Franklin G Berlin Foundation
Franklin G Berlin Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 4 grants totaling $2.0M. Net investment income was $430K.
Franklin G Berlin Foundation at a glance
In short: Franklin G Berlin Foundation gave $2.0M across 4 grants in 2020 (avg $493K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $1,970,541
- +2218.3% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 4
- -42.9% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $492,635
- +3957.0% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Franklin G Berlin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Community Foundation of Sarasota County ($1.9M). Together the top 4 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 11 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $85K (2019) to $2.0M (2020). In 2020 it made 4 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Sarasota County Sarasota, FL | General | $1,880,541 |
| The Bay Park Conservancy Sarasota, FL | General | $50,000 |
| Mote Marine Laboratory Sarasota, FL | General | $30,000 |
| Sarasota County Chamber of Commerce Sarasota, FL | Samll Business Award | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $446,350 | $1,987,165 | $1,970,541 | 4 | $429,946 | $81,746 |
| 2019 | $1,551,647 | $59,832 | $101,182 | $85,000 | 7 | $47,554 | $87,490 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Franklin G Berlin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $82K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Franklin G Berlin Foundation is led by William M. Seider, President since 2020 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
William M. Seider
President
Treasurer → President, 2020
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cathy L. Layton
Secretary
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey T. Troiano
Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: W. T. Harrison Jr. (2019) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Franklin G Berlin Foundation
How much does Franklin G Berlin Foundation give each year?
Franklin G Berlin Foundation gave $2.0M across 4 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $85K across 7 grants.
What is Franklin G Berlin Foundation's typical grant size?
Franklin G Berlin Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $40,000, and its average grant was $492,635, across 4 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Franklin G Berlin Foundation give grants?
Franklin G Berlin Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sarasota, FL (4 grants).
Does Franklin G Berlin Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of Franklin G Berlin Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is Franklin G Berlin Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Franklin G Berlin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $82K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Franklin G Berlin Foundation's EIN?
Franklin G Berlin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1468179. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2020
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