The Judith and Michael Berman Foundation
The Judith and Michael Berman Foundation is organized to carry out the purposes of minneapolis jewish federation by accepting contributions, investing its assets, and making grants to benefit jewish causes and organizations.
The Judith and Michael Berman Foundation at a glance
In short: The Judith and Michael Berman Foundation gave $45K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $45,000
- +4.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,500
- -47.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Total assets
- $271,473
- -10.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Judith and Michael Berman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee ($35K). Together the top 2 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Judith and Michael Berman Foundation gives
- Giving fell 20% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2023) to $69K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee New York, NY | General Operating Support | $35,000 |
| New Israel Fund Lewiston, ME | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $271,473 | $22,562 | $60,734 | $45,000 | 2 | $22,562 |
| 2023 | $303,894 | $10,747 | $45,892 | $43,000 | 1 | $10,747 |
| 2022 | $314,428 | $93,292 | $71,778 | $68,500 | 1 | $93,292 |
| 2021 | $423,607 | $19,386 | $60,486 | $56,500 | 1 | $19,386 |
| 2020 | $421,737 | $8,370 | $58,279 | $54,500 | 1 | $8,370 |
About The Judith and Michael Berman Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Judith and Michael Berman Foundation is a public charity, based in Minneapolis, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $271K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $45K. Net investment income was $23K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Judith and Michael Berman Foundation is led by Michael Berman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Berman
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Iris Tzafrir
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James A. Cohen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judith Berman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Lear
Secretary
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 Judith and Michael Berman Foundation
How much does The Judith and Michael Berman Foundation give each year?
The Judith and Michael Berman Foundation gave $45K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $43K across 1 grant.
How large is The Judith and Michael Berman Foundation?
The Judith and Michael Berman Foundation reported $271K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $23K.
Where does The Judith and Michael Berman Foundation operate?
The Judith and Michael Berman Foundation has awarded grants in Maine, Minnesota, New York.
What is The Judith and Michael Berman Foundation's EIN?
The Judith and Michael Berman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0181739. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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