Berger Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 47-2357665 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.3M
Organizations funded97
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$39M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
68% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Performing Arts Center (Njpac) | Newark, NJ | For charitable purpose of organization | $240,350 |
| Jewish Child and Family Services Endowment Foundation (Jcfs) | Chicago, IL | For charitable purpose of organization | $135,000 |
| Foundation for Advancement in Conservation | Washington, DC | For charitable purpose of organization | $75,000 |
| Abortion Care Network | Washington, DC | For charitable purpose of organization | $60,000 |
| Winterthur Museum Garden & Library | Winterthur, DE | For charitable purpose of organization | $50,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | For charitable purpose of organization | $40,000 |
| American Association of Plastic Surgeons | Beverly, MA | For charitable purpose of organization | $35,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Immigrant Rights Project | New York, NY | For charitable purpose of organization | $25,000 |
| Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy | El Paso, TX | For charitable purpose of organization | $25,000 |
| Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center Inc | Nashille, TN | For charitable purpose of organization | $25,000 |
| The Night Ministry | Chicago, IL | For charitable purpose of organization | $25,000 |
| University of California - Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz, CA | For charitable purpose of organization | $25,000 |
| Cultureworks Ltd | Seattle, WA | For charitable purpose of organization | $20,000 |
| Lihi (Low Income Housing Institute) | Seattle, WA | For charitable purpose of organization | $20,000 |
| Library Foundation of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, AZ | For charitable purpose of organization | $17,500 |
| East Tennessee State University Foundation | Johnson City, TN | For charitable purpose of organization | $16,500 |
| Balletx | Philadelphia, PA | For charitable purpose of organization | $15,000 |
| Camfed USA Foundation | San Francisco, CA | For charitable purpose of organization | $15,000 |
| Mygro Farms | New York, NY | For charitable purpose of organization | $15,000 |
| The Challenge Program | Wilmington, DE | For charitable purpose of organization | $15,000 |
| Central American Legal Assistance | Brooklyn, NY | For charitable purpose of organization | $12,500 |
| New York Legal Assistance Group | New York, NY | For charitable purpose of organization | $12,500 |
| New York Public Radio | New York, NY | For charitable purpose of organization | $12,500 |
| California Cannabis Research Medical Group | Sebastopol, CA | For charitable purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| Center for Puppetry Arts | Atlanta, GA | For charitable purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| Dickinson College | Carlisle, PA | For charitable purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art | Amherst, MA | For charitable purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| Live Well Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | For charitable purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| Mighty Mutts Inc | Brooklyn, NY | For charitable purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood South Atlantic | Raleigh, NC | For charitable purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| Rainbow Railroad USA Inc | New York, NY | For charitable purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| Teaching for Change (Zinn Education Project) | Washington, DC | For charitable purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| The Jazz Foundation of America | New York, NY | For charitable purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| Third Street Music | New York, NY | For charitable purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| Unprison Prject | Minneapolis, MN | For charitable purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| Wags and Walks | Los Angeles, CA | For charitable purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| Women in Animation | West Hollywood, CA | For charitable purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| You Gotta Believe | New York, NY | For charitable purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| Changent | Denver, CO | For charitable purpose of organization | $7,500 |
| Consumers for Dental Choice | Washington, DC | For charitable purpose of organization | $7,500 |
| The Jazz Gallery | New York, NY | For charitable purpose of organization | $7,500 |
| The Ocean Foundation | Washington, DC | For charitable purpose of organization | $7,500 |
| The Fountain Theater | Los Angeles, CA | For charitable purpose of organization | $6,500 |
| Girls Write Now Inc | New York, NY | For charitable purpose of organization | $6,000 |
| Acts (Arts Crafts & Theater Safety) | New York, NY | For charitable purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc (Aclu) | New York, NY | For charitable purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| American Syringomyelia & Chiari Alliance Project Inc | Longview, TX | For charitable purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Americares | Stamford, CT | For charitable purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Bard College | Annandaleonhudson, NY | For charitable purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Center for Book Arts | New York, NY | For charitable purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Center for Election Innovation & Research | Washington, DC | For charitable purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Center for Investigative Reporting Mother Jones Reveal | San Francisco, CA | For charitable purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Community Volunteers in Medicine | West Chester, PA | For charitable purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Compassion & Choices | Etna, NH | For charitable purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Conexion Americas - Casa Azafran | Nashville, TN | For charitable purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Direct Relief | Santa Barbara, CA | For charitable purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Global Links | Pittsburgh, PA | For charitable purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Harvest Home Farmers Markets Inc | New York, NY | For charitable purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Heartbeat Opera Ltd | Brooklyn, NY | For charitable purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Kingdom Trails Association | East Burke, VT | For charitable purpose of organization | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 97 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,300,100 | 97 |
| 2024 | $1,305,250 | 95 |
| 2023 | $1,375,000 | 104 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632519349100603
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2357665
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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