The Edwin J and Barbara R Berkowitz
The Edwin J and Barbara R Berkowitz Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. Established in 1998, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and has been tax-exempt since July 1998.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9K
-17.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$634K
+9.7% YoY
Grant Count
56
+9.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
-0.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation gives primarily for education and to Jewish organizations.
Grantmaking
The foundation maintains minimal liabilities and distributes grants annually to support its stated focus areas.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, located at 439 Garden Lane, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-3625.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,839 | $10,760 | $16,501 |
| Revenue | $635,062 | $575,359 | $575,176 |
| Expenses | $636,983 | $581,100 | $571,000 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $634,333 | $578,500 | $568,500 |
| Net Investment Income | $62 | $268 | $176 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,895 | $519 | $1,804 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Arthur Berkowitz serves as President of the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARBARA R BERKOWITZ | MANAGING TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ARTHUR M BERKOWITZ | MANAGING TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ALAN BERKOWITZ | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| DANIEL M BERKOWITZ | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| PNINA B SIEGLER | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Contact Information
Telephone: 610-664-8335
EIN: 23-7978506
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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