Steven and Ilene Berman Family Foundation Inc
Historical FunderGladwyne, Pennsylvania · EIN 26-0005599 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.2M
Organizations funded46
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$21.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
From the return
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 | PO BOX 266, GLADWYNE PA 19035 |
| Phone | 2155727103 |
| 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
36% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable function | $337,377 |
| Aim Academy | Abington, PA | Charitable function | $204,542 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable function | $165,094 |
| Laurel House | Norristown, PA | Charitable function | $61,552 |
| Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center | East Norriton Township, PA | Charitable function | $61,552 |
| Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund | Fort Washington, PA | Charitable function | $57,705 |
| Mitzvan Circle | Norristown, PA | Charitable function | $53,255 |
| The Nagen Project | Bloomfield, CT | Charitable function | $50,000 |
| American Technion Society | New York, NY | Charitable function | $49,912 |
| Philadelphia Ronald Mcdonald House | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable function | $49,442 |
| Jewish National Fund | Bala Cynwyd, PA | Charitable function | $37,119 |
| Garces Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable function | $10,000 |
| Youthbuild Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable function | $10,000 |
| Main Line Reform | Wynnewood, PA | Charitable function | $9,898 |
| Heart of Surfing | Egg Harbor Twp, NJ | Charitable function | $5,000 |
| Tara Miller Melanoma Foundation | Margate, NJ | Charitable function | $5,000 |
| Anti Defamation League | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable function | $3,600 |
| Kayla's Hope for Kids - Chop | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable function | $3,500 |
| Sage | New York, NY | Charitable function | $3,000 |
| William Penn Charter School | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable function | $3,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties | Margate, NJ | Charitable function | $2,800 |
| Thillen Education Foundation | Greensboro, GA | Charitable function | $2,500 |
| Boys Town Jerusalem | New York, NY | Charitable function | $2,150 |
| Experience Camps | Westport, CT | Charitable function | $2,000 |
| The Franklin Institute | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable function | $2,000 |
| Eagles Huddle Up Autism | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable function | $1,079 |
| Congregation Beth Or | Ambler, PA | Charitable function | $1,031 |
| Drexel University | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable function | $1,000 |
| Kate Svitek Memorial Foundation | Ambler, PA | Charitable function | $1,000 |
| Kimmel Center Inc | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable function | $1,000 |
| Marvins Home | Lansdale, PA | Charitable function | $1,000 |
| Mattie N Dixon Community Cupboard | Ambler, PA | Charitable function | $1,000 |
| Parkinsons Foundation | New York, NY | Charitable function | $1,000 |
| Wacosa | Waite Park, MN | Charitable function | $1,000 |
| Whyy | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable function | $1,000 |
| Breakthrough T1d | Hagerstown, MD | Charitable function | $510 |
| Angel Flight East | Blue Bell, PA | Charitable function | $500 |
| Childrens Crisis Treatment Center | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable function | $500 |
| Congregation of Shaare Shamayim | Elkins Park, PA | Charitable function | $500 |
| Gliboblastoma Research Organization | Miami, FL | Charitable function | $500 |
| Save Lucy Committee | Margate, NJ | Charitable function | $250 |
| Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable function | $180 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | Charitable function | $100 |
| American Cancer Society | Hagerstown, MD | Charitable function | $100 |
| Community Ambulance - Ambler | Ambler, PA | Charitable function | $100 |
| Gilda's Club Nj | Linwood, NJ | Charitable function | $75 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,205,423 | 46 |
| 2024 | $399,221 | 36 |
| 2023 | $327,382 | 32 |
| 2021 | $485,547 | 49 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621349349100037
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-0005599
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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