A&L Berg Foundation
The A&L Berg Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. It supports efforts to expand narratives in the United States visual arts, including programs for early-stage arts professionals and visual artists developing community-oriented projects.
A&L Berg Foundation at a glance
In short: A&L Berg Foundation gave $274K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $274,000
- +11.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,909
- +1.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $11,404,263
- +4.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (40% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to A&L Berg Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
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The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. ESAP participation is by invitation, with fellows nominated by professional peers; Artist Social Impact Grant candidates are nominated and invited to submit proposals.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11444 W Olympic Blvd 11 Fl, Los Angeles, CA 90064
Phone: (310) 566-1900
Website: https://albergfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who A&L Berg Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was J Paul Getty Trust ($75K). Together the top 6 received $224K.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($50,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 22 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grants went to recipients in California (40% of grant dollars), New York (31%), Connecticut (4%), and Washington, DC (4%); 18% was attributed to an unspecified recipient-state category. The listed grants also include a $10,000 recipient in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How A&L Berg Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 150% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2023) to $274K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $274K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| J Paul Getty Trust Los Angeles, CA | Contribution to La Arts Community Fire Relief Fund | $75,000 |
| La Biennale Di Venezia | Contribution to support the exhibition at the giardini and arsenale venues | $50,000 |
| Denniston Hill Corp Glen Wild, NY | Grant to support hiring of curatorial assistant for participation at the 2026 venice biennale | $40,000 |
| Laxart DBA the Brick Los Angeles, CA | Contribution to La Arts Community Fire Relief Fund | $25,000 |
| Brazil Foundation New York, NY | Sao Paulo Biennial Donation | $24,000 |
| 5 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $50,000 |
| Rosa Projects LLC New York, NY | Esap Fellowship Grant | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,404,263 | $724,216 | $851,988 | $274,000 | 11 | $787,918 | $985,240 | $524,936 |
| 2024 | $10,917,772 | $5,464,017 | $889,500 | $246,500 | 10 | $752,168 | $4,589,079 | $305,829 |
| 2023 | $5,119,514 | $5,131,985 | $277,733 | $50,000 | 1 | $215,957 | $5,121,588 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, A&L Berg Foundation reported a distributable amount of $525K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to provide opportunities, tools, and resources to expand narratives in the United States visual arts. Its programs include the Early Stage Arts Professionals Fellowship (ESAP), which supports early-career visual arts curators, educators, and administrators with professional development, mentorship, peer support, research travel, and financial support. Participation is by invitation, with fellows nominated by professional peers.
The Artist Social Impact Grant supports visual artists developing community-oriented projects separate from, though potentially related to, their art practice. Candidates are nominated by arts professionals and artists and invited to submit proposals. The foundation describes these as one-time, unrestricted grants made directly to artists, alongside access to networks and other resources.
Among the foundation’s 2025 grantees, Denniston Hill describes its mission as creating a sustainable environment for artistic development through residencies, exhibitions, and education, and fostering cross-disciplinary dialogue. Brazil Foundation describes its mission as mobilizing resources for ideas and actions that transform Brazil, promoting equality, social justice, and economic opportunity.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $274,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $75,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards included $75,000 to J Paul Getty Trust for the LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund, $50,000 to La Biennale di Venezia to support an exhibition at the Giardini and Arsenale venues, and $40,000 to Denniston Hill to support hiring a curatorial assistant for participation at the 2026 Venice Biennale. Other grants included $25,000 to LAXART DBA The Brick for the LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund and $24,000 to Brazil Foundation for a São Paulo Biennial donation. Six $10,000 grants were also listed, including five designated as ESAP Fellowship grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Allison K. Berg as president and Laurence M. Berg as treasurer/secretary, and Carolyn Ramo as executive director. The foundation’s website identifies Allison Berg and Larry Berg as co-founders and Carolyn Ramo as executive director.
A&L Berg Foundation is led by Carolyn Ramo, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carolyn Ramo
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
30 hrs/week
$63K (2023) → $200K (2025)
Allison K. Berg
President
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laurence M. Berg
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $200K, to Carolyn Ramo (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about A&L Berg Foundation
How much does A&L Berg Foundation give each year?
A&L Berg Foundation gave $274K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $247K across 10 grants.
What is A&L Berg Foundation's typical grant size?
A&L Berg Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $24,909, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does A&L Berg Foundation give grants?
A&L Berg Foundation's top state is California, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was New York (31%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does A&L Berg Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on A&L Berg Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Esap Fellowship Grant" (6 grants).
Who are A&L Berg Foundation's largest grantees?
A&L Berg Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include J Paul Getty Trust ($75,000), La Biennale Di Venezia ($50,000) and Denniston Hill Corp ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($50,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is A&L Berg Foundation?
A&L Berg Foundation reported $11.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $788K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $525K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does A&L Berg Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to provide opportunities, tools, and resources to expand narratives in the United States visual arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from A&L Berg Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is A&L Berg Foundation's EIN?
A&L Berg Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1944355. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does A&L Berg Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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