Berkheimer Foundation
Berkheimer Foundation is a private foundation, based in Pen Argyl, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $419K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $61K. Net investment income was $33K.
Berkheimer Foundation at a glance
In short: Berkheimer Foundation gave $61K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $61,000
- +1120.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +600.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,714
- +74.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $419,250
- -0.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (92% 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 Berkheimer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fellowship Community ($16K). Together the top 7 received $61K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Berkheimer Foundation gives
- Giving grew 36% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 122% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2023) to $99K (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $61K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fellowship Community Whitehall, PA | Grant for Capital Improvements | $16,000 |
| Allentown Art Museum Allentown, PA | General Grant | $10,000 |
| Borough of Ambridge Ambridge, PA | Grant for Fitness Court | $10,000 |
| HCSC Blood Center Allentown, PA | General Grant | $10,000 |
| Pen Argyl Athletic and Park Association Pen Argyl, PA | General Grant | $5,000 |
| Railroad Historians of the Lehigh Valley Cobb Island, MD | Grant for Capital Restorations | $5,000 |
| Valley Youth House Bethlehem, PA | Grant for Capital Improvements | $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 | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $419,250 | $61,013 | $61,166 | $61,000 | 7 | $61,060 | $32,953 | $49,921 |
| 2023 | $419,447 | $60,215 | $9,725 | $5,000 | 1 | $6,334 | $18,880 | $42,251 |
| 2022 | $368,725 | $187,079 | $99,745 | $99,000 | 9 | $99,147 | $96,931 | $39,687 |
| 2021 | $279,987 | $63,228 | $47,682 | $45,000 | 5 | $46,341 | $41,887 | $37,873 |
| 2020 | $264,441 | $56,006 | $22,854 | $20,000 | 3 | — | $24,579 | $29,412 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Berkheimer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $50K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Berkheimer Foundation is led by John D. Berkheimer, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John D. Berkheimer
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Chris Hackett
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Pamela S. Muffley
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Paul Moulton
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Deremer
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
John Deremer III
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Vicki Felker
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Henry U. Sandt
Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Heather Shoup
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: David Gordon (2020–2023) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Andrew Cornell (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Berkheimer Foundation
How much does Berkheimer Foundation give each year?
Berkheimer Foundation gave $61K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
What is Berkheimer Foundation's typical grant size?
Berkheimer Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,714, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Berkheimer Foundation give grants?
Berkheimer Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Allentown, PA (2 grants).
Does Berkheimer Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 43% of Berkheimer Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Berkheimer Foundation's largest grantees?
Berkheimer Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Fellowship Community ($16,000), Allentown Art Museum ($10,000) and Borough of Ambridge ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Berkheimer Foundation?
Berkheimer Foundation reported $419K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $61K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $50K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Berkheimer Foundation's EIN?
Berkheimer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2582881. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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