The Berg Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Berg Family Foundation is a private foundation in Syosset, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $235,800 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $115,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$235,800
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$115,000
- Assets$8.4 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was down from $285,080 the year before.
24% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $260,350 | 19 | $6.3 million |
| 2024 | $285,080 | 29 | $6.6 million |
| 2025 | $235,800 | 25 | $8.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Gayle Berg PO Box 906, Syosset, NY 11791 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (516) 626-1868 |
| What to submit | Written request |
What The Berg Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 17 | $203,750 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $16,000 |
| California | 3 | $11,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $2,800 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2,250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uja-Federation of New York | General support | $115,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| Boston University Hillel Inc | General support | $16,000 |
| American Friends of Shalva Israel Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Sid Jacobson Jewish Community | General support | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | General support | $5,000 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Commonpoint Queens | General support | $5,000 |
| Kehillat Israel Reconstructionist Congregation of Pacific Palisades | General support | $5,000 |
| Food Bank for New York City | General support | $2,500 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery Fund Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Island Harvest LTD | General support | $2,500 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council of New York Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Long Island Cares | General support | $2,500 |
| Met New York Coordinating Council on Jewish Poverty | General support | $2,500 |
| Common Cause Education Fund | General support | $2,000 |
| Jafco- Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options Inc | General support | $1,800 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | General support | $1,500 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| New York-Presbyterian Fund Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Northwell Health Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| West Side Food Bank | General support | $1,000 |
| American National Red Cross | General support | $250 |
| Mount Sinai Health System Inc | General support | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Gayle R Berg
- Carly A Berg
- Jarret Berg
Questions people ask
Does The Berg Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Berg Family Foundation give?
$235,800 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Berg Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gayle R Berg (Trustee), Carly A Berg (Secretary) and Jarret Berg (Treasurer).
What does The Berg Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.