Hy and Greta Berkowitz Foundation
The Hy and Greta Berkowitz Foundation is a private foundation based in Dedham, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing is marked as a final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking; the application information on that filing should not be treated as current.
Hy and Greta Berkowitz Foundation at a glance
In short: Hy and Greta Berkowitz Foundation gave $1.0M across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $42K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,000,913
- +12411.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +700.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $41,705
- +1463.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,750
- Primary geography
- Michigan (70% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Hy and Greta Berkowitz Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: Grant Committee Co Hy Greta Berkowi
Mailing address: 2169 Teal Ct Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49546-7940
Phone: (616) 538-6000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hy and Greta Berkowitz Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital ($505K). Together the top 10 received $962K.
Grant Size Distribution
113 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 110 grants of 113 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 27% to Ohio, 2% to Massachusetts, 1% to New York, and less than 1% to Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
How Hy and Greta Berkowitz Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1292% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2023) to $1.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Grand Rapids, MI | Annual Support | $505,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable Giving Account Cincinnati, OH | Annual Fund | $268,413 |
| Western Michigan Miracle League Rockford, MI | Annual Fund | $125,000 |
| Feeding America West Michigan Comstock Park, MI | Annual Support | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family and Children's Service Waltham, MA | Annual Support | $10,000 |
| Kids Food Basket Grand Rapids, MI | Annual Support | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Western Michigan Grandville, MI | Annual Support | $10,000 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank Boston, MA | Annual Support | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Grand Rapids, MI | Annual Support | $8,000 |
| Jewish Federation of GR Grand Rapids, MI | Annual Support | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $157,867 | $1,031,330 | $1,000,913 | 24 | $1,000,913 | $141,968 | $42,091 |
| 2023 | $867,088 | $45,314 | $21,107 | $8,000 | 3 | $8,000 | $32,207 | $49,542 |
| 2022 | $842,463 | $-25,936 | $83,881 | $71,000 | 25 | $71,000 | $2,613 | $50,796 |
| 2021 | $955,606 | $55,113 | $85,231 | $71,900 | 33 | $71,900 | $41,782 | $55,661 |
| 2020 | $1,016,647 | $-27,825 | $67,867 | $54,670 | 28 | — | $5,295 | $73,345 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hy and Greta Berkowitz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $42K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. The 2024 grants show support for a range of public charities. Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital describes its mission as “restoring hope and freedom through rehabilitation.” Feeding America West Michigan says it gathers and distributes food to relieve hunger and increase food security, while Kids’ Food Basket says it nourishes children through services including food programs and educational programming. These are the grantees’ descriptions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $1,000,913. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $505,000, with a median of $4,750. The largest awards included $505,000 to Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital for annual support, $268,413 to Fidelity Charitable Giving Account for its annual fund, and $125,000 to Western Michigan Miracle League for its annual fund.
Other listed awards included $10,000 each to Feeding America West Michigan, Jewish Family and Children’s Service, Kids Food Basket, Meals on Wheels of Western Michigan, and The Greater Boston Food Bank. The filing describes its policy as not restricting giving to preselected organizations, and limits contributions to public charities.
The filing listed a personal letter from the principal manager stating the organization’s name, address, exempt status, purposes, activities, and needs as the application materials. It listed the grant committee as the contact and stated that there were no deadlines. Because the filing is marked final, these instructions are not presented as current.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Shirley B. Hurwitz as president and secretary, and Luanne B. Thodey as vice president and treasurer.
Hy and Greta Berkowitz Foundation is led by Shirley B. Hurwitz, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Shirley B. Hurwitz
President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Luanne B. Thodey
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Hy and Greta Berkowitz Foundation
How much does Hy and Greta Berkowitz Foundation give each year?
Hy and Greta Berkowitz Foundation gave $1.0M across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8K across 3 grants.
What is Hy and Greta Berkowitz Foundation's typical grant size?
Hy and Greta Berkowitz Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,750, and its average grant was $41,705, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hy and Greta Berkowitz Foundation give grants?
Hy and Greta Berkowitz Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (10 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Boston, MA (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Hy and Greta Berkowitz Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 13% of Hy and Greta Berkowitz Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Annual Support" (21 grants).
Who are Hy and Greta Berkowitz Foundation's largest grantees?
Hy and Greta Berkowitz Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital ($505,000), Fidelity Charitable Giving Account ($268,413) and Western Michigan Miracle League ($125,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Hy and Greta Berkowitz Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. The 2024 grants show support for a range of public charities. Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital describes its mission as “restoring hope and freedom through rehabilitation.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hy and Greta Berkowitz Foundation?
Hy and Greta Berkowitz Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
How much is Hy and Greta Berkowitz Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Hy and Greta Berkowitz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $42K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Hy and Greta Berkowitz Foundation's EIN?
Hy and Greta Berkowitz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-1907981. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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