The Lyle and Janis Berman Family Foundation
The Lyle and Janis Berman Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Minnetonka, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $324K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $18K. Net investment income was $20K.
The Lyle and Janis Berman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lyle and Janis Berman Family Foundation gave $18K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $17,500
- -39.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,500
- -39.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $324,250
- -0.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (63% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Lyle and Janis Berman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Resolve Inc ($6K). Together the top 5 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Lyle and Janis Berman Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 75% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 137% of 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2020) to $80K (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Resolve Inc Washington, DC | General Funding | $5,500 |
| Adath Jeshurun Congregation Minnetonka, MN | General Funding | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Jewish Community Center Minneapolis, MN | General Funding | $5,000 |
| B'nai B'rith Washington, DC | General Funding | $1,000 |
| Jewish Family and Children Service Golden Valley, MN | General Funding | $1,000 |
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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 | $324,250 | $21,353 | $23,665 | $17,500 | 5 | $18,701 | $20,004 | $13,674 |
| 2023 | $326,562 | $22,110 | $33,571 | $29,000 | 5 | $31,120 | $4,434 | $14,650 |
| 2022 | $338,023 | $78,264 | $81,523 | $79,750 | 8 | $80,469 | $7,394 | $15,538 |
| 2021 | $341,282 | $340,753 | $11,681 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,826 | $193,198 | — |
| 2020 | $12,210 | $-14,356 | $10,814 | $9,200 | 6 | — | $18,494 | $480 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lyle and Janis Berman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lyle and Janis Berman Family Foundation is led by Lyle Berman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lyle Berman
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janis Berman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Neil Sell (2020) — Secretary
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 Lyle and Janis Berman Family Foundation
How much does The Lyle and Janis Berman Family Foundation give each year?
The Lyle and Janis Berman Family Foundation gave $18K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $29K across 5 grants.
What is The Lyle and Janis Berman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Lyle and Janis Berman Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $3,500, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lyle and Janis Berman Family Foundation give grants?
The Lyle and Janis Berman Family Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (37%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Lyle and Janis Berman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Lyle and Janis Berman Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Lyle and Janis Berman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Lyle and Janis Berman Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Resolve Inc ($5,500), Adath Jeshurun Congregation ($5,000) and Minnesota Jewish Community Center ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Lyle and Janis Berman Family Foundation?
The Lyle and Janis Berman Family Foundation reported $324K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Lyle and Janis Berman Family Foundation's EIN?
The Lyle and Janis Berman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1809328. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 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 May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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