricted | $31,588 |
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Women Who Weld | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church in America | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Michigan Humane Society | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Michigan Humane Society | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds | Unrestriced | $25,000 |
| I Aid Inc | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Temple Israel - the Well Detoit | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Detroit Institute of Arts | Unrestricted | $13,500 |
| Construction Education Trust DBA Semca | Unrestricted | $12,600 |
| Congregation Shaarey Zedek | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Friendship Circle | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Motown Historical Museum | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Motown Historical Museum | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Archives of American Art of the Smithsonian Institute | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Construction Education Trust DBA Semca | Unrestricted | $6,900 |
| Archives of American Art of the Smithsonian Institute | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Bowery Residents Committee | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Forgotten Harvest | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Gleaners Food Bank | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Jewish Community High School (Frankel Jewish Academy) | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Alternatives for Girls | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Detroit Institute of Arts | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jonathan Berman
- Ann Feld
- David Jones
- Laurence Freedman
Questions people ask
Does Madeleine & Mandell L Berman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Madeleine & Mandell L Berman Foundation give?
$907,588 in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $13,050.
Who runs Madeleine & Mandell L Berman Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jonathan Berman (Trustee), Ann Feld (Trustee), David Jones (Trustee) and Laurence Freedman (Trustee).
What does Madeleine & Mandell L Berman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, animals and faith communities.