The Marshall L and Deborah L Berkman Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
The Marshall L and Deborah L Berkman Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $336,500 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $92,000. 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$336,500
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$92,000
- Assets$8.5 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was up from $291,000 the year before.
19% 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 | $285,000 | 26 | $6.3 million |
| 2024 | $291,000 | 25 | $7.6 million |
| 2025 | $336,500 | 28 | $8.5 million |
How to apply
The Marshall L and Deborah L Berkman Family Charitable Trust 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 Marshall L and Deborah L Berkman Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 1 | $92,000 |
| Massachusetts | 12 | $66,645 |
| Virginia | 4 | $62,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $57,855 |
| New York | 5 | $30,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $2,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable | Coleman charitable foundation | $92,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable | Berkman& bryant family charitable fd | $57,855 |
| Caf America | Happy baby community | $40,000 |
| Danafarber Cancer Institute Donor Services | Gynecology research in mem d berkman | $30,000 |
| Noble and Greenough School | Lily rome bryant scholarship fund | $25,000 |
| Caf America | Uk music masters | $15,000 |
| Chapel and York Foundation | Royal college of music | $15,000 |
| Sante Fe Opera | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| American Friends of Wigmore Hall | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Georgetown University | Mission and ministry scholarship | $10,000 |
| Caf America | Foodcycle | $5,000 |
| Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Caf America | Autism forward | $2,500 |
| Middlesex School | Madeleine coleman scholarship fund | $2,000 |
| Columbia University | Madeleine coleman scholarship fund | $2,000 |
| Columbia University | Business school | $2,000 |
| The Roxbury Latin School Director of Development | The 1645 club | $1,645 |
| Columbia University | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| Harvard University Recording Secretary's Office | Bryant family financial aid fund | $1,000 |
| Winsor School | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Alumni and Donor Records Princeton University | Princeton soccer | $1,000 |
| Alumni and Donor Records Princeton University | Bryant venture forward scholarship f | $1,000 |
| Noble and Greenough School | Lily rome bryant scholarship fund | $1,000 |
| Boston Area Rape Crisis Center Philanthropy Office | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Pine Street Inn | Unrestricted | $500 |
| World Bicycle Relief | Michael king's power of bicycles | $500 |
| Boston Cares | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Girls on the Run Greater Boston Area | Unrestricted | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Laura B Coleman
- Ellen F Berkman
- Martha B Winfield
Questions people ask
Does The Marshall L and Deborah L Berkman Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Marshall L and Deborah L Berkman Family Charitable Trust give?
$336,500 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Marshall L and Deborah L Berkman Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Laura B Coleman (Trustee), Ellen F Berkman (Trustee) and Martha B Winfield (Trustee).
What does The Marshall L and Deborah L Berkman Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.