The Marc David Foundation is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, established in 1999. It is a 501(c)(3) organization that makes grants to charitable organizations across multiple focus areas. The foundation does not maintain a public website, maintaining a relatively low public profile in the philanthropic sector.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.1M
+123.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
-15.3% YoY
Grant Count
15
-34.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$73K
+29.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
According to tax filings, the Marc David Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to:
- Education — Private K-12 schools, universities, and out-of-school time programs for children
- Youth Development — Out-of-school activities and youth-focused programs
- Jewish Causes
- LGBTQ Causes
- Public Health
The foundation's grantmaking reflects the personal interests of its founders and remains family-focused in its approach to philanthropy.
Grantmaking
The foundation accepts contact for funding-related inquiries, though specific application procedures are not publicly detailed.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Pennsylvania (particularly the Philadelphia area)
- New York
- Florida
The Berman family has strong ties to the Philadelphia region, particularly through their involvement with Abington Friends School in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2023):
- Total assets: $4,515,503
- Total revenues: $750,792
- Total expenses: $1,315,022
- Total grants, contributions, etc.: $797,173
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total assets: $10,104,402
- Total giving: $1,097,052
Staffing:
- The foundation operates with 0 employees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,104,402 | $4,515,503 | $4,969,387 |
| Revenue | $6,434,647 | $750,792 | $507,884 |
| Expenses | $1,109,453 | $1,315,022 | $239,405 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,097,052 | $1,294,692 | $211,575 |
| Net Investment Income | $202,714 | $43,169 | $80,361 |
| Distributable Amount | $263,941 | $217,321 | $252,567 |
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
93 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
The Marc David Foundation is steered by Marc Berman and David Berman. Marc Berman co-founded Service Champ in 1984, a leading distributor of automotive aftermarket parts and supplies in the quick lube industry with multiple facilities across the United States and Canada. The Berman brothers have been involved in the automobile products business for years and are associated with R&B Inc.
Marc and David Berman are parents at Abington Friends School and have been heavily involved with the institution. They donated to help create the Richard N. Berman Athletics Center, named after Marc's late brother.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARC H BERMAN | MANAGING TRUSTEE | — | — |
| DAVID I BERMAN | MANAGING TRUSTEE | — | — |
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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