Joseph and Penny Berenbaum Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyDenver, Colorado · EIN 84-1288807 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $4,000.
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
37% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Man | Littleton, CO | Aid for elderly, sick, disabled, victims | $4,000 |
| National Jewish Health | Denver, CO | Medical research and indigent care | $4,000 |
| Temple Emanuel | Denver, CO | Reform congregation of Judaism | $4,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | New York, NY | International rescue committee to help vulnerable people worldwide | $4,000 |
| Denver Hospice | Denver, CO | Support hospice care and education | $2,000 |
| Arc of Prince George's County | Largo, MD | Programs for retarded citizens in Maryland | $1,000 |
| Jewish Fertility Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Provide financial assistance, educational awareness, and emotional support to Jewish famililies who have medical fertility challenges. | $1,000 |
| Humane Colorado | Castle Rock, CO | To provide a shelter and care for homeless animals | $1,000 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($25,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $46,000 | 14 |
| 2024 | $48,500 | 14 |
| 2023 | $50,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621259349100527
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-1288807
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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