Meir Yecheskel (Mickey) Berger
Meir Yecheskel (Mickey) Berger is a private foundation, based in Cedarhurst, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $17K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $4K.
Meir Yecheskel (Mickey) Berger at a glance
In short: Meir Yecheskel (Mickey) Berger gave $4K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,600
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,600
- +60.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,600
- Total assets
- $16,585
- -17.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Meir Yecheskel (Mickey) Berger funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ahavas Yisroel ($4K).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Meir Yecheskel (Mickey) Berger gives
- Giving grew 140% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 398% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $5K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ahavas Yisroel Cedarhurst, NY | Religious Service | $3,600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,585 | $15 | $3,600 | $3,600 | 1 | $3,600 | $905 |
| 2023 | $20,170 | — | $4,515 | $4,500 | 2 | $4,500 | $1,105 |
| 2022 | $24,685 | — | $3,625 | $3,600 | 2 | $3,600 | $1,305 |
| 2021 | $28,310 | — | $1,500 | $1,500 | 1 | $1,500 | $1,431 |
| 2020 | $29,810 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 | 2 | — | $1,491 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Meir Yecheskel (Mickey) Berger reported a distributable amount of $905 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Meir Yecheskel (Mickey) Berger is led by Joseph Berger, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph Berger
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tamar Miller
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michelle Berger
Secretary
On filings since 2020
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 Meir Yecheskel (Mickey) Berger
How much does Meir Yecheskel (Mickey) Berger give each year?
Meir Yecheskel (Mickey) Berger gave $4K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5K across 2 grants.
How large is Meir Yecheskel (Mickey) Berger?
Meir Yecheskel (Mickey) Berger reported $17K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $905 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Meir Yecheskel (Mickey) Berger operate?
Meir Yecheskel (Mickey) Berger has awarded grants in New York.
What is Meir Yecheskel (Mickey) Berger's EIN?
Meir Yecheskel (Mickey) Berger's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4936053. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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