Madeleine & Mandell L Berman Foundation
The Madeleine & Mandell L Berman Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1994 in Michigan. Headquartered in Novi, Michigan, the foundation operates as a philanthropic vehicle for targeted charitable contributions focused on Jewish communal initiatives and Detroit-area community development.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$908K
+151.5% YoY
Grant Count
34
+161.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$27K
-3.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's core mission centers on advancing Jewish communal initiatives through grantmaking, with particular emphasis on:
- Jewish education and research
- Empirical studies of the contemporary American Jewish community
- Data preservation and policy analysis related to Jewish communities
- Programs in Israel promoting employment and education for Arab citizens
- Detroit-based projects addressing urban recovery, youth development, and immediate community needs
- Support for 501(c)(3) organizations aligned with these priorities
The foundation reflects a commitment to evidence-based Jewish communal leadership and special education.
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants to charitable organizations, with typical award ranges of $1,000–$165,000. The foundation channels resources to 501(c)(3) organizations aligned with its priorities.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports initiatives primarily in Michigan, Colorado, and New York, with particular emphasis on Detroit-area projects and programs in Israel.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $19.6 million
- Total Revenue: $326,000
- Total Expenses: $745,000
- Total Liabilities: $0
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| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
133 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Mandell L. Berman (1917–2016) and his wife Madeleine H. Berman founded the foundation. Their daughter Sarai Berman Shoup served as an Executive Director of the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JONATHAN BERMAN | TRUSTEE | 2 | $50,000 |
| ANN FELD | TRUSTEE | 2 | $25,000 |
| DAVID JONES | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LAURENCE FREEDMAN | TRUSTEE | 2 | $25,000 |
Contact Information
Madeleine & Mandell L Berman Foundation 24875 Novi Rd Unit 1350 Novi, MI 48376-7750 Telephone: 248-353-8390 EIN: 38-6644875
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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