Berger Edwin L-Charitable Tr
Berger Edwin L-Charitable Tr is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It reported 11 grants totaling $292,000 in 2025, with contributions to charitable organizations including organizations addressing senior services, support for Holocaust survivors, animal welfare, and Israel-related causes.
Berger Edwin L-Charitable Tr at a glance
In short: Berger Edwin L-Charitable Tr gave $292K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $27K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $292,000
- -10.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,545
- -10.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $4,980,508
- -2.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (60% 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 Berger Edwin L-Charitable Tr
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Bny Mellon Na PO Box 185, Pittsburgh, PA 15230-0185
Phone: (212) 922-6129
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Berger Edwin L-Charitable Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Selfhelp Community Services Inc ($50K). Together the top 10 received $282K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 47 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients were located in New York (60% of grant dollars), California (17%), Pennsylvania (11%), Ohio (9%), and Texas (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Berger Edwin L-Charitable Tr gives
- 45% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+18%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $201K (2020) to $327K (2024). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $292K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Selfhelp Community Services Inc New York, NY | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center Warrington, PA | General Operating | $32,000 |
| America-Israel Culture Foundation New York, NY | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Birthright Israel New York, NY | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Red Rover Sacramento, CA | General Operating | $25,000 |
| The Blue Card New York, NY | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Jewish National Fund New York, NY | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Pets for the Elderly Foundation Cleveland, OH | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Paws of War Nesconset, NY | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Pasadena Humane Society Pasadena, CA | General Operating | $25,000 |
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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 | $4,980,508 | $262,561 | $375,863 | $292,000 | 11 | $319,153 | $220,707 | $319,133 |
| 2024 | $5,092,880 | $814,246 | $401,741 | $327,000 | 11 | $352,331 | $774,422 | $290,928 |
| 2023 | $4,682,061 | $519,464 | $314,688 | $256,500 | 9 | $278,387 | $479,995 | $257,861 |
| 2022 | $4,478,678 | $287,727 | $323,321 | $248,500 | 9 | $270,718 | $251,718 | $270,756 |
| 2021 | $4,513,943 | $724,877 | $258,364 | $207,500 | 7 | $226,589 | $694,061 | $306,095 |
| 2020 | $4,047,468 | $200,114 | $269,135 | $201,000 | 9 | — | $174,249 | $249,869 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Berger Edwin L-Charitable Tr reported a distributable amount of $319K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Selfhelp Community Services describes its work as maintaining the independence and dignity of seniors and at-risk populations through housing, home health care, and social services. The Blue Card describes its work as providing assistance to needy Holocaust survivors, including medical, housing, and mental health support. Paws of War describes its mission as rescuing, training, and placing shelter dogs with veterans and first responders, while Pets for the Elderly describes helping seniors adopt companion animals.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $292,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $50,000, with a median of $25,000. All 11 listed grants were reported for general operating purposes. Notable grants included $50,000 to Selfhelp Community Services, $32,000 to Israel Guide Dog Center, and $25,000 each to America-Israel Culture Foundation, Birthright Israel, Red Rover, The Blue Card, Jewish National Fund, Pets for the Elderly Foundation, Paws of War, and Pasadena Humane Society.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists BNY Mellon N.A. as trustee.
Berger Edwin L-Charitable Tr's only listed officer is BNY Mellon N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
BNY Mellon N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$39K (2020) → $67K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $67K, to BNY Mellon N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Berger Edwin L-Charitable Tr
How much does Berger Edwin L-Charitable Tr give each year?
Berger Edwin L-Charitable Tr gave $292K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $327K across 11 grants.
What is Berger Edwin L-Charitable Tr's typical grant size?
Berger Edwin L-Charitable Tr's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $26,545, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Berger Edwin L-Charitable Tr give grants?
Berger Edwin L-Charitable Tr gives mostly in New York: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (17%) and Pennsylvania (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants).
Does Berger Edwin L-Charitable Tr give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Berger Edwin L-Charitable Tr's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Berger Edwin L-Charitable Tr's largest grantees?
Berger Edwin L-Charitable Tr's largest 2025 grantees include Selfhelp Community Services Inc ($50,000), Israel Guide Dog Center ($32,000) and America-Israel Culture Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Berger Edwin L-Charitable Tr?
Berger Edwin L-Charitable Tr reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $319K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $319K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Berger Edwin L-Charitable Tr fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Berger Edwin L-Charitable Tr?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Berger Edwin L-Charitable Tr's EIN?
Berger Edwin L-Charitable Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-6136306. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Berger Edwin L-Charitable Tr 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
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