Berger Family Foundation
Berger Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Colorado Springs, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $10K.
Berger Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Berger Family Foundation gave $10K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,000
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Berger Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Gazette-El Pomar Empty Stocking Fund ($5K). Together the top 2 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Berger Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 92% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2023) to $10K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Gazette-El Pomar Empty Stocking Fund Colorado Springs, CO | To Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose. | $5,000 |
| Calvary Worship Center Colorado Springs, CO | To Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose. | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $9,012 | $10,500 | $10,000 | 2 | $10,500 | $65 |
| 2023 | $1,488 | — | $5,485 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | $196 |
| 2022 | $6,973 | — | $6,495 | $6,000 | 2 | $6,000 | $574 |
| 2021 | $13,468 | — | $5,760 | $5,200 | 2 | — | $805 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Berger Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $65 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Berger Family Foundation is led by James C. Berger, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James C. Berger
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Winnette P. Berger
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Family Foundation
How much does Berger Family Foundation give each year?
Berger Family Foundation gave $10K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
Where does Berger Family Foundation operate?
Berger Family Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, Michigan.
How much is Berger Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Berger Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $65 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Berger Family Foundation's EIN?
Berger Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1334588. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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