H N and Frances C Berger Foundation
Invitation OnlyPalm Desert, California · EIN 52-1757452 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$16.5M
Organizations funded117
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$526.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $40,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
23% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteers of America Michigan | Southfield, MI | 4.784 acre 5 story office building (APN 24-14-201-053) | $10,700,000 |
| Orlando Health Foundation | Orlando, FL | Comprehensive Care Center at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children | $800,000 |
| Palm Springs Air Museum | Palm Springs, CA | the Auen Learning Center | $500,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | for critical medical care and necessary supplies-including food, water, hygiene kite, health clinics and an emergency field hospital caused… | $500,000 |
| Cumberland College | Williamsburg, KY | Scholarship Programs | $300,000 |
| Palm Springs Air Museum | Palm Springs, CA | the Auen Learning Center | $250,000 |
| The First Academy Inc | Orlando, FL | to complete renovations to the track, scoreboard, lighting, and fencing | $250,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | Sacramento, CA | to support the expanding property rights litigation program in California | $250,000 |
| The Philanthropy Roundtable | Washington, DC | support to continue Roundtable's programs | $195,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | support for continued research | $150,000 |
| Friends of the Cultural Center Inc | Palm Desert, CA | for the annual gala and educational programs | $150,000 |
| USC Arcadia Hospital Foundation | Arcadia, CA | program support | $110,000 |
| Desert Christian Academy | Bermuda Dunes, CA | capital improvements | $100,000 |
| Desert Forum Inc | La Quinta, CA | Sponsorship of 2025 Speaker Series | $100,000 |
| Xavier College Preparatory High School | Palm Desert, CA | to support the continued installation of field improvements | $100,000 |
| Living Desert Reserve | Palm Desert, CA | 2024 WildLights event and educational programs | $100,000 |
| Children First Leadership Academy | Phoenix, AZ | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Expeditionary Learning Capstone Experience | $91,068 |
| The District Attorney | Riverside, CA | to help purchase Two Polaris Crew XP1000 Premium off-road vehicles and trailer | $80,000 |
| Children First Leadership Academy | Phoenix, AZ | 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Expeditionary Learning Capstone Experience | $79,100 |
| USC - School of Dramatic Arts | Los Angeles, CA | to support the Sandy Reed Endowed Professional Development Fund | $75,000 |
| The First Academy Inc | Orlando, FL | Sponsorship for the First Academy 2025 Athletic Program | $75,000 |
| AFAF - American Friends of our Armed Forces | Palm Desert, CA | Program support | $50,000 |
| Mama's House | Palm Desert, CA | to help continue the work at the Hope Center | $50,000 |
| Alzheimers Coachella Valley | Palm Desert, CA | to help maintain and expand services and programs | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral City | Cathedral City, CA | Matching Grant - for the 15th Annual Holiday Extravaganza | $50,000 |
| ABC Recovery Center | Indio, CA | to assist in the Berger Learning Center | $45,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral City | Cathedral City, CA | Matching Grant - for the 14th Annual Holiday Extravaganza | $40,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | for D1400: Mahnaz and David Newman Charitable Fund | $40,000 |
| Coronado Hospital Foundation | Coronado, CA | to fund life-saving state-of-the art technology | $40,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Loma Linda | Loma Linda, CA | to support Temporary Housing and Family Support Services | $40,000 |
| Coachella Valley Boxing Club | Coachella, CA | to purchase supplies and equipment | $40,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | for D1400: Mahnaz and David Newman Charitable Fund | $40,000 |
| Desert Christian Academy | Bermuda Dunes, CA | to support the "Coachella Showcase" | $35,000 |
| Paws and Hearts | Palm Desert, CA | general support to add more volunteer dog therapy teams to serve more seniors residing in long-term care facilities | $35,000 |
| The Fund for Partnership for Success | Pasadena, CA | program support | $35,000 |
| Olive Crest | Palm Desert, CA | for security and surveillance needs at the Coachella valley Children and Family Resource Center in Palm Desert | $35,000 |
| Angel View Inc | Cathedral City, CA | to help purchase a third van | $35,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation - Orange County and Inland Empire | Irvine, CA | to support Wishes made in the Coachella Valley | $30,000 |
| Saint Louis School | Honolulu, HI | scholarship programs | $30,000 |
| Camp Alandale | Idyllwild, CA | to assist children attend summer camp | $30,000 |
| Variety Childrens Charities of the Desert Tent 66 | Palm Desert, CA | to support expenses for office space expansion | $30,000 |
| Braille Institute of America Inc | Los Angeles, CA | to support the Optical Device program for Veterans and First Responders in the Coachella Valley | $25,000 |
| Family YMCA of the Desert | Palm Desert, CA | to support the Annual Sustaining Campaign to raise awareness and funds for meaningful programs | $25,000 |
| Find Food Bank Inc | Indio, CA | to support the Telethon fundraising efforts on April 5, 2024 | $25,000 |
| Palm Springs Air Museum | Palm Springs, CA | to support educational efforts | $25,000 |
| Read With Me Volunteer Programs | Rancho Mirage, CA | to help honor and recognize over 600 Volunteers | $25,000 |
| Guide Dogs of the Desert | Palm Springs, CA | to help provide a high-grade video monitoring system for the nursery | $25,000 |
| Camp Alandale | Idyllwild, CA | to Sponsor the 2024 Hope for a Future Celebration Banquet | $25,000 |
| College of the Desert Foundation | Palm Desert, CA | scholarship programto supplement transportation expenses for | $25,000 |
| Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem | Los Angeles, CA | for continued support for the mission | $25,000 |
| Desert Arc | Palm Desert, CA | to help purchase an electric riding mower, blowers and trimmers | $23,000 |
| California State Sheriffs' Association | Sacramento, CA | 130th Annual Conference Sponsorship | $20,000 |
| National PKU Alliance | New York, NY | to support the NPKUA Patient Registry | $20,000 |
| Xavier College Preparatory High School | Palm Desert, CA | to cover the cost of a dedicated wrestling mat2024 Pro-Am Charity Golf Event | $20,000 |
| Foundation for Palm Springs Unified School District | Palm Springs, CA | Shoes for Students 2024-2025 school year | $20,000 |
| Hearts Everywhere Reaching Out For Children | Roswell, GA | to support the 2024 Camp High Five summer camp | $20,000 |
| Middletown Rotary Charitable Trust | Bristol, RI | to build, deliver and install 175 bio-sand filters plus M&E follow up | $18,700 |
| International Theological Seminary | West Covina, CA | to improve student housing | $15,000 |
| Family Services of the DesertFood Now | Desert Hot Springs, CA | to bolster Food Now's initiatives aimed at ensuring food security for at-risk children and youth | $15,000 |
| Gathering Hope | Aledo, TX | program support | $15,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 117 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,514,846 | 117 |
| 2023 | $7,917,582 | 121 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533149349102738
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-1757452
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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