The Kurt Berliner Foundation Inc
The Kurt Berliner Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Palm Beach, Florida. Its 2025 grants supported organizations in areas including arts and culture, gardens, community outreach, and education.
The Kurt Berliner Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Kurt Berliner Foundation Inc gave $195K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), top state Florida. 71% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $195,200
- +36.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,133
- +2.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,198
- Total assets
- $1,265,223
- -4.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 71% first-time grantees (17 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (49% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Kurt Berliner Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2150 Ibis Isle Rd Ph1, Palm Beach, FL 33480
Phone: (203) 918-6691
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kurt Berliner Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Society of the Four Arts ($64K). Together the top 10 received $185K.
Grant Size Distribution
164 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 163 grants of 164 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 49% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 38% to recipients in New York. Connecticut received 7%, Massachusetts 5%, and Pennsylvania 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Kurt Berliner Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
71%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 17 of 24 grantees (71%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $16K repeat.
- 21% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 233% 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 $118K (2023) to $195K (2025). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $195K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Society of the Four Arts Palm Beach, FL | Expansion, Program, Unrestricted | $64,190 |
| Garden Club of America New York, NY | Unrestricted, Restricted, Flower Sho | $26,400 |
| New York Botantical Gardens Bronx, NY | Unrestricted | $25,235 |
| Garden Club of Palm Beach Palm Beach, FL | Restricted, Flower Show | $18,500 |
| Metropolitan Musuem of Art New York, NY | Unrestricted | $15,800 |
| Bethesda Church Outreach West Palm Beach, FL | Outreach | $10,345 |
| Boston University Medical School Boston, MA | Restricted - Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Town of Greenwich Parks and Rec Greenwich, CT | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| American Musuem of Natural History New York, NY | Unrestricted | $2,625 |
| The Pennsylvania Horticulture Socie Philadelphia, PA | Flower Show | $2,100 |
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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 | $1,265,223 | $234,683 | $296,288 | $195,200 | 24 | $255,268 | $27,418 | $109,450 |
| 2024 | $1,326,828 | $296,215 | $226,033 | $143,439 | 18 | $147,781 | $217,963 | $92,668 |
| 2023 | $1,257,146 | $44,254 | $222,665 | $118,374 | 32 | $129,332 | — | $93,238 |
| 2022 | $1,396,213 | $36,245 | $237,888 | $153,653 | 45 | $161,068 | $20,670 | — |
| 2021 | $1,550,283 | $341,795 | $246,188 | $144,682 | 45 | $158,825 | $254,435 | $108,692 |
| 2020 | $1,472,402 | $225,989 | $207,090 | $126,462 | 41 | — | $164,860 | $94,722 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kurt Berliner Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $109K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for cultural and educational organizations, garden and horticultural organizations, and community outreach. The Society of the Four Arts describes its mission as enriching, inspiring, and engaging the Palm Beach County community through educational and cultural programs. Long Island University describes its mission as providing excellence and access in private higher education. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $195,200 through 24 grants. Awards ranged from $100 to $64,190, with a median grant of $1,198. Among the largest grants were $64,190 to The Society of the Four Arts, $26,400 to the Garden Club of America, $25,235 to New York Botanical Gardens, $18,500 to the Garden Club of Palm Beach, and $15,800 to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Other grants included $10,345 to Bethesda Church Outreach and $10,000 each to Boston University Medical School and the Town of Greenwich Parks and Recreation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gabriella Avellino MD as director, vice president, and secretary; R E Patti-Avellino Esq as foundation manager; and John T Avellino as director and president.
The Kurt Berliner Foundation Inc is led by John T. Avellino, Director & President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John T. Avellino
Director & President
Director, President & Treasurer → Director & President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gabriella Avellino MD
Director, Vice President & S
Director, V-Pres & Secretary → Director, Vice President & S, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
R. E. Patti-Avellino Esq.
Foundation M
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
$73K (2024) → $72K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Repatti-Avellino Esq (2020–2023) — Foundation Manager
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $72K, to R E Patti-Avellino ESQ (Foundation M).
Frequently asked questions about The Kurt Berliner Foundation Inc
How much does The Kurt Berliner Foundation Inc give each year?
The Kurt Berliner Foundation Inc gave $195K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $143K across 18 grants.
What is The Kurt Berliner Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Kurt Berliner Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,198, and its average grant was $8,133, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Kurt Berliner Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Kurt Berliner Foundation Inc give grants?
The Kurt Berliner Foundation Inc's top state is Florida, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (38%) and Connecticut (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants), Greenwich, CT (3 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (3 grants) and Palm Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does The Kurt Berliner Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 79% of The Kurt Berliner Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Kurt Berliner Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Kurt Berliner Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include The Society of the Four Arts ($64,190), Garden Club of America ($26,400) and New York Botantical Gardens ($25,235), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Kurt Berliner Foundation Inc?
The Kurt Berliner Foundation Inc reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $255K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $109K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Kurt Berliner Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for cultural and educational organizations, garden and horticultural organizations, and community outreach. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kurt Berliner Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Kurt Berliner Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Kurt Berliner Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3320078. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Kurt Berliner Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 1, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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