Brian and Dafna Berman Family Foundation Inc
BRIAN AND DAFNA BERMAN FAMILY is a private foundation based in Rockville, Maryland. Its 2023 filing states that it had exhausted its funds through charitable efforts, expected no additional funds, and elected to terminate its private foundation status.
Brian and Dafna Berman Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Brian and Dafna Berman Family Foundation Inc gave $203K across 67 grants in 2023 (avg $3K), mostly in Maryland. 44% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $203,245
- -63.5% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 67
- -23.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $3,034
- -52.6% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $1,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (28 of 63, 2023)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (67% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Brian and Dafna Berman Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 5410 Edson Lane 220, Rockville, MD 20852
Phone: (301) 816-1555
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Brian and Dafna Berman Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy ($62K). Together the top 10 received $132K.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($3,170), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
273 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 265 grants of 273 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 9% to New Jersey, 7% to New York, 3% to California, and 7% to recipients in a state not identified in the filing data.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 67 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Brian and Dafna Berman Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 28 of 63 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $984 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 37% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (−18%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $203K (2023) to $557K (2022). In 2023 it made 67 grants totaling $203K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy Rockville, MD | Charitable | $61,550 |
| Chabad Shul of Potomac Potomac, MD | Charitable | $11,063 |
| Young Israel Ezras Israel Potomac Potomac, MD | Charitable | $11,000 |
| American Friends of Shalva Israel | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Operation Embrace Potomac, MD | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Jgive Friends of Asor Saddle Brook, NJ | Charitable | $7,180 |
| Charidy Inc Claremont, CA | Charitable | $5,896 |
| American Friends of Yeshiva Hakotel Bergenfield, NJ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Bikur Cholim of Greater Washington Rockville, MD | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Camp Shoresh Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2023 filing reports 67 grants. The foundation stated that all funds received in 2023 were donated to charities listed on its filing.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $171,244 | $208,245 | $203,245 | 67 | $203,245 | $835 |
| 2022 | $37,001 | $596,776 | $561,959 | $556,918 | 87 | $556,918 | $2,606 |
| 2021 | $2,284 | $526,211 | $529,302 | $527,486 | 85 | $527,486 | $4,743 |
| 2020 | $5,275 | $253,288 | $249,413 | $248,125 | 34 | — | $13 |
| 2019 | $50 | $50 | — | — | — | — | $2 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Brian and Dafna Berman Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $835 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2023 grants included support for educational and religious organizations, medical support, and services for children and families. For example, Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy describes itself as an Orthodox day school providing Jewish and secular education; Bikur Cholim of Greater Washington says it supports people with medical needs and educates the community about that support. Charidy Inc describes its work as empowering disadvantaged youth and families through opportunity, financial literacy, entrepreneurial training, and holistic support. American Friends of Leket Israel says it provides grants and assistance to organizations outside the United States to feed the hungry.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation made 67 grants totaling $203,245. Grant amounts ranged from $5 to $61,550, with a median grant of $1,000. Among the largest grants were $61,550 to Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy, $11,063 to Chabad Shul of Potomac, $11,000 to Young Israel Ezras Israel Potomac, and $10,000 each to American Friends of Shalva Israel and Operation Embrace.
The foundation states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Brian Berman, Dafna Berman, and Dennis Berman as directors.
Brian and Dafna Berman Family Foundation Inc's 2023 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Brian Berman
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dafna Berman
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Berman
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Brian and Dafna Berman Family Foundation Inc
How much does Brian and Dafna Berman Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Brian and Dafna Berman Family Foundation Inc gave $203K across 67 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $557K across 87 grants.
What is Brian and Dafna Berman Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Brian and Dafna Berman Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,034, across 67 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Brian and Dafna Berman Family Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Brian and Dafna Berman Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Brian and Dafna Berman Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (9%) and New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (8 grants), Rockville, MD (6 grants), New York, NY (6 grants) and Silver Spring, MD (5 grants).
Does Brian and Dafna Berman Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 67 grants with a stated purpose on Brian and Dafna Berman Family Foundation Inc's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (63 grants).
Who are Brian and Dafna Berman Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Brian and Dafna Berman Family Foundation Inc's largest 2023 grantees include Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy ($61,550), Chabad Shul of Potomac ($11,063) and Young Israel Ezras Israel Potomac ($11,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($3,170), which are not listed by name. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Brian and Dafna Berman Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2023 grants included support for educational and religious organizations, medical support, and services for children and families. For example, Melvin J. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Brian and Dafna Berman Family Foundation Inc?
Brian and Dafna Berman Family Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
How much is Brian and Dafna Berman Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Brian and Dafna Berman Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $835 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Brian and Dafna Berman Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Brian and Dafna Berman Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2547362. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Does Brian and Dafna Berman Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 31, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 4, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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