Michael Berman Family Foundation
Michael Berman Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Scottsdale, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $252K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $91K. Net investment income was $198K.
Michael Berman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Michael Berman Family Foundation gave $91K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $91,000
- +160.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,200
- +56.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $252,156
- +47.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (77% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Michael Berman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hereditary Disease Foundation ($50K). Together the top 5 received $91K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 14 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Michael Berman Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 203% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $130K (2021). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $91K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hereditary Disease Foundation New York, NY | Huntington's Disease Career Advancement Grant (HD-Cag) | $50,000 |
| HD Buzz Hereditary Disease Foundation New York, NY | General Fund Support | $20,000 |
| Mizel Institute Denver, CO | General Fund Support | $10,000 |
| Factor-H Los Angeles, CA | General Fund Support | $10,000 |
| After-School All-Stars (Asas) Dallas, TX | Event Support | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $252,156 | $206,137 | $125,145 | $91,000 | 5 | $122,877 | $197,716 | $5,020 |
| 2024 | $171,164 | $8,520 | $36,242 | $35,000 | 3 | $35,000 | $8,520 | $9,390 |
| 2023 | $198,886 | $1,340 | $10,995 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,895 | $1,454 | — |
| 2022 | $106,890 | $162 | $30,050 | $30,000 | 2 | $30,045 | $157 | — |
| 2021 | $136,778 | $248,191 | $132,515 | $130,000 | 3 | $132,262 | $538 | — |
| 2020 | $21,102 | $50,014 | $119,125 | $119,000 | 1 | — | $1 | $2,741 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael Berman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Michael Berman Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barbara Berman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Berman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Berman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Michael Berman Family Foundation
How much does Michael Berman Family Foundation give each year?
Michael Berman Family Foundation gave $91K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $35K across 3 grants.
What is Michael Berman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Michael Berman Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $18,200, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Michael Berman Family Foundation give grants?
Michael Berman Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (11%) and California (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Michael Berman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of Michael Berman Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Michael Berman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Michael Berman Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Hereditary Disease Foundation ($50,000), HD Buzz Hereditary Disease Foundation ($20,000) and Mizel Institute ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Michael Berman Family Foundation?
Michael Berman Family Foundation reported $252K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $123K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Michael Berman Family Foundation's EIN?
Michael Berman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3947917. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 27, 2026)
Live grants for the work Michael Berman Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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