J and K Berman Memorial Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Wilmington, DE EIN: 81-4431894

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.

Key facts about J and K Berman Memorial Foundation

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.

EIN
81-4431894
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$232,946
Grants made (2025)
12
Average grant
$19,412
Median grant
$3,800
Total assets
$1,236,511
Primary geography
Oregon (61% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.2M

+10.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$233K

+21.7% YoY

Grant Count

12

+20.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$19K

+1.4% YoY

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.

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.

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.

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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

10states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.

Cities

PortlandWashingtonEvanstonSaint LouisMilpitasSacramentoSolana BeachGreensboroGreenvilleThe VillagesBeavertonColumbusSan ClementeSurf CityTillamookWest Chester

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K6 grants2019 7 grants2020 7 grants2021 8 grants2022 11 grants2023 10 grants2024 12 grants2025

From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $49K (2020) to $233K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $233K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 8 recipients in 2025

See Turtles: $139K across 3 grantsSee Turtles$139K · 3 grantsStrategies for International Development: $50KStrategies for InternationalDevelopment$50KAction for Mantas: $25KAction for Mantas$25KChildren of Vietnam: $9K across 2 grantsChildren of Vietnam$9K · 2 grantsWomen Divers Hall of Fame Inc: $4KWomen Divers Hall of Fame Inc$4KMitrata-Nepal Foundation for Children: $4KMitrata-Nepal Foundation forChildren$4KAlliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors: $2K across 2 grantsAlliance of Hope for SuicideLoss Survivors$2K · 2 grantsInternational Sea Turtle Society: $685International Sea TurtleSociety$685

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

42<$50K5$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 48 (88%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
See Turtles Portland, ORGeneral & Unrestricted$109,000
Strategies for International Development Washington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$50,061
See Turtles Portland, ORTrinidad Project$27,500
Action for Mantas Sacramento, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$25,000
Children of Vietnam Greensboro, NCBright Scholar Program Scholarship Fund$8,000
Women Divers Hall of Fame Inc Tillamook, ORGeneral & Unrestricted$4,000
Mitrata-Nepal Foundation for Children St. Louis, MOGeneral & Unrestricted$3,600
See Turtles Portland, ORAfrica Program$2,500
Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors Evanston, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors Evanston, ILForum Sponsorship$1,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2025 $1,236,511 $384,139 $264,822 $232,946
2024 $1,117,194 $216,010 $227,821 $191,418
2023 $1,129,005 $298,062 $155,780 $137,636
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$200K$400K$600K2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$1,236,511$1,117,194$1,129,005
Revenue$384,139$216,010$298,062
Expenses$264,822$227,821$155,780
Qualifying Distributions$261,384$224,611$153,598
Net Investment Income$255,091$163,627$138,205
Distributable Amount$95,429$90,714$67,011

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 2, 2020)
  2. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 12, 2026)
  3. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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.

Contact

Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754

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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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