Martin S Berger Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Martin S Berger Family Foundation is a private foundation in Elmsford, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $20,100 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $1,250 and the largest $5,000. 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$20,100
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$1,250
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$119,755
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2025 was down from $25,300 the year before.
64% 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 | $34,441 | 16 | $169,079 |
| 2024 | $25,300 | 9 | $141,492 |
| 2025 | $20,100 | 11 | $119,755 |
How to apply
Martin S 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 Martin S Berger Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $16,100 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Let's Win Pancreatic Cancer | Unrestricted charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Ons Fdn | Unrestricted charitable giftunrestricted charitable gift | $4,000 |
| Columbia University | Unrestricted charitable gift | $2,500 |
| Israel Tennis & Education Centers Foundation | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,800 |
| Services for the Underserved | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,500 |
| Impact 100 Westchester | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,250 |
| East End Hospice | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,000 |
| Temple Shaaray Tefila | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,000 |
| Play for Pink | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Fdn | Unrestricted charitable gift | $550 |
| America Gives | Unrestricted charitable gift | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Karen Berger
- Brad W Berger
- Greg A Berger
- Leslie Berger Mendell
Questions people ask
Does Martin S Berger Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Martin S Berger Family Foundation give?
$20,100 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $1,250.
Who runs Martin S Berger Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Karen Berger (Trustee), Brad W Berger (Trustee), Greg A Berger (Trustee) and Leslie Berger Mendell (Trustee).
What does Martin S Berger Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and education.