Edward & Rose Berman Legacy Foundation
The Edward and Rose Berman Legacy Foundations primary purpose is to achieve charitable goals by acting as a supporting organization for the benefit of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh.
Edward & Rose Berman Legacy Foundation at a glance
In short: Edward & Rose Berman Legacy Foundation gave $145K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $36K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $145,000
- -75.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $36,250
- -75.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $1,433,199
- +21.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Edward & Rose Berman Legacy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh ($100K). Together the top 4 received $145K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 19 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Edward & Rose Berman Legacy Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $113K (2023) to $620K (2021). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $145K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Program Support | $100,000 |
| Hillel Jewish University Center Pittsburgh, PA | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Aleph Institute Pittsburgh, PA | Annual Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,433,199 | $126,794 | $149,295 | $145,000 | 4 | $46,794 |
| 2024 | $1,178,845 | $1,343,597 | $598,413 | $592,500 | 4 | $-7,076 |
| 2023 | $726,731 | $147,122 | $117,114 | $113,000 | 3 | $1,192 |
| 2022 | $895,400 | $14,435 | $144,059 | $135,000 | 3 | $14,435 |
| 2021 | $1,128,588 | $138,521 | $640,101 | $620,000 | 5 | $138,521 |
About Edward & Rose Berman Legacy Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Edward & Rose Berman Legacy Foundation is a public charity, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $145K. Net investment income was $47K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Edward & Rose Berman Legacy Foundation is led by Edward Berman, President Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Edward Berman
President Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Finkelstein
Treasurer Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Steinbach
Vice President Secretary Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Daniel Brandeis (2021–2022) — Treasurer Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Edward & Rose Berman Legacy Foundation
How much does Edward & Rose Berman Legacy Foundation give each year?
Edward & Rose Berman Legacy Foundation gave $145K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $593K across 4 grants.
What is Edward & Rose Berman Legacy Foundation's typical grant size?
Edward & Rose Berman Legacy Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $17,500, and its average grant was $36,250, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Edward & Rose Berman Legacy Foundation give grants?
Edward & Rose Berman Legacy Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (3 grants).
Does Edward & Rose Berman Legacy Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Edward & Rose Berman Legacy Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (3 grants).
How large is Edward & Rose Berman Legacy Foundation?
Edward & Rose Berman Legacy Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $127K.
What is Edward & Rose Berman Legacy Foundation's EIN?
Edward & Rose Berman Legacy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2413904. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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