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Berman Family Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only Madison, Wisconsin · EIN 274326602

Berman Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Madison, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $29,400 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $1,450 and the largest $21,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $29,525 the year before.

22% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$29,52510$279,995
2024$29,4009$271,820

How to apply

Berman Family Foundation Inc 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Berman Family Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Wisconsin.

StateGrantsAmount
Wisconsin7$26,900
New York2$2,500

Grants paid in 2024

All 9 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Jewish Federation of Madison
Madison, WI
To build a strong and unified jewish community in order to ensure the survival, well being and continuity of the jewish people in this area.$21,000
Temple of Beth El
Madison, WI
To support temple of beth el congregation.$2,000
Museum of Arts and Design
New York, NY
General operations.$1,500
Wisconsin Public Radio Association Inc
Madison, WI
To support wisconsin public radio.$1,450
PBS Wisconsin
Madison, WI
To support educational, cultural and community broadcasting services of wisconsin public television$1,450
Anti-Defamation League
New York, NY
Defending democractic ideals and eliminating anti-semitism and bigotry in the united states and around the world, while providing knowledgeable leadership on a national level for the american jewish community.$1,000
Waisman Center
Madison, WI
To support the waisman center.$500
Overture Center for the Arts
Madison, WI
To support the arts$250
Wi Chamber Orchestra
Madison, WI
To support wisconsin orchestra$250

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Berman Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Berman Family Foundation Inc give?

$29,400 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $1,450.

Who runs Berman Family Foundation Inc?

Its 2024 filing lists Barry L Berman (Director), Debra G Berman (Director), Andrew Berman (Director) and Leah Berman (Director).

What does Berman Family Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and arts and culture.

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