The Berman Foundation Inc
The Berman Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Clearwater Beach, Florida. In its 2025 filing, it described its charitable activity as making contributions and related expenditures to encourage charitable giving and advance the education and well-being of children and families.
The Berman Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Berman Foundation Inc gave $10K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $347.8), mostly in Florida. 40% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,434
- +101.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- +15.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $348
- +74.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $172,754
- -6.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (12 of 30, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (61% 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 The Berman Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1200 Gulf Blvd 605, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767-2797
Phone: (727) 433-4402
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Berman Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Friends of Leket Israel ($1K). Together the top 10 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 105 grants of 105 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Florida recipients received 61% of grant dollars, followed by recipients in New Jersey (14%), California (6%), New York (5%), and Ohio (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Berman Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 30 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $325; repeat grants $363. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $275 repeat.
- 53% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+18%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 107% 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 $5K (2023) to $13K (2021). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Leket Israel Teaneck, NJ | National Food Bank | $1,000 |
| Metropolitan Ministries Tampa, FL | Food Bank | $1,000 |
| Archdiocese of Miami Miami Shores, FL | Religious Services | $1,000 |
| Florida Holocaust Museum St Petersburg, FL | Historical Society | $680 |
| Menorah Manor Foundation St Petersburg, FL | Health Services | $536 |
| Friends of Yad Sarah New York, NY | Health & Home Care Services | $530 |
| Hope Villages of America Clearwater, FL | Food Bank | $500 |
| Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Columbus, OH | Adoption Services | $500 |
| Hanley Foundation West Palm Beach, FL | Addiction Treatment | $500 |
| NSU Dr Kiran C Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine Ft Lauderdale, FL | Medical Education | $500 |
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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 | $172,754 | $5,894 | $17,055 | $10,434 | 30 | $10,434 | $1,330 | $9,717 |
| 2024 | $183,915 | $10,525 | $12,252 | $5,187 | 26 | $5,187 | $3,399 | $9,494 |
| 2023 | $185,642 | $8,008 | $8,235 | $4,939 | 9 | $4,939 | $5,117 | $8,702 |
| 2022 | $185,869 | $-3,810 | $18,042 | $8,879 | 14 | $14,710 | — | $9,600 |
| 2021 | $207,721 | $4,955 | $17,577 | $13,084 | 26 | $13,084 | $2,424 | $11,692 |
| 2020 | $220,343 | $331 | $13,684 | $11,510 | 18 | — | $2,918 | $11,815 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Berman Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $10K 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
The foundation states that its contributions are intended to “perpetuate and enlarge the notion of charitable giving and advance education and well being of children and families.” Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include providing food assistance, caring for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, supporting elderly residents and programs, and finding permanent homes for children in foster care. For example, American Friends of Leket Israel says it provides grants and assistance to organizations outside the United States to feed the hungry; Metropolitan Ministries says it serves people experiencing or at risk of homelessness; and the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption says it works to find permanent homes for children in foster care.
Other 2025 recipients included organizations whose missions concern animal welfare, epilepsy, and care for ill or injured people at home. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not additional mission statements of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $10,434. Grants ranged from $18 to $1,000, with a median of $250. Its largest grants included $1,000 each to American Friends of Leket Israel for a national food bank, Metropolitan Ministries for a food bank, and the Archdiocese of Miami for religious services. Other notable grants were $680 to the Florida Holocaust Museum, $536 to Menorah Manor Foundation, and $530 to Friends of Yad Sarah.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Arthur Berman as president, Bonnie Berman as secretary, and Estelle Berman as vice president.
The Berman Foundation Inc is led by Arthur Berman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Arthur Berman
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bonnie Berman
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Estelle Berman
Vice President
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 The Berman Foundation Inc
How much does The Berman Foundation Inc give each year?
The Berman Foundation Inc gave $10K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5K across 26 grants.
What is The Berman Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Berman Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $250, and its average grant was $348, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Berman Foundation Inc that year got $325 on average.
Where does The Berman Foundation Inc give grants?
The Berman Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (14%) and California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Clearwater, FL (4 grants), Teaneck, NJ (2 grants), Tampa, FL (2 grants) and St Petersburg, FL (2 grants).
Does The Berman Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on The Berman Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Animal Services" (6 grants), "Conservation" (3 grants) and "Relief Services" (3 grants).
Who are The Berman Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Berman Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include American Friends of Leket Israel ($1,000), Metropolitan Ministries ($1,000) and Archdiocese of Miami ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Berman Foundation Inc?
The Berman Foundation Inc reported $173K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Berman Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation states that its contributions are intended to “perpetuate and enlarge the notion of charitable giving and advance education and well being of children and families.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Berman Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Berman Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Berman Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4332181. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Berman Foundation Inc 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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