Berman Family Foundation Inc
Berman Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Madison, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $234K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $29K. Net investment income was $9K.
Berman Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Berman Family Foundation Inc gave $29K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $29,400
- -0.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,267
- +10.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,450
- Total assets
- $233,969
- -8.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (91% 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 Berman Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Federation of Madison ($21K). Together the top 9 received $29K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 47 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Berman Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 212% 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 $24K (2020) to $30K (2023). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Madison Madison, WI | To build a strong and unified jewish community in order to ensure the survival, well being and continuity of the jewish people in this area. | $21,000 |
| Temple of Beth El Madison, WI | To Support Temple of Beth El Congregation. | $2,000 |
| Museum of Arts and Design New York, NY | General Operations. | $1,500 |
| Wisconsin Public Radio Association Inc Madison, WI | To Support Wisconsin Public Radio. | $1,450 |
| PBS Wisconsin Madison, WI | To support educational, cultural and community broadcasting services of Wisconsin public television | $1,450 |
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | Defending democractic ideals and eliminating anti-semitism and bigotry in the united states and around the world, while providing knowledgeable leadership on a national level for the American jewish community. | $1,000 |
| Waisman Center Madison, WI | To Support the Waisman Center. | $500 |
| Overture Center for the Arts Madison, WI | To Support the Arts | $250 |
| WI Chamber Orchestra Madison, WI | To Support Wisconsin Orchestra | $250 |
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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 | $233,969 | $12,837 | $34,683 | $29,400 | 9 | $30,500 | $8,807 | $14,391 |
| 2023 | $255,815 | $14,852 | $34,882 | $29,525 | 10 | $30,675 | $10,702 | $14,134 |
| 2022 | $275,845 | $815 | $34,368 | $28,450 | 11 | $29,621 | $4,066 | $15,581 |
| 2021 | $309,398 | $30,395 | $31,485 | $26,625 | 9 | $26,625 | $25,551 | $18,293 |
| 2020 | $310,488 | $16,701 | $28,640 | $23,900 | 8 | — | $12,269 | $16,734 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Berman Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Berman Family Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew Berman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barry L. Berman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debra G. Berman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leah Berman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Berman Family Foundation Inc
How much does Berman Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Berman Family Foundation Inc gave $29K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $30K across 10 grants.
What is Berman Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Berman Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,450, and its average grant was $3,267, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Berman Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Berman Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (7 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Berman Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 11% of Berman Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Berman Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Berman Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Federation of Madison ($21,000), Temple of Beth El ($2,000) and Museum of Arts and Design ($1,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Berman Family Foundation Inc?
Berman Family Foundation Inc reported $234K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $31K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Berman Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Berman Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4326602. 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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