Lorraine A Berger Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lorraine A Berger Family Foundation is a private foundation in New City, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $30,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $4,000. 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$30,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$4,000
- Assets$549,157
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $30,000 the year before.
71% 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 | $30,000 | 19 | $264,314 |
| 2024 | $30,000 | 13 | $558,750 |
| 2025 | $30,000 | 14 | $549,157 |
How to apply
Lorraine A Berger 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 Lorraine A Berger Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $12,000 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $6,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $3,000 |
| California | 1 | $3,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $3,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Food Bank | Backpack program via stony point elementary school | $4,000 |
| Neighbors Link | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Penn State Thon | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Tri-Boro Ambulance Corps | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Save the Children | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Immigrant Defender Law Center | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Childhood Cancer Society | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Village of Spring Valley Youth Program | General operating support | $2,000 |
| West Side Campaign Against Hunger | General operating support | $1,500 |
| New York Immigration Coalition | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Kaplan JCC on the Palisades | Youth fundraisers for jewish family and children's services of north jersey | $1,000 |
| Casa Marianella | General operating support | $1,000 |
| El Buen Samaritano | General operating support | $1,000 |
| The Lilith Fund | General operating support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Shari B Maurer
- Stanley H Berger
- Elisabeth P Maurer
Questions people ask
Does Lorraine A Berger Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lorraine A Berger Family Foundation give?
$30,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Lorraine A Berger Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Shari B Maurer (President), Stanley H Berger (Secretary and Treasurer) and Elisabeth P Maurer (Director).
What does Lorraine A Berger Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, food and hunger and human services.