Fred and Bryna Berman Family Found Inc Berman Frederick B Ttee
Historical FunderPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 26-0001020 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $118 and $2,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | APPLICATION SHOULD BE MAILED TO THE |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 WALNUT STREET APT 1900, PHILADELPHIA PA 19106 |
| Phone | 2156434348 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN APPLICATIONS SHOULD INCLUDE NAME, ADDRESS AND PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
43% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable purpose | $211,275 |
| Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable purpose | $130,519 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Palm Beach Gardens, PA | Charitable purpose | $99,113 |
| Jefferson Health Compassionate Care Fund | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable purpose | $27,500 |
| Insight Through Education Inc | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Charitable purpose | $12,284 |
| Aim Academy | Conshohocken, PA | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| The Milton and Betty Katz JCC | Margate City, NJ | Charitable purpose | $2,832 |
| Philly Youth Basketball | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| American Jewish Committee | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Philadelphia Music Alliance | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable purpose | $1,999 |
| Weitzman Jewish Museum of American Jewish History | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable purpose | $1,980 |
| Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options | Sunrise, FL | Charitable purpose | $1,800 |
| Cdc Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Charitable purpose | $1,050 |
| Rfk Human Rights | Washington, DC | Charitable purpose | $1,030 |
| Laurellen Productions | Newtown Square, PA | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Merakey Foundation | Lafayette Hill, PA | Charitable purpose | $800 |
| Birthright Israel | New York, NY | Charitable purpose | $720 |
| Have Faith Haiti | Southfield, MI | Charitable purpose | $512 |
| Beach Terrace Park | Longport, NJ | Charitable purpose | $500 |
| Jewish National Fund | Bala Cynwyd, PA | Charitable purpose | $478 |
| Jewish Learning Venture | Jenkintown, PA | Charitable purpose | $186 |
| Women's Forum Inc | New York, NY | Charitable purpose | $154 |
| American Kidney Fund | Rockville, MO | Charitable purpose | $118 |
| Chabad at the Shore | Ventnor City, NJ | Charitable purpose | $118 |
| Hope for Depression Research Foundation | New York, NY | Charitable purpose | $110 |
| Preservation Alliance | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable purpose | $100 |
| American Lung Association | Essington, PA | Charitable purpose | $100 |
| Philadelphia SPCA | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable purpose | $100 |
| American Heart Association Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable purpose | $58 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | New York, NY | Charitable purpose | $54 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $510,990 | 30 |
| 2024 | $306,562 | 24 |
| 2023 | $796,189 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631339349102073
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-0001020
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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