Steven and Ilene Berman Family
Steven and Ilene Berman Family is a private foundation based in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania. It made 46 grants totaling $1,205,423 in filing year 2025, with recipients including hospitals, schools, and community organizations.
Steven and Ilene Berman Family at a glance
In short: Steven and Ilene Berman Family gave $1.2M across 46 grants in 2025 (avg $26K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 39% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,205,423
- +201.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 46
- +27.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,205
- +136.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,075
- Total assets
- $3,243,169
- -12.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (18 of 46, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Steven and Ilene Berman Family
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It directs applicants to mail a written application that includes the organization’s name, address, and purpose. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Application Should Be Mailed To The
Mailing address: PO Box 266, Gladwyne, PA 19035
Phone: (215) 572-7103
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Steven and Ilene Berman Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia ($337K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
205 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 190 grants of 205 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 5% to New York, 4% to Connecticut, and 1% to New Jersey. The filing also lists Georgia at 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Steven and Ilene Berman Family open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 18 of 46 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $40K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 54% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 189% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $327K (2023) to $1.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 46 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | Charitable Function | $337,377 |
| Aim Academy Abington, PA | Charitable Function | $204,542 |
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Charitable Function | $165,094 |
| Laurel House Norristown, PA | Charitable Function | $61,552 |
| Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center East Norriton Township, PA | Charitable Function | $61,552 |
| Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund Fort Washington, PA | Charitable Function | $57,705 |
| Mitzvan Circle Norristown, PA | Charitable Function | $53,255 |
| The Nagen Project Bloomfield, CT | Charitable Function | $50,000 |
| American Technion Society New York, NY | Charitable Function | $49,912 |
| Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House Philadelphia, PA | Charitable Function | $49,442 |
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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 | $3,243,169 | $343,673 | $1,214,128 | $1,205,423 | 46 | $1,205,423 | $334,968 | $1,147,383 |
| 2024 | $3,689,854 | $9,913,213 | $399,221 | $399,221 | 36 | $399,221 | $43,651 | $610,436 |
| 2023 | $3,909,111 | $2,848,551 | $333,018 | $327,382 | 32 | $327,382 | $18,955 | $326,977 |
| 2022 | $4,199,593 | $238,135 | $422,855 | $416,502 | 42 | $416,502 | $38,728 | $367,444 |
| 2021 | $4,464,223 | $951,164 | $493,837 | $485,547 | 49 | $485,547 | $32,364 | $380,327 |
| 2020 | $4,781,596 | $543,220 | $468,922 | $462,760 | 46 | — | $183,639 | $289,225 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Steven and Ilene Berman Family reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2025 — 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 2025 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as domestic violence services, assistance to families caring for seriously ill children, and efforts to address antisemitism. Laurel House describes its work as providing crisis intervention, safe haven, supportive programs, and resources for people impacted by domestic violence. The Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund says it provides financial assistance and direct support to families caring for children with serious or chronic illnesses, conditions, or injuries. The Nagen Project describes its work as research, legal action, and strategic communication to address antisemitism.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 46 grants totaling $1,205,423. Grants ranged from $75 to $337,377, with a median of $2,075. The largest awards included $337,377 to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, $204,542 to AIM Academy, and $165,094 to the University of Pennsylvania. Other notable grants were $61,552 each to Laurel House and Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center, $57,705 to the Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund, and $53,255 to Mitzvan Circle.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Steven Berman and Ilene Berman as managing trustees.
Steven and Ilene Berman Family is led by Ilene Berman, Managing Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ilene Berman
Managing Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steven Berman
Managing Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Steven and Ilene Berman Family
How much does Steven and Ilene Berman Family give each year?
Steven and Ilene Berman Family gave $1.2M across 46 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $399K across 36 grants.
What is Steven and Ilene Berman Family's typical grant size?
Steven and Ilene Berman Family's median grant in 2025 was $2,075, and its average grant was $26,205, across 46 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Steven and Ilene Berman Family that year got $5K on average.
Where does Steven and Ilene Berman Family give grants?
Steven and Ilene Berman Family gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (15 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Ambler, PA (4 grants) and Margate, NJ (3 grants).
Does Steven and Ilene Berman Family give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 46 grants with a stated purpose on Steven and Ilene Berman Family's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Function" (46 grants).
Who are Steven and Ilene Berman Family's largest grantees?
Steven and Ilene Berman Family's largest 2025 grantees include Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia ($337,377), Aim Academy ($204,542) and University of Pennsylvania ($165,094), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Steven and Ilene Berman Family?
Steven and Ilene Berman Family reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2025 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 Steven and Ilene Berman Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as domestic violence services, assistance to families caring for seriously ill children, and efforts to address antisemitism. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Steven and Ilene Berman Family?
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Steven and Ilene Berman Family's EIN?
Steven and Ilene Berman Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0005599. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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