The David and Lyn Berelsman
The David and Lyn Berelsman is a private foundation based in Celebration, Florida. It makes grants to charitable organizations selected in advance; its 2024 filing states that it does not accept unsolicited requests.
The David and Lyn Berelsman at a glance
In short: The David and Lyn Berelsman gave $92K across 47 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Florida. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $92,450
- -62.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 47
- -34.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,967
- -42.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $2,434,937
- +1.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (18 of 47, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (38% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The David and Lyn Berelsman
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 238 Acadia Terrace, Celebration, FL 34747-5004
Phone: (407) 566-9294
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The David and Lyn Berelsman funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City Cambridge ($12K). Together the top 10 received $54K.
Grant Size Distribution
278 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 277 grants of 278 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Florida received 38% of grant dollars, Ohio 30%, Minnesota 18%, New York 6%, and the District of Columbia 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The David and Lyn Berelsman open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 47 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 71% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $92K (2022) to $246K (2023). In 2024 it made 47 grants totaling $92K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City Cambridge Cambridge, MN | Furtherance of Charitable Purposes | $12,000 |
| Advent Health Orlando, FL | Furtherance of Charitable Purposes | $6,000 |
| Donors Choose New York, NY | Furtherance of Charitable Purposes | $6,000 |
| Delphos St Johns School Delphos, OH | Furtherance of Charitable Purposes | $5,500 |
| United Arts of Central Florida Orlando, FL | Furtherance of Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Celebration Foundation Celebration, FL | Furtherance of Charitable Purposes | $4,500 |
| Dollars for Scholars Cambridge, MN | Furtherance of Charitable Purposes | $4,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution Washington, DC | Furtherance of Charitable Purposes | $4,000 |
| League Women Voters Orange County Winter Park, FL | Furtherance of Charitable Purposes | $3,500 |
| Embrace of Celebration Celebration, FL | Furtherance of Charitable Purposes | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,434,937 | $158,292 | $129,328 | $92,450 | 47 | $92,450 | $158,276 | $130,674 |
| 2023 | $2,405,972 | $87,893 | $278,795 | $245,650 | 72 | $245,650 | $96,661 | $128,904 |
| 2022 | $2,596,876 | $96,806 | $136,606 | $91,700 | 47 | $91,700 | $96,806 | $138,078 |
| 2021 | $2,636,676 | $161,105 | $142,482 | $118,100 | 68 | $118,100 | $161,105 | $142,118 |
| 2020 | $2,618,053 | $268,019 | $123,286 | $105,250 | 44 | — | $249,505 | $132,135 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The David and Lyn Berelsman reported a distributable amount of $131K for 2024 — 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 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as arts and culture, education, community building, knowledge-sharing, and assistance to people experiencing homelessness. For example, United Arts of Central Florida describes its mission as strengthening arts, science, history, and culture through collaborations and investments; A Gift for Teaching describes its mission as providing educational resources to empower teachers.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 47 grants totaling $92,450. Grants ranged from $250 to $12,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest grants included $12,000 to City Cambridge in Cambridge, Minnesota; $6,000 each to Advent Health in Orlando, Florida, and Donors Choose in New York, New York; and $5,500 to Delphos St Johns School in Delphos, Ohio. Other recipients included United Arts of Central Florida ($5,000), Celebration Foundation ($4,500), Dollars for Scholars ($4,000), Smithsonian Institution ($4,000), League Women Voters Orange County ($3,500), and Embrace of Celebration ($3,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David W Berelsman and Lynell D Cameron as trustees.
The David and Lyn Berelsman's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David W. Berelsman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynell D. Cameron
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 The David and Lyn Berelsman
How much does The David and Lyn Berelsman give each year?
The David and Lyn Berelsman gave $92K across 47 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $246K across 72 grants.
What is The David and Lyn Berelsman's typical grant size?
The David and Lyn Berelsman's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,967, across 47 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The David and Lyn Berelsman that year got $2K on average.
Where does The David and Lyn Berelsman give grants?
The David and Lyn Berelsman's top state is Florida, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (30%) and Minnesota (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Orlando, FL (10 grants), Delphos, OH (10 grants), Cambridge, MN (3 grants) and Celebration, FL (2 grants).
Who are The David and Lyn Berelsman's largest grantees?
The David and Lyn Berelsman's largest 2024 grantees include City Cambridge ($12,000), Advent Health ($6,000) and Donors Choose ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The David and Lyn Berelsman?
The David and Lyn Berelsman reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $92K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $131K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The David and Lyn Berelsman fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations working in areas such as arts and culture, education, community building, knowledge-sharing, and assistance to people experiencing homelessness. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The David and Lyn Berelsman?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 David and Lyn Berelsman's EIN?
The David and Lyn Berelsman's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2003023. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The David and Lyn Berelsman 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.
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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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