The Stanley L and Phyllis Berger Family Foundation
The Stanley L and Phyllis Berger Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Southfield, Michigan. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable and educational organizations, with most reported grant dollars going to Michigan recipients.
The Stanley L and Phyllis Berger Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Stanley L and Phyllis Berger Family Foundation gave $210K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Michigan. 57% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $209,501
- +42.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,094
- +33.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,414,645
- +13.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 57% first-time grantees (8 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (99% 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 Stanley L and Phyllis Berger Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 29201 Telegraph Road Ste 612, Southfield, MI 48034
Phone: (248) 355-6800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Stanley L and Phyllis Berger Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit ($160K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $208K.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 116 grants of 121 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan. It also lists recipients in Minnesota, Illinois, and California, each at 0% of grant dollars as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Stanley L and Phyllis Berger Family Foundation open to new grantees?
57%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 14 grantees (57%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $33K. How we count
Medians: $726 first-time, $8K repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 306% 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 $128K (2020) to $210K (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $210K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit West Bloomfield, MI | Charitable | $159,750 |
| Cranbrook Educational Community Bloomfield Hills, MI | Educational | $22,500 |
| Yad Ezra Berkley, MI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic Pontiac, MI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| North Star Reach Pickney, MI | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Cranbrook CNTR Collection & Research Bloomfield Hills, MI | Educaitonal | $2,500 |
| Friendship Circle West Bloomfield, MI | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Jewish Family Service West Bloomfield, MI | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Henry Ford Health Detroit, MI | Charitable | $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 | $1,414,645 | $613,137 | $228,645 | $209,501 | 16 | $209,501 | $286,764 | — |
| 2023 | $1,247,431 | $425,888 | $156,209 | $147,413 | 15 | $147,413 | $218,277 | — |
| 2022 | $1,071,329 | $326,054 | $192,108 | $176,484 | 50 | $176,484 | $121,288 | $57,594 |
| 2021 | $1,007,349 | $898,071 | $182,667 | $173,000 | 19 | $173,000 | $272,811 | $47,958 |
| 2020 | $689,297 | $508,249 | $136,440 | $127,941 | 21 | — | $208,036 | $29,756 |
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 education, food assistance, health, and services for children and families. These are grantee-described activities, not stated foundation priorities. For example, Cranbrook Educational Community says it provides education and encourages creativity and innovation; Yad Ezra says it provides supplemental kosher food and other necessities to needy Jewish families; and Orchards Children’s Services says it strengthens the community through services to children and families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $209,501. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $159,750, with a median of $1,000. Its largest reported grants included $159,750 to Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit, $22,500 to Cranbrook Educational Community, $10,000 to Yad Ezra, $5,000 to Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic, and $3,500 to North Star Reach.
Other reported 2024 recipients included Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research ($2,500), Friendship Circle ($2,000), Mayo Clinic ($1,000), Jewish Family Service ($1,000), Henry Ford Health ($1,000), and LUNGevity Foundation ($250). Orchards Children’s Services received $100. Among these grantees, North Star Reach describes its work as providing camp experiences for children with serious health challenges, and Jewish Family Service describes its work as strengthening lives through compassionate service.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stanley L Berger as president and treasurer, Phyllis Berger as vice president, Michael Berger as secretary, and Steven Berger and Laurie Bounds as directors.
The Stanley L and Phyllis Berger Family Foundation is led by Stanley L. Berger, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stanley L. Berger
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Laurie Bounds
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steven Berger
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Berger
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Phyllis Berger
Vice President
On filings since 2020
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 Stanley L and Phyllis Berger Family Foundation
How much does The Stanley L and Phyllis Berger Family Foundation give each year?
The Stanley L and Phyllis Berger Family Foundation gave $210K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $147K across 15 grants.
What is The Stanley L and Phyllis Berger Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Stanley L and Phyllis Berger Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $13,094, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Stanley L and Phyllis Berger Family Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Stanley L and Phyllis Berger Family Foundation give grants?
The Stanley L and Phyllis Berger Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were West Bloomfield, MI (5 grants), Bloomfield Hills, MI (2 grants) and Detroit, MI (2 grants).
Does The Stanley L and Phyllis Berger Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on The Stanley L and Phyllis Berger Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (14 grants).
Who are The Stanley L and Phyllis Berger Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Stanley L and Phyllis Berger Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit ($159,850 across 2 grants), Cranbrook Educational Community ($22,500) and Yad Ezra ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Stanley L and Phyllis Berger Family Foundation?
The Stanley L and Phyllis Berger Family Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $613K.
What does The Stanley L and Phyllis Berger Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in education, food assistance, health, and services for children and families. These are grantee-described activities, not stated foundation priorities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Stanley L and Phyllis Berger Family Foundation?
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 Stanley L and Phyllis Berger Family Foundation's EIN?
The Stanley L and Phyllis Berger Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3614706. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Stanley L and Phyllis Berger Family Foundation 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.
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 July 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 27, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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