Hy and Greta Berkowitz Foundation
Historical FunderDedham, Massachusetts · EIN 38-1907981 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | GRANT COMMITTEE CO HY GRETA BERKOWI |
|---|---|
| Address | 2169 TEAL CT SE, GRAND RAPIDS MI 495467940 |
| Phone | 6165386000 |
| Form and materials | PERSONAL LETTER FROM PRINCIPAL MANAGER STATING ORGANIZATION'S NAME, ADDRESS, EXEMPT STATUS, PURPOSES, ACTIVITIES AND NEEDS. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | CONTRIBUTIONS LIMITED TO PUBLIC CHARITIES |
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
87% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital | Grand Rapids, MI | Annual support | $505,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable Giving Account | Cincinnati, OH | Annual fund | $268,413 |
| Western Michigan Miracle League | Rockford, MI | Annual fund | $125,000 |
| Feeding America West Michigan | Comstock Park, MI | Annual support | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family and Children's Service | Waltham, MA | Annual support | $10,000 |
| Kids Food Basket | Grand Rapids, MI | Annual support | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Western Michigan | Grandville, MI | Annual support | $10,000 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank | Boston, MA | Annual support | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Grand Rapids, MI | Annual support | $8,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Gr | Grand Rapids, MI | Annual support | $6,000 |
| Ms Wheelchair Michigan | Byron Center, MI | Annual support | $5,000 |
| Temple Emanuel Food Bank | Grand Rapids, MI | Annual support | $5,000 |
| Association for the Blind & Vision Impaired | Grand Rapids, MI | Annual support | $4,500 |
| American Jewish World Service | New York, NY | Annual support | $4,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | New York, NY | Annual support | $4,000 |
| Senior Neighbors Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | Annual support | $3,000 |
| Faith Hospice | Grand Rapids, MI | Annual support | $2,000 |
| Helen Devos Children's Hospital | Grand Rapids, MI | Annual support | $2,000 |
| Human Rights Campaign Foundation | Washington, DC | Annual fund | $2,000 |
| Spectrum Health Hospice | Grand Rapids, MI | Annual support | $2,000 |
| Women's Lunch Place | Boston, MA | Annual support | $2,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | New York, NY | Annual support | $1,000 |
| Chabad House of Western Michigan | Brooklyn, NY | Annual support | $1,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | Washington, DC | Annual support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,000,913 | 24 |
| 2023 | $8,000 | 3 |
| 2022 | $71,000 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202540939349101204
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-1907981
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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