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Philip & Lena Berger Foundation

Preselected recipients only Lakewood, New Jersey · EIN 136880016

Philip & Lena Berger Foundation is a private foundation in Lakewood, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $26,329 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $1,600 and the largest $6,329. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $33,206 the year before.

75% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$15,7027$169,178
2023$33,20614$175,510
2024$26,32912$163,551

How to apply

Philip & Lena Berger 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Philip & Lena Berger Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York9$17,200
New Jersey3$9,129

Grants paid in 2024

All 12 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Misc - Under 1000
Lakewood, NJ
Charitable$6,329
United Hatzoloh
New York, NY
Charitable$5,000
Ezer Mizion Inc
Brooklyn, NY
Charitable$2,500
Yeshiva Derech Hatorah
Brooklyn, NY
Charitable$2,500
Hatzalah of Central NJ
Lakewood, NJ
Charitable$1,800
Hebron Fund
Brooklyn, NY
Charitable$1,800
Chesed Fund
Brooklyn, NY
Charitable$1,400
Ladiano Hospital
New York, NY
Charitable$1,000
Congregation Tiferes Moshe Yisroel
Kew Gardens, NY
Charitable$1,000
Gates of Mercy
Lakewood, NJ
Charitable$1,000
Jerusalem Chesed
Brooklyn, NY
Charitable$1,000
Kollel Chabad
Brooklyn, NY
Charitable$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Philip & Lena Berger Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Philip & Lena Berger Foundation give?

$26,329 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $1,600.

Who runs Philip & Lena Berger Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Albert Berger (President) and Lillian Berger (Treasurer).

What does Philip & Lena Berger Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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