Jack and Florence Berlin Foundation
The Jack and Florence Berlin Foundation is a private foundation based in Littleton, Colorado. In 2024, it reported giving $394,000 through 20 grants to charitable organizations, with grants supporting causes including cancer research, education, community services, health, and youth leadership.
Jack and Florence Berlin Foundation at a glance
In short: Jack and Florence Berlin Foundation gave $394K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), top state New York. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $394,000
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,700
- -3.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $3,742,422
- +2.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (3 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (42% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jack and Florence Berlin Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1 Wren, Littleton, CO 80127
Phone: (310) 271-9037
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jack and Florence Berlin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Friends of TEL Aviv ($74K). Together the top 10 received $312K.
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 89 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in New York (42%), Colorado (22%), and Ohio (14%). Nevada and California each received 6% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jack and Florence Berlin Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 20 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $31K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 85% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 40% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $281K (2021) to $394K (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $394K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of TEL Aviv New York, NY | Cancer Research | $74,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Colorado Denver, CO | Enhance Wellbeing Those in Need | $40,000 |
| Samuel Waxman Cancer Research New York, NY | Cancer Research for Faster Cures | $38,000 |
| Americans Assoc Ben-Gurion Univ New York, NY | Educational / Research | $35,000 |
| Israel Air Force Center Foundation Las Vegas, NV | Youth Leadership Training | $25,000 |
| Negev Foundation Cleveland, OH | Develop Agricultural Techniques | $25,000 |
| Jewish Colorado Denver, CO | Source for Giving to Community | $20,000 |
| Academy Youth Service Organization Huntington Beach, CA | Educational Programs | $20,000 |
| PGA Tour First Tee Foundation Inc Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | Education to Build Character | $20,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland Cleveland, OH | Campaign for Jewish Needs | $15,000 |
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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 | $3,742,422 | $462,576 | $506,135 | $394,000 | 20 | $397,021 | $312,963 | $392,197 |
| 2023 | $3,666,774 | $441,375 | $484,445 | $368,000 | 18 | $370,931 | $308,750 | $371,188 |
| 2022 | $3,671,005 | $373,399 | $526,503 | $374,600 | 20 | $378,060 | $219,987 | $380,932 |
| 2021 | $3,911,970 | $355,932 | $370,975 | $281,000 | 15 | $284,286 | $269,269 | $350,907 |
| 2020 | $3,981,606 | $347,880 | $372,847 | $286,000 | 16 | — | $264,083 | $295,232 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jack and Florence Berlin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $392K 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’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included organizations working in several areas. For example, Jewish Family Service of Colorado describes its mission as improving the lives of individuals and families in need throughout Colorado through comprehensive support services. The American Lung Association says its mission is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy, and research. PGA TOUR First Tee Foundation says it helps young people build character through golf and life-skills programming.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $394,000. Grant amounts ranged from $4,000 to $74,000, with a median of $15,000. Among the largest grants were $74,000 to American Friends of Tel Aviv for cancer research, $40,000 to Jewish Family Service of Colorado to enhance the wellbeing of people in need, and $38,000 to Samuel Waxman Cancer Research for cancer research toward faster cures. Other grants included $35,000 to Americans Assoc Ben-Gurion Univ for educational and research purposes and $25,000 each to Israel Air Force Center Foundation for youth leadership training and Negev Foundation to develop agricultural techniques.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Patrice Berry as president; Mark S. Berry, Shelia Berlin, Marci Allen, Mimi Allen, Kathleen Thordsen Bartlett, and Daniel L. Smith CPA as directors; Jeffrey H. Berlin as treasurer; and Mark Allen as secretary.
Jack and Florence Berlin Foundation is led by Patrice Berry, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patrice Berry
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel L. Smith CPA
Director & CPA
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Thordsen Bartlett
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marci Allen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark S. Berry
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mimi Allen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shelia Berlin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey H. Berlin
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Allen
Secretary
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 Jack and Florence Berlin Foundation
How much does Jack and Florence Berlin Foundation give each year?
Jack and Florence Berlin Foundation gave $394K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $368K across 18 grants.
What is Jack and Florence Berlin Foundation's typical grant size?
Jack and Florence Berlin Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $19,700, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jack and Florence Berlin Foundation that year got $31K on average.
Where does Jack and Florence Berlin Foundation give grants?
Jack and Florence Berlin Foundation's top state is New York, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (22%) and Ohio (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants), Denver, CO (4 grants) and Cleveland, OH (3 grants).
Does Jack and Florence Berlin Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Jack and Florence Berlin Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Jack and Florence Berlin Foundation's largest grantees?
Jack and Florence Berlin Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American Friends of TEL Aviv ($74,000), Jewish Family Service of Colorado ($40,000) and Samuel Waxman Cancer Research ($38,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jack and Florence Berlin Foundation?
Jack and Florence Berlin Foundation reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $397K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $392K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jack and Florence Berlin Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included organizations working in several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jack and Florence Berlin Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Jack and Florence Berlin Foundation's EIN?
Jack and Florence Berlin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1551106. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jack and Florence Berlin 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.
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