JR and Katie Berger Family Foundation
JR and Katie Berger Family Foundation is a private family foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Also known as JRB Charitable Foundation, it was established in 2022 and operates as a 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation focuses on grantmaking to nonprofit organizations aligned with exempt charitable purposes.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.3M
-2.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$366K
+27.3% YoY
Grant Count
26
-42.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
+120.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation has not publicly provided a formal mission statement. However, based on its grantmaking activity, the foundation supports organizations focused on:
- Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking
- Education
- Health care
The foundation demonstrates particular commitment to Jewish community organizations and causes.
Grantmaking
The foundation made an additional 25+ grants totaling $223,592 in 2023.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Illinois
- New Jersey
- Missouri
The foundation's principal address is located in Chicago, Illinois (900 N Michigan Ave Ste 930, Chicago, IL 60611).
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $4,410,185
- Total revenues: $164,139
- Total expenses: $296,442
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $4,313,209
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,313,209 | $4,410,185 | $4,538,754 |
| Revenue | $270,559 | $164,139 | $232,530 |
| Expenses | $377,538 | $296,442 | $233,217 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $372,511 | $291,707 | $224,798 |
| Net Investment Income | $251,835 | $146,595 | $211,664 |
| Distributable Amount | $321,918 | $288,165 | $284,783 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
165 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| James R Berger | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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