Berger Edwin L-Charitable Tr
Preselected recipients only
Berger Edwin L-Charitable Tr is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $292,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$292,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$6.9 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2025 was down from $327,000 the year before.
55% 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 | $256,500 | 9 | $5.7 million |
| 2024 | $327,000 | 11 | $6.3 million |
| 2025 | $292,000 | 11 | $6.9 million |
How to apply
Berger Edwin L-Charitable Tr 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 Berger Edwin L-Charitable Tr funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $175,000 |
| California | 2 | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $32,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $25,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Selfhelp Community Services Inc | General operating | $50,000 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center | General operating | $32,000 |
| America-Israel Culture Foundation | General operating | $25,000 |
| Birthright Israel | General operating | $25,000 |
| Red Rover | General operating | $25,000 |
| The Blue Card | General operating | $25,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | General operating | $25,000 |
| Pets for the Elderly Foundation | General operating | $25,000 |
| Paws of War | General operating | $25,000 |
| Pasadena Humane Society | General operating | $25,000 |
| Long Island Feline Adoption Center | General operating | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bny Mellon N A
Questions people ask
Does Berger Edwin L-Charitable Tr accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Berger Edwin L-Charitable Tr give?
$292,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Berger Edwin L-Charitable Tr?
Its 2025 filing lists Bny Mellon N A (Trustee).
What does Berger Edwin L-Charitable Tr fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals.