Berlin Family Fund Arnold M Berlin
Invitation OnlyWinnetka, Illinois · EIN 36-6057143 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.2M
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$137K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $120,000.
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
46% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| New Trier Educational Foundation | Northfield, IL | Unrestricted | $300,000 |
| Winnetka Parks Foundation | Winnetka, IL | Unrestricted | $220,000 |
| Winnetka Community House | Winnetka, IL | Unrestricted | $120,000 |
| Winnetka Congregational Church | Winnetka, IL | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Beloit College | Beloit, WI | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Friends of the Library - Winnetka-Northfield | Northfiled, IL | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Indian Hill Scholarship Fund | Winnetka, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Mobile Care Chicago | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Vander Cook College of Music | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Human Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County | Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Indian River Habitat for Humanity | Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Youth Guidance Mentoring Acedemy Indian River | Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Feed the Lambs - Vero Beach | Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $500 |
| The Sea Notes Choral Society | Southport, NC | Unrestricted | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,246,000 | 15 |
| 2024 | $1,794,000 | 39 |
| 2023 | $255,700 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621699349100202
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6057143
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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