Bernard G and Nancy J Berkman
The Bernard G and Nancy J Berkman Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1986 and based in Boston, Massachusetts. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization dedicated to philanthropic giving across multiple focus areas.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$822K
+0.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$137K
+24.7% YoY
Grant Count
57
-9.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
+37.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Human Rights
- Social Justice
- COVID-19 Relief
- Disaster Preparedness and Relief
Grantmaking
How to Apply
** No specific application procedures are documented in available sources.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations in:
- Massachusetts
- New York
- Maryland
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $822,213
- Total Giving: $136,700
- Total Revenue: $145,000
- Total Expenses: $141,000
- Total Liabilities: $0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $822,213 | $818,335 | $772,066 |
| Revenue | $144,855 | $146,853 | $142,419 |
| Expenses | $140,977 | $113,484 | $104,957 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $136,700 | $109,600 | $100,150 |
| Net Investment Income | $38,753 | $35,586 | $32,282 |
| Distributable Amount | $105,570 | $100,837 | $89,501 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NANCY J BERKMAN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 842a Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02215-3127
Phone: 617-266-6100
EIN: 22-2777796
Tax-Exempt Status: Since March 1987
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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