The Mario & Lilian Berkowitz
The Mario & Lilian Berkowitz is a private foundation based in Surfside, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with listed grant purposes primarily religious and, in some cases, humanitarian.
The Mario & Lilian Berkowitz at a glance
In short: The Mario & Lilian Berkowitz gave $97K across 50 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $97,229
- +5.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 50
- +72.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,945
- -38.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $228
- Total assets
- $76,397
- -52.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (65% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Mario & Lilian Berkowitz
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 525 95Th Street, Surfside, FL 33154
Phone: (954) 336-3139
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mario & Lilian Berkowitz funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mementos De Torah ($37K). Together the top 10 received $89K.
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 90 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 65% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 29% to New York, and 5% to New Jersey. The remaining reported shares were 1% to an unspecified state and less than 1% to Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 50 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Mario & Lilian Berkowitz gives
- 28% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $63K (2022) to $97K (2024). In 2024 it made 50 grants totaling $97K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mementos De Torah Miami, FL | Religious | $37,460 |
| Chazak Global Inc New York, NY | Religious | $16,000 |
| Ness 26 Inc Surfside, FL | Religious | $11,008 |
| Ohr Hatorah Yeshiva High School Hollywood, FL | Religious | $8,350 |
| TOV Inc Monsey, NY | Religious | $4,500 |
| Chesed Lakol Lakewood New Jersey, NJ | Humanitarian | $3,591 |
| Ajdut Israel Inc Brooklyn, NY | Religious | $3,000 |
| Presidential Synagogue North Miami, FL | Religious | $2,192 |
| Colel Chabad Brooklyn, NY | Religious | $1,927 |
| K Space Aventura Aventura, FL | Religious | $1,400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $76,397 | $17,219 | $101,316 | $97,229 | 50 | $97,229 | $6,257 |
| 2023 | $160,494 | $12,422 | $98,054 | $92,311 | 29 | $92,311 | $10,092 |
| 2022 | $245,249 | $56,444 | $70,066 | $63,189 | 11 | $63,189 | $12,723 |
| 2021 | $258,871 | $345,233 | $17,672 | — | — | — | $1,573 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mario & Lilian Berkowitz reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants include support for religious organizations and humanitarian work. For example, OHR Hatorah Yeshiva High School describes itself as an Orthodox Jewish high school serving boys in grades 9–12 in South Florida. AJDUT ISRAEL describes work that includes religious education, food security, poverty relief, and social services for Jewish communities in South and Central America and Jews of Latin American descent in the United States. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 50 grants totaling $97,229. Grant amounts ranged from $10 to $37,460, with a median of $228.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $37,460 to MEMENTOS DE TORAH (religious), $16,000 to CHAZAK GLOBAL INC (religious), $11,008 to NESS 26 INC (religious), $8,350 to OHR HATORAH YESHIVA HIGH SCHOOL (religious), and $4,500 to TOV INC (religious). Other listed grants included $3,591 to CHESED LAKOL LAKEWOOD (humanitarian) and $3,000 to AJDUT ISRAEL INC (religious).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists MARIO BERKOWITZ and LILIAN BERKOWITZ as trustees.
The Mario & Lilian Berkowitz's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lilian Berkowitz
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mario Berkowitz
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Mario & Lilian Berkowitz
How much does The Mario & Lilian Berkowitz give each year?
The Mario & Lilian Berkowitz gave $97K across 50 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $92K across 29 grants.
What is The Mario & Lilian Berkowitz's typical grant size?
The Mario & Lilian Berkowitz's median grant in 2024 was $228, and its average grant was $1,945, across 50 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Mario & Lilian Berkowitz give grants?
The Mario & Lilian Berkowitz gives mostly in Florida: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (29%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (7 grants), Miami, FL (4 grants), Surfside, FL (4 grants) and Lakewood, NJ (4 grants).
Does The Mario & Lilian Berkowitz give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 50 grants with a stated purpose on The Mario & Lilian Berkowitz's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (46 grants) and "Humanitarian" (4 grants).
Who are The Mario & Lilian Berkowitz's largest grantees?
The Mario & Lilian Berkowitz's largest 2024 grantees include Mementos De Torah ($37,460), Chazak Global Inc ($16,000) and Ness 26 Inc ($11,008), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Mario & Lilian Berkowitz?
The Mario & Lilian Berkowitz reported $76K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $97K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Mario & Lilian Berkowitz fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for religious organizations and humanitarian work. For example, OHR Hatorah Yeshiva High School describes itself as an Orthodox Jewish high school serving boys in grades 9–12 in South Florida. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mario & Lilian Berkowitz?
The foundation 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 Mario & Lilian Berkowitz's EIN?
The Mario & Lilian Berkowitz's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-6822088. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does The Mario & Lilian Berkowitz accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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