The Judy and Howard Berkowitz Foundation
The Judy and Howard Berkowitz Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Albany, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $9K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $321K.
The Judy and Howard Berkowitz Foundation at a glance
In short: The Judy and Howard Berkowitz Foundation gave $321K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $321K), mostly in New York. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $320,850
- +29.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $320,850
- +29.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $320,850
- Total assets
- $8,758
- -74.2% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who The Judy and Howard Berkowitz Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Judy and Howard Berkowitz Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+3%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $248K (2025) to $959K (2022). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $321K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached List Albany, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $320,850 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,758 | $305,000 | $330,218 | $320,850 | 1 | $325,546 | — | $763 |
| 2025 | $33,976 | $263,700 | $257,057 | $248,100 | 1 | $252,592 | — | $1,002 |
| 2024 | $27,333 | $99,500 | $325,403 | $316,125 | 1 | $320,553 | — | $6,575 |
| 2023 | $253,236 | $500,001 | $320,945 | $313,000 | 2 | $314,498 | — | $16,210 |
| 2022 | $74,180 | $629,921 | $967,014 | $958,850 | 1 | $958,850 | — | $13,318 |
| 2021 | $411,177 | $797 | $741,459 | $729,809 | 1 | — | $767 | $39,014 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Judy and Howard Berkowitz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $763 for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Judy and Howard Berkowitz Foundation's 2026 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Howard P. Berkowitz
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judith R. Berkowitz
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roger S. Berkowitz
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra L. Berkowitz
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Judy and Howard Berkowitz Foundation
How much does The Judy and Howard Berkowitz Foundation give each year?
The Judy and Howard Berkowitz Foundation gave $321K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $248K across 1 grant.
How large is The Judy and Howard Berkowitz Foundation?
The Judy and Howard Berkowitz Foundation reported $9K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $326K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $763 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Judy and Howard Berkowitz Foundation?
The Judy and Howard Berkowitz Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Albany, NY. It holds $9K in total assets as of 2026.
Where does The Judy and Howard Berkowitz Foundation operate?
The Judy and Howard Berkowitz Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, New York.
What is The Judy and Howard Berkowitz Foundation's EIN?
The Judy and Howard Berkowitz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3371065. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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