The Milton and Ruth Berman
The Milton and Ruth Berman is a private foundation based in Beverly Hills, California. In 2024, it reported 66 grants totaling $198,750, with all listed grant purposes designated unrestricted.
The Milton and Ruth Berman at a glance
In short: The Milton and Ruth Berman gave $199K across 66 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in California. 6% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $198,750
- +24.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 66
- -1.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,011
- +26.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $2,291,149
- -10.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (4 of 66, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (72% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Milton and Ruth Berman
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 124 S Lasky Drive 2Nd Fl, Beverly Hills, CA 90212-1718
Phone: (818) 746-6509
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Milton and Ruth Berman funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services ($25K). Together the top 10 received $130K.
Grant Size Distribution
348 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 348 grants of 348 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California organizations received 72% of grant dollars, New York organizations 13%, and New Mexico organizations 10%. Organizations in Washington, DC, and Ohio each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 66 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Milton and Ruth Berman open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 66 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 91% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $158K (2020) to $199K (2024). In 2024 it made 66 grants totaling $199K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services Culver City, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| St John's Health Santa Monica, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Tomorrow's Women Santa Fe, NM | Unrestricted | $20,250 |
| Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater New York, NY | Unrestricted | $14,000 |
| Los Angeles Jewish Health Reseda, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Stephen S Wise Temple Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Temple Akiba Culver City, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Research Foundation for SUNY Albany, NY | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Connecting to Cure Crohn's & Colitis Beverly Hills, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of LA Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,291,149 | $-65,640 | $210,928 | $198,750 | 66 | $198,750 | $117,070 | $177,391 |
| 2023 | $2,563,534 | $514,886 | $195,221 | $159,685 | 67 | $159,685 | $162,790 | $157,571 |
| 2022 | $2,190,727 | $94,912 | $175,827 | $167,198 | 65 | $167,198 | $86,283 | $154,890 |
| 2021 | $2,463,350 | $15,491 | $178,869 | $170,635 | 77 | $170,635 | $64,125 | $161,743 |
| 2020 | $2,626,728 | $71,378 | $182,070 | $158,226 | 73 | — | $70,627 | $149,713 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Milton and Ruth Berman reported a distributable amount of $177K 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 included support for organizations working in areas such as mental health, health care, arts and dance, community services, and animal welfare. For example, Tomorrow’s Women describes its mission as training young women from Palestine, Israel, and the United States to become leaders who work to resolve conflicts and promote equality, peace, and justice. Kitt Crusaders says it works to reduce cat euthanasia in Los Angeles through rescue, rehoming, fundraising, and education. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 66 grants totaling $198,750. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $1,000; all listed purposes were unrestricted. Notable grants included $25,000 each to Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services and St John’s Health, $20,250 to Tomorrow’s Women, and $14,000 to Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Other grants included $10,000 each to Los Angeles Jewish Health, Stephen S Wise Temple, and Temple Akiba.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Andrew Berman and Sara Rutenberg as trustees.
The Milton and Ruth Berman's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew Berman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara Rutenberg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Milton and Ruth Berman
How much does The Milton and Ruth Berman give each year?
The Milton and Ruth Berman gave $199K across 66 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $160K across 67 grants.
What is The Milton and Ruth Berman's typical grant size?
The Milton and Ruth Berman's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,011, across 66 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Milton and Ruth Berman that year got $9K on average.
Where does The Milton and Ruth Berman give grants?
The Milton and Ruth Berman gives mostly in California: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (13%) and New Mexico (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (25 grants), New York, NY (6 grants), Culver City, CA (3 grants) and Santa Monica, CA (2 grants).
Does The Milton and Ruth Berman give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Milton and Ruth Berman's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (66 of 66) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Milton and Ruth Berman's largest grantees?
The Milton and Ruth Berman's largest 2024 grantees include Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services ($25,000), St John's Health ($25,000) and Tomorrow's Women ($20,250), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Milton and Ruth Berman?
The Milton and Ruth Berman reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $199K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $177K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Milton and Ruth Berman fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as mental health, health care, arts and dance, community services, and animal welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Milton and Ruth Berman?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Milton and Ruth Berman's EIN?
The Milton and Ruth Berman's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-6371941. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Milton and Ruth Berman 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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