J and K Berman Memorial Foundation
The J and K Berman Memorial Foundation is a Form 990-PF private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in conservation, poverty alleviation, and support for children.
J and K Berman Memorial Foundation at a glance
In short: J and K Berman Memorial Foundation gave $233K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $232,946
- +21.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,412
- +1.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,800
- Total assets
- $1,236,511
- +10.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (61% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to J and K Berman Memorial Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who J and K Berman Memorial Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was See Turtles ($139K across 3 grants). Together the top 8 received $233K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 48 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon (61%), Washington, DC (21%), and California (11%). Smaller shares went to recipients in North Carolina (4%) and Missouri (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How J and K Berman Memorial Foundation gives
- Giving grew 139% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 274% of 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $49K (2020) to $233K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $233K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Turtles Portland, OR | General & Unrestricted | $109,000 |
| Strategies for International Development Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $50,061 |
| See Turtles Portland, OR | Trinidad Project | $27,500 |
| Action for Mantas Sacramento, CA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Children of Vietnam Greensboro, NC | Bright Scholar Program Scholarship Fund | $8,000 |
| Women Divers Hall of Fame Inc Tillamook, OR | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Mitrata-Nepal Foundation for Children St. Louis, MO | General & Unrestricted | $3,600 |
| See Turtles Portland, OR | Africa Program | $2,500 |
| Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors Evanston, IL | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors Evanston, IL | Forum Sponsorship | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,236,511 | $384,139 | $264,822 | $232,946 | 12 | $261,384 | $255,091 | $95,429 |
| 2024 | $1,117,194 | $216,010 | $227,821 | $191,418 | 10 | $224,611 | $163,627 | $90,714 |
| 2023 | $1,129,005 | $298,062 | $155,780 | $137,636 | 11 | $153,598 | $138,205 | $67,011 |
| 2022 | $986,573 | $276,733 | $113,791 | $97,359 | 8 | $111,562 | $99,102 | $53,170 |
| 2021 | $823,631 | $318,385 | $106,975 | $94,538 | 7 | $105,905 | $108,811 | $53,439 |
| 2020 | $612,221 | $57,532 | $58,154 | $49,450 | 7 | — | $58,051 | $34,699 |
| 2019 | $612,843 | $33,831 | $78,350 | $63,184 | 6 | — | $73,108 | $36,924 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J and K Berman Memorial Foundation reported a distributable amount of $95K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for several organizations whose own missions describe their work: SEE Turtles funds and supports community-based efforts to protect endangered sea turtles in the Global South; Strategies for International Development works to help small farmers transition from subsistence to commercial farming in Guatemala and Peru; and Action For Mantas works on research, education, and outreach to conserve threatened and endangered manta and mobula rays and other marine species.
Other 2025 grantees describe work that includes lifting children out of poverty (Children of Vietnam), educating and empowering children in Nepal (Mitrata-Nepal Foundation for Children), and recognizing and supporting women divers and opportunities in diving (Women Divers Hall of Fame).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $232,946. Grant amounts ranged from $600 to $109,000, with a median of $3,800. Notable grants included $109,000 and $27,500 to SEE Turtles, $50,061 to Strategies for International Development, and $25,000 to Action For Mantas. Other grants included $8,000 to Children of Vietnam, $4,000 to Women Divers Hall of Fame, and $3,600 to Mitrata-Nepal Foundation for Children.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Daniel Berman as director, president, secretary, and treasurer, and Reiko Berman Shingu as director and vice president.
J and K Berman Memorial Foundation is led by Daniel Berman, Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniel Berman
Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Reiko Berman Shingu
Director & Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Reiko Berman-Shingu (2019–2024) — Director & Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 J and K Berman Memorial Foundation
How much does J and K Berman Memorial Foundation give each year?
J and K Berman Memorial Foundation gave $233K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $191K across 10 grants.
What is J and K Berman Memorial Foundation's typical grant size?
J and K Berman Memorial Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,800, and its average grant was $19,412, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does J and K Berman Memorial Foundation give grants?
J and K Berman Memorial Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (21%) and California (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (3 grants), Greensboro, NC (2 grants) and Evanston, IL (2 grants).
Does J and K Berman Memorial Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of J and K Berman Memorial Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are J and K Berman Memorial Foundation's largest grantees?
J and K Berman Memorial Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include See Turtles ($139,000 across 3 grants), Strategies for International Development ($50,061) and Action for Mantas ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is J and K Berman Memorial Foundation?
J and K Berman Memorial Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $261K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $95K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does J and K Berman Memorial Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from J and K Berman Memorial Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is J and K Berman Memorial Foundation's EIN?
J and K Berman Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4431894. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does J and K Berman Memorial Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 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 July 2, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). J and K Berman Memorial Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/j-and-k-berman-memorial-foundation-morg_de454dc59c764f54a31279adfd7b7025
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