Mike and Michelle Berlin Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mike and Michelle Berlin Family Foundation is a private foundation in Omaha, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $204,826 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$204,826
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.3 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2025 was up from $170,410 the year before.
53% 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 | $175,279 | 17 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $170,410 | 17 | $3.8 million |
| 2025 | $204,826 | 19 | $4.3 million |
How to apply
Mike and Michelle Berlin Family 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 Mike and Michelle Berlin Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 17 | $194,590 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $236 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food Bank of the Heartland | Donation | $50,000 |
| Open Door Mission | Donation | $30,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Donation | $25,000 |
| Siena Francis House | Donation | $25,000 |
| Jesuit Academy | Donation | $15,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Church | Donation | $12,000 |
| Child Saving Institute | Donation | $10,000 |
| Heartland Family Service | Donation | $10,000 |
| Project Harmony | Donation | $10,000 |
| The Trevor Project | Donation | $10,000 |
| Omaha Community Playhouse | Donation | $2,564 |
| Pga Reach Nebraska | Donation | $1,995 |
| Omaha Public Libraries Foundation | Donation | $1,000 |
| Robinson Memorial | Donation | $1,000 |
| Aleta H Memorial | Donation | $500 |
| Nebraska Public Media Foundation | Donation | $400 |
| St Jude's | Donation | $236 |
| Lincoln Food Pantry | Donation | $103 |
| Ni Sos Non Profit | Donation | $28 |
Officers and trustees
- Michelle Berlin
- Jenna Berlin
- Michael Berlin
- Joel Berlin
Questions people ask
Does Mike and Michelle Berlin Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mike and Michelle Berlin Family Foundation give?
$204,826 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Mike and Michelle Berlin Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michelle Berlin (President), Jenna Berlin (Secretary), Michael Berlin (Treasurer) and Joel Berlin (Director).
What does Mike and Michelle Berlin Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, faith communities and education.