Bernard & Audrey Berman Foundation
Accepts applications
Bernard & Audrey Berman Foundation is a private foundation in Allentown, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $21,300 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $3,800 and the largest $5,400. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$21,300
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$3,800
- Largest grant$5,400
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was down from $55,100 the year before.
17% 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 | $56,240 | 8 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $55,100 | 7 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $21,300 | 6 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Roberto Fischmann 3003 Turner Street, Allentown, PA 18104 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (610) 437-6790 |
| What to submit | Letter |
What Bernard & Audrey Berman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $17,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,800 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chabad Lubavitch of the Lehigh Valley | Charitable operations support | $5,400 |
| Allentown Art Museum | Charitable operations support | $4,000 |
| Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley | Charitable operations support | $4,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of the Lehigh Valley | Charitable operations support | $3,600 |
| American Technion Society | Charitable operations support | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Arava Institute | Charitable operations support | $1,800 |
Officers and trustees
- Claudia Fischmann Mattison
- Diana Fischmann Orenstein
- Veronica Fischmann
Questions people ask
Does Bernard & Audrey Berman Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Bernard & Audrey Berman Foundation give?
$21,300 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $3,800.
Who runs Bernard & Audrey Berman Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Claudia Fischmann Mattison (Secretary/Treasurer), Diana Fischmann Orenstein (President) and Veronica Fischmann (Vice President).
What does Bernard & Audrey Berman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.