Sally and Miles Berger Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyRancho Mirage, California · EIN 36-4120417 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$184K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$1.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $12,500.
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
50% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of the Desert | Rancho Mirage, CA | Social services | $50,000 |
| Eisenhower Health Foundation | Rancho Mirage, CA | Medical | $50,000 |
| Rancho Mirage Writers Festival | Rancho Mirage, CA | Literacy | $20,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | Medical | $15,000 |
| Eisenhower Medical Center | Rancho Mirage, CA | Medical | $12,500 |
| Columbia University School of the a | New York, NY | Education | $5,000 |
| Desert Community Foundation | Rancho Mirage, CA | Community | $5,000 |
| Palm Springs Air Museum | Palm Springs, CA | Veterans | $5,000 |
| Chicago Police Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | Community | $3,500 |
| Friends of the Idf | Chicago, IL | Veterans | $3,000 |
| Trustees of Tufts College | Medford, MA | Film & media studies program | $3,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Washington, DC | Humanitarian aid | $2,500 |
| Food on Foot | West Hollywood, CA | Hunger and poverty | $2,500 |
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | Humanitarian aid | $2,000 |
| The Maple Counseling Center | Los Angeles, CA | Health | $1,500 |
| Bard College | Annandaleonhudson, NY | Education | $1,000 |
| The Oaks School | Hollywood, CA | Education | $1,000 |
| Israel Parasport Center | Northfield, IL | Community | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $183,500 | 18 |
| 2024 | $100,260 | 24 |
| 2023 | $101,250 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631259349100323
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4120417
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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