Madeleine & Mandell L Berman Foundation
The Madeleine & Mandell L Berman Foundation is a private foundation based in Novi, Michigan. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations in Michigan and other states, including universities, animal-welfare organizations, arts organizations, and organizations responding to humanitarian needs.
Madeleine & Mandell L Berman Foundation at a glance
In short: Madeleine & Mandell L Berman Foundation gave $908K across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $907,588
- +151.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- +161.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,694
- -3.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,050
- Total assets
- $19,428,160
- -1.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (62% 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 Madeleine & Mandell L Berman 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: 24875 Novi Road 1350, Novi, MI 48376
Phone: (248) 353-8390
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Madeleine & Mandell L Berman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Michigan Humane Society ($150K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $712K.
Grant Size Distribution
133 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 114 grants of 133 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 62% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 17% to New York, 7% to Washington, D.C., 6% to California, and 3% to Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Madeleine & Mandell L Berman Foundation gives
- 23% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $80K (2020) to $1.1M (2021). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $908K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne State University Detroit, MI | Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Michigan Humane Society Detroit, MI | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Weill Cornell Medicine New York, NY | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Eastern Michigan University Foundation Ypsilanti, MI | Unrestricted | $70,000 |
| Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University Stanford, CA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Boulder Jewish Community Center Boulder, CO | Unrestricted | $31,588 |
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra Detroit, MI | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Women Who Weld Madison Heights, MI | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
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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 | $19,428,160 | $1,140,444 | $1,358,986 | $907,588 | 34 | $1,167,814 | $949,275 | $1,104,542 |
| 2023 | $19,646,702 | $326,349 | $745,473 | $360,935 | 13 | $596,829 | $272,830 | $1,002,592 |
| 2022 | $20,046,953 | $86,345 | $857,198 | $516,490 | 33 | $719,321 | $99,792 | $996,363 |
| 2021 | $20,949,653 | $4,965,137 | $1,350,010 | $1,060,717 | 49 | $1,244,557 | $784,340 | $998,487 |
| 2020 | $17,331,573 | $-65,697 | $364,693 | $80,000 | 4 | — | $302,704 | $889,507 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Madeleine & Mandell L Berman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in varied areas. For example, Michigan Humane Society says its mission is “to improve and save lives through compassionate care, community engagement and advocacy for animals.” Women Who Weld says it teaches women to weld and find employment in the welding industry. World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. The Detroit Symphony Orchestra says it impacts lives through musical experiences and sustains an orchestra for its city and the global community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 34 grants totaling $907,588. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $150,000, with a median of $13,050. Notable grants included $150,000 to Wayne State University, $100,000 to Michigan Humane Society, $100,000 to Weill Cornell Medicine, $70,000 to Eastern Michigan University Foundation, and $50,000 each to Stanford University and World Central Kitchen. The listed purposes for these grants were unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jonathan Berman, Ann Feld, David Jones, and Laurence Freedman as trustees.
Madeleine & Mandell L Berman Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; 3 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ann Feld
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $25K (2024)
David Jones
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$25K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Jonathan Berman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Laurence Freedman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $25K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $50K, to Jonathan Berman (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Madeleine & Mandell L Berman Foundation
How much does Madeleine & Mandell L Berman Foundation give each year?
Madeleine & Mandell L Berman Foundation gave $908K across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $361K across 13 grants.
What is Madeleine & Mandell L Berman Foundation's typical grant size?
Madeleine & Mandell L Berman Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $13,050, and its average grant was $26,694, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Madeleine & Mandell L Berman Foundation give grants?
Madeleine & Mandell L Berman Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (17%) and District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (14 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Madison Heights, MI (3 grants).
Does Madeleine & Mandell L Berman Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of Madeleine & Mandell L Berman Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (33 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Madeleine & Mandell L Berman Foundation's largest grantees?
Madeleine & Mandell L Berman Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Michigan Humane Society ($150,000 across 3 grants), Wayne State University ($150,000) and Weill Cornell Medicine ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Madeleine & Mandell L Berman Foundation?
Madeleine & Mandell L Berman Foundation reported $19.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Madeleine & Mandell L Berman Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in varied areas. For example, Michigan Humane Society says its mission is “to improve and save lives through compassionate care, community engagement and advocacy for animals.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Madeleine & Mandell L Berman 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 Madeleine & Mandell L Berman Foundation's EIN?
Madeleine & Mandell L Berman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6644875. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Madeleine & Mandell L Berman 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Madeleine & Mandell L Berman Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/madeleine-and-mandell-l-berman-foundation-morg_4dc336ae2f06442b9c2ac0e484aad347
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