Berger Action Fund Inc
The corporation is organized and operated exclusively for social welfare purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(4) of the internal revenue code. Primarily pro-conservation policies and social welfare at the federal level through meetings with policy makers and other conservation minded groups.
Berger Action Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Berger Action Fund Inc gave $59.5M across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $29.7M), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $59,475,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $29,737,500
- Median grant
- $29,737,500
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. Covers 16 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Who Berger Action Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $55.9M (2021) to $72.7M (2022). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $59.5M.
*2025: Covers 16 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
*2025: Covers 16 months (fiscal year-end changed).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached Schedule Washington, DC | Pro-Conservation and Social Welfare Advocacy | $57,275,000 |
| See Attached Schedule Washington, DC | Pro-Conservation and Social Welfare Advocacy | $2,200,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* | — | $210,600,128 | $61,174,044 | $59,475,000 | 2 | $33,900,216 |
| 2024 | $232,093,752 | $17,431,087 | $59,689,609 | $58,925,000 | 1 | $17,431,087 |
| 2023 | $263,434,289 | $-12,915,831 | $64,099,612 | $63,650,000 | 1 | $-12,915,831 |
| 2022 | $351,661,665 | $309,671,160 | $72,939,133 | $72,712,763 | 1 | $30,720,118 |
| 2021 | $141,067,042 | $173,230,357 | $56,039,519 | $55,935,500 | 1 | $46,345,657 |
*2025: Covers 16 months (fiscal year-end changed).
About Berger Action Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
Berger Action Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $59.5M. Net investment income was $33.9M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Berger Action Fund Inc is led by Molly McUsic, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Molly McUsic
President
Director & President → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Cuff
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Leshy
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Bland
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Stevenson
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Fisher
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Berger Action Fund Inc
How much does Berger Action Fund Inc give each year?
Berger Action Fund Inc gave $59.5M across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. The 2025 filing year covers 16 months because its fiscal year-end changed. In 2024 it gave $58.9M across 1 grant.
What is Berger Action Fund Inc?
Berger Action Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC.
Where does Berger Action Fund Inc operate?
Berger Action Fund Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Berger Action Fund Inc's EIN?
Berger Action Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8948868. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 13, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 7, 2025)
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