Harris A Berman & Ruth E Nemzoff Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Harris A Berman & Ruth E Nemzoff Family Foundation is a private foundation in Concord, New Hampshire. In tax year 2024 it gave $626,196 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $250 and the largest $550,000. 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$626,196
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$250
- Largest grant$550,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees61%
Giving in 2024 was up from $86,850 the year before.
61% 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 | $86,850 | 32 | $585,464 |
| 2024 | $626,196 | 31 | $0 |
How to apply
Harris A Berman & Ruth E Nemzoff 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 Harris A Berman & Ruth E Nemzoff Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | $550,000 |
| Massachusetts | 15 | $47,510 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $5,650 |
| California | 3 | $5,200 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $1,036 |
| New York | 3 | $850 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable | Donor advised fund | $550,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | General | $20,000 |
| American Journalism Project | General | $10,000 |
| Gateways Access to Jewish Ed | General | $10,000 |
| 18DOORS | General | $6,180 |
| Jewish Grandparents Network | General | $5,400 |
| Glide | General | $5,000 |
| One Goal Massachusetts | General | $5,000 |
| Temple Emanuel | General | $4,000 |
| Hadassah-Brandeis Institute | General | $3,000 |
| Celebrity Series of Boston | General | $2,500 |
| The Plus Company | General | $1,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | General | $500 |
| Brookline News | General | $500 |
| Hias Foundation | General | $500 |
| American Jewish World Services | General | $250 |
| Boys and Girls Club | General | $250 |
| Fund for Boston Parks & Rec | General | $250 |
| New England Conservatory of Music | General | $250 |
| Veteran Feminists of America | General | $250 |
| Grandmothers for Reproductive Right | General | $200 |
| Yad Chessed | General | $200 |
| Harvard Hillel | General | $180 |
| Martin Solomon Scholarship Fund Brigham & Women's | General | $150 |
| Community Servings | General | $100 |
| Congregation Shir Ha-Ma'alot | General | $100 |
| From the Top | General | $100 |
| My Jewish Learning | General | $100 |
| Peninsula Volunteers Inc | General | $100 |
| Yachad New England | General | $100 |
| Winnisquam Watershed | General | $36 |
Officers and trustees
- Ruth E Nemzoff Berman
Questions people ask
Does Harris A Berman & Ruth E Nemzoff Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Harris A Berman & Ruth E Nemzoff Family Foundation give?
$626,196 in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $250.
Who runs Harris A Berman & Ruth E Nemzoff Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ruth E Nemzoff Berman (Trustee).
What does Harris A Berman & Ruth E Nemzoff Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, environment and conservation and education.