Fred and Bryna Berman Family Found Inc
Fred and Bryna Berman Family Foundation Inc. is a private family foundation established in 2001 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with no employees, functioning as a grantmaking entity focused on supporting charitable purposes across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.2M
+447.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$307K
-61.5% YoY
Grant Count
24
-27.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
-47.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds charitable purposes with a demonstrated emphasis on:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
The foundation has shown particular support for health care institutions and Jewish community organizations.
Grantmaking
The foundation maintains active grantmaking operations with recent grant distributions demonstrating diverse charitable interests:
Grant Range
** Varies by year
Average Grant
** Varies by year
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily directs funding to organizations in:
- Pennsylvania (primary focus)
- New York
- New Jersey
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Annual Giving
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,211,127 | $1,500,199 |
| Total Giving | $306,562 | $528,744+ |
| Total Revenues | $7,724,838 | $112,923 |
| Total Expenses | $312,748 | $807,603 |
The significant increase in assets from 2023 to 2024 reflects substantial investment gains and contributions to the foundation.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,211,127 | $1,500,199 | $1,685,309 |
| Revenue | $7,724,838 | $112,923 | $70,122 |
| Expenses | $312,748 | $807,603 | $441,161 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $306,562 | $796,189 | $430,669 |
| Net Investment Income | $156,899 | $106,909 | $63,476 |
| Distributable Amount | $274,367 | $172,798 | $221,314 |
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
138 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRED BERMAN | MANAGING TRUSTEE | — | — |
| BRYNA BERMAN | MANAGING TRUSTEE | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Berman family has been recognized for their philanthropic legacy in supporting health care institutions. The foundation continues to make grants to major regional institutions including Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania, alongside support for educational initiatives and Jewish community organizations.
Philanthropist Sandra R. Berman Talks about Her Family's Legacy in BenefitingSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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