Richard N Berman Foundation
Accepts applications
Richard N Berman Foundation is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $57,500 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$57,500
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $44,850 the year before.
33% 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 | $47,900 | 8 | $714,368 |
| 2024 | $44,850 | 10 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $57,500 | 6 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Application Should Be Mailed to the 130 South 18th Street - 2904, Philadelphia, PA 19103 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (215) 646-1102 |
| What to submit | Written applications should include name, address and purpose of the organization |
What Richard N Berman Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 6 | $57,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Headstrong Foundation | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Germantown Academy | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Living Beyond Breast Cancer | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Germantown Friends School | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Perelman Jewish Day School | Charitable purpose | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Sharyn R Berman
- Matthew Berman
Questions people ask
Does Richard N Berman Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Richard N Berman Foundation give?
$57,500 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Richard N Berman Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sharyn R Berman (Managing Trustee) and Matthew Berman (Managing Trustee).
What does Richard N Berman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.