Steven & Ilene Berger Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Steven & Ilene Berger Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wayne, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $440,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$440,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was up from $181,500 the year before.
56% 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 | $297,500 | 10 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $181,500 | 6 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $440,000 | 9 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Steven & Ilene Berger Family 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 Steven & Ilene Berger Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 8 | $430,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | General fund | $200,000 |
| American Technion Society | General fund | $100,000 |
| Temple Beth Hillel | General fund | $50,000 |
| Benchmark School | General fund | $25,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia | General fund | $25,000 |
| Kinney Center | General fund | $20,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | General fund | $10,000 |
| Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy | General fund | $5,000 |
| Hebrew Free Loan Society of Greater Philadelphia | General fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ilene Berger
- Steve Berger
Questions people ask
Does Steven & Ilene Berger Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Steven & Ilene Berger Family Foundation give?
$440,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Steven & Ilene Berger Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ilene Berger (President) and Steve Berger (Secretary).
What does Steven & Ilene Berger Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.