The Berlind Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Berlind Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $438,405 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $4,880 and the largest $173,372. 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$438,405
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$4,880
- Largest grant$173,372
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was up from $267,904 the year before.
42% 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 | $296,618 | 27 | $726,178 |
| 2024 | $267,904 | 35 | $37,618 |
| 2025 | $438,405 | 43 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
The Berlind 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 The Berlind Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 39 | $413,840 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $12,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,065 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Monuments Fund | Summer soiree, haddrian gala, takiyyat ibrahim al-gulshani site | $173,372 |
| Morgan Library and Museum | Director's roundtable dues, spring luncheon, evening benefit, annual dues | $45,850 |
| New York Public Radio | General | $15,000 |
| New York Philharmonic | General | $14,500 |
| Princeton University | Class of 1952 & honor john diekman | $10,065 |
| American Friends of British Museum | General | $10,000 |
| The Frick Collection | General, campaign for the frick | $10,000 |
| Turquoise Mountain Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Wnet Thirteen | Grneral | $10,000 |
| New York City Center | Patron membership | $9,129 |
| Various - 1500 or Less (9 Donees) | General | $8,584 |
| Cultural Heritage Finance Alliance | General | $7,500 |
| Schwarzman Animal Medical Center | Top dog gala, living legends luncheon | $7,500 |
| Humane Society of New York | General | $7,000 |
| 564 Park Ave Preservation Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | General | $5,000 |
| Penta Medical Recycling | General | $5,000 |
| Rockefeller University | General | $5,000 |
| The Chapin School | Annual giving | $5,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General | $5,000 |
| Two East Sixty-Second Street Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| New York Public Library | Library lunch | $4,880 |
| Carl Schurz Park Conservancy | General | $4,500 |
| Preservation League of Ny | General | $4,500 |
| National Audobon Society | General | $4,000 |
| City Meals on Wheels | General | $3,905 |
| ASPCA | General | $3,500 |
| Lincoln Center Theatre | General | $3,020 |
| Entertainment Community Fund | General | $3,000 |
| National Society of Colonial Dames | General & annual appeal | $3,000 |
| NYC Bird Alliance | General | $3,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | General | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Domaine de Chantilly | Prince amyn khan fund | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Upper East Side | Celebrating christian keesee & larry keigwin | $2,500 |
| New York City Ballet | General | $2,500 |
| North Pocono Care | General | $2,500 |
| Ny Botanical Garden | Garden patrons program | $2,500 |
| The Doe Fund | The doe fund's gala | $2,500 |
| Woof Dog Rescue | General | $2,500 |
| Center for Khumer Studies | General | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brook Berlind
- William Berlind
Questions people ask
Does The Berlind Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Berlind Foundation give?
$438,405 in tax year 2025, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $4,880.
Who runs The Berlind Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Brook Berlind (Trustee, President) and William Berlind (Trustee, Treasurer).
What does The Berlind Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.