Berlin Family Charitable Foundation Inc
The Berlin Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Florida and the remainder to recipients in New York.
Berlin Family Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Berlin Family Charitable Foundation Inc gave $940K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $43K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $940,000
- -17.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- -4.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $42,727
- -13.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $17,892,418
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (84% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Berlin Family Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4794 North Lake Blvd Ste A, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Phone: (561) 899-3971
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Berlin Family Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Place of Hope ($245K across 6 grants). Together the top 10 received $910K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 67 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2024, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 16% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
How Berlin Family Charitable Foundation Inc gives
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 135% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 123% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $400K (2021) to $1.1M (2023). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $940K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cradle of Aviationmuseums Garden City, NY | Qualified Purpose of Organization | $150,000 |
| Place of Hope Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Qualified Purpose or Organization | $100,000 |
| Place of Hope Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Qualified Purpose or Organization | $100,000 |
| The Benjamin School Inc North Palm Beach, FL | Qualified Purpose of Organization | $100,000 |
| Urban Youth Impact West Palm Beach, FL | Qualified Purpose of Organization | $100,000 |
| Center for Creative Education West Palm Beach, FL | Qualified Purpose of Organization | $100,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Jupiter, FL | Qualified Purpose of Organization | $50,000 |
| The Benjamin School Inc North Palm Beach, FL | Qualified Purpose of Organization | $30,000 |
| Urban Youth Impact West Palm Beach, FL | Qualified Purpose of Organization | $25,000 |
| Community Greening Corp Delray Beach, FL | Qualified Purpose of Organization | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,892,418 | $1,673,190 | $1,523,735 | $940,000 | 22 | $1,166,134 | $1,394,285 | $948,085 |
| 2023 | $17,886,065 | $753,096 | $1,719,634 | $1,134,371 | 23 | $1,357,391 | $414,604 | $928,847 |
| 2022 | $18,924,663 | $121,407 | $1,222,250 | $926,271 | 19 | $1,007,795 | $563,242 | $901,102 |
| 2021 | $11,600,709 | $1,204,693 | $435,730 | $400,000 | 3 | $400,025 | $1,148,004 | $380,950 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Berlin Family Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $948K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for organizations including schools, youth-serving organizations, a children-and-families organization, a medical center, a museum, and organizations focused on veterans and community greening.
The grantees describe their own missions as follows: Place of Hope says it provides a stable and loving family environment for children who are hurting and their families; Urban Youth Impact says it loves, equips, and empowers inner-city youth; Jupiter Medical Center says it delivers compassionate healthcare regardless of patients’ ability to pay; Fort Freedom says it provides veterans with activities promoting total health and wellness; and Community Greening says it creates sustainable green spaces and a vibrant tree canopy.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $940,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $150,000, with a median of $25,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $150,000 to Cradle of Aviation Museums; $100,000 each to Place of Hope (two grants), The Benjamin School, Urban Youth Impact, and Center for Creative Education; and $50,000 to Jupiter Medical Center. Other reported grants included $30,000 to The Benjamin School and $25,000 each to Urban Youth Impact, Community Greening, Fort Freedom, and the University of Miami.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michelle Grande as COO; William Maglio as President; Danielle Jenkins as CFO/TREASURE; Stefan Bodstrom as CIO; and Frank Robilotto and Nicole Maglio Bessette as board members.
Berlin Family Charitable Foundation Inc is led by William Maglio, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William Maglio
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Jenkins
CFO & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank Robilotto
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Grande
COO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Maglio Bessette
Board Member
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stefan Bodstrom
CIO
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Berlin Family Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Berlin Family Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Berlin Family Charitable Foundation Inc gave $940K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 23 grants.
What is Berlin Family Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Berlin Family Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $42,727, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Berlin Family Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Berlin Family Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Palm Beach Gardens, FL (8 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (6 grants), North Palm Beach, FL (2 grants) and Coral Gables, FL (2 grants).
Does Berlin Family Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Berlin Family Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Qualified Purpose of Organization" (13 grants) and "Qualified Purpose or Organization" (9 grants).
Who are Berlin Family Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Berlin Family Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Place of Hope ($245,000 across 6 grants), Cradle of Aviationmuseums ($150,000) and The Benjamin School Inc ($130,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Berlin Family Charitable Foundation Inc?
Berlin Family Charitable Foundation Inc reported $17.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $948K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Berlin Family Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations including schools, youth-serving organizations, a children-and-families organization, a medical center, a museum, and organizations focused on veterans and community greening. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Berlin Family Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Berlin Family Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Berlin Family Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-5333136. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Berlin Family Charitable Foundation Inc 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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