Harris a Berman & Ruth E Nemzoff Family Foundation C/O Mason Rich
HARRIS A BERMAN & RUTH E NEMZOFF is a private foundation based in Concord, New Hampshire. Its 2024 filing states that it elected to terminate its private foundation status by distributing its assets to public charities and transferring the remaining balance to a Fidelity Charitable donor-advised fund.
Harris a Berman & Ruth E Nemzoff Family Foundation C/O Mason Rich at a glance
In short: Harris a Berman & Ruth E Nemzoff Family Foundation C/O Mason Rich gave $626K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Ohio. 58% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $626,196
- +621.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- -3.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,200
- +644.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250
- New grantees (estimate)
- 58% first-time grantees (18 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Harris a Berman & Ruth E Nemzoff Family Foundation C/O Mason Rich
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6 Bicentennial Square, Concord, NH 03301
Phone: (603) 224-2000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Harris a Berman & Ruth E Nemzoff Family Foundation C/O Mason Rich funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fidelity Charitable ($550K). Together the top 10 received $619K.
Grant Size Distribution
131 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 130 grants of 131 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 8% to Massachusetts, 2% to Washington, DC, and 1% each to Georgia and California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Harris a Berman & Ruth E Nemzoff Family Foundation C/O Mason Rich open to new grantees?
58%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 31 grantees (58%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $32K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $200 first-time, $3K repeat.
- 39% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 459% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $51K (2019) to $626K (2024). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $626K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Cincinnati, OH | Donor Advised Fund | $550,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies Boston, MA | General | $20,000 |
| American Journalism Project Washington, DC | General | $10,000 |
| Gateways Access to Jewish Ed Newton, MA | General | $10,000 |
| 18DOORS Natick, MA | General | $6,180 |
| Jewish Grandparents Network Sandy Springs, GA | General | $5,400 |
| Glide San Francisco, CA | General | $5,000 |
| One Goal Massachusetts Chicago, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Temple Emanuel Newton, MA | General | $4,000 |
| Hadassah-Brandeis Institute Waltham, MA | General | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
In its 2024 filing, the foundation stated that it would have no remaining assets upon dissolution and that any cash remaining after final expenses would be distributed to the Fidelity Charitable donor-advised fund.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $115,212 | $660,661 | $626,196 | 31 | $641,237 | $97,869 | $27,831 |
| 2023 | $545,449 | $92,885 | $91,156 | $86,850 | 32 | $87,950 | $89,679 | $28,089 |
| 2022 | $543,707 | $11,336 | $61,590 | $60,400 | 14 | $56,438 | $7,243 | $32,038 |
| 2021 | $593,848 | $50,673 | $116,983 | $112,000 | 29 | $113,000 | $46,690 | $39,408 |
| 2020 | $660,506 | $23,030 | $95,588 | $90,550 | 25 | — | $17,142 | $36,547 |
| 2019 | $733,330 | $35,387 | $56,632 | $51,050 | 23 | — | $30,530 | $38,225 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harris a Berman & Ruth E Nemzoff Family Foundation C/O Mason Rich reported a distributable amount of $28K for 2024 — 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 does not state a mission in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for a range of organizations. For example, the American Journalism Project describes its work as building and supporting local news organizations, while the Jewish Grandparents Network describes its mission as educating, connecting, and supporting grandparents as partners in enriching Jewish life across generations. The PLUS Company says it provides services intended to maximize independence for people with developmental disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $626,196. Grant amounts ranged from $36 to $550,000, with a median of $250. The largest grant, $550,000, went to Fidelity Charitable for a donor-advised fund. Other notable grants included $20,000 to Combined Jewish Philanthropies; $10,000 each to the American Journalism Project and Gateways Access to Jewish Education; $6,180 to 18Doors; and $5,400 to the Jewish Grandparents Network.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Ruth E Nemzoff Berman was listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Harris a Berman & Ruth E Nemzoff Family Foundation C/O Mason Rich is led by Ruth E. Nemzoff Berman, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ruth E. Nemzoff Berman
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Harris A. Berman (2019–2021) — Trustee · Filing note: Deceased 103021
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Harris a Berman & Ruth E Nemzoff Family Foundation C/O Mason Rich
How much does Harris a Berman & Ruth E Nemzoff Family Foundation C/O Mason Rich give each year?
Harris a Berman & Ruth E Nemzoff Family Foundation C/O Mason Rich gave $626K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $87K across 32 grants.
What is Harris a Berman & Ruth E Nemzoff Family Foundation C/O Mason Rich's typical grant size?
Harris a Berman & Ruth E Nemzoff Family Foundation C/O Mason Rich's median grant in 2024 was $250, and its average grant was $20,200, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Harris a Berman & Ruth E Nemzoff Family Foundation C/O Mason Rich that year got $32K on average.
Where does Harris a Berman & Ruth E Nemzoff Family Foundation C/O Mason Rich give grants?
Harris a Berman & Ruth E Nemzoff Family Foundation C/O Mason Rich gives mostly in Ohio: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (6 grants), Newton, MA (3 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Brookline, MA (2 grants).
Does Harris a Berman & Ruth E Nemzoff Family Foundation C/O Mason Rich give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of Harris a Berman & Ruth E Nemzoff Family Foundation C/O Mason Rich's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (30 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Harris a Berman & Ruth E Nemzoff Family Foundation C/O Mason Rich's largest grantees?
Harris a Berman & Ruth E Nemzoff Family Foundation C/O Mason Rich's largest 2024 grantees include Fidelity Charitable ($550,000), Combined Jewish Philanthropies ($20,000) and American Journalism Project ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Harris a Berman & Ruth E Nemzoff Family Foundation C/O Mason Rich fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Harris a Berman & Ruth E Nemzoff Family Foundation C/O Mason Rich?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Harris a Berman & Ruth E Nemzoff Family Foundation C/O Mason Rich required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Harris a Berman & Ruth E Nemzoff Family Foundation C/O Mason Rich reported a distributable amount of $28K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Harris a Berman & Ruth E Nemzoff Family Foundation C/O Mason Rich's EIN?
Harris a Berman & Ruth E Nemzoff Family Foundation C/O Mason Rich's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3368616. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Harris a Berman & Ruth E Nemzoff Family Foundation C/O Mason Rich 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 June 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Harris a Berman & Ruth E Nemzoff Family Foundation C/O Mason Rich funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/harris-a-berman-and-ruth-e-nemzoff-family-foundation-c-o-mason-rich-morg_f1dabfdb390f459f814845454ebd2c69
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