The Berger Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6784586 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $1,500.
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
12% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Museum of Fine Arts | Boston, MA | Support fine arts | $3,000 |
| Chilmark Town Affairs Council | Chilmark, MA | Support organization's purpose. | $2,500 |
| YMCA of Marthas Vineyard | Oak Bluffs, MA | Support youth activities | $1,500 |
| Peregrine Fund | Boise, ID | Support organization's purpose. | $1,500 |
| Martha's Vineyard Community Foundat | West Tisbury, MA | Support organization's purpose. | $1,101 |
| Hospice of Martha's Vineyard | Vineyard Haven, MA | Support organization's purpose. | $1,000 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Boston, MA | Support organization's purpose. | $1,000 |
| Friends of Chilmark Preschool | Chilmark, MA | Support organization's purpose. | $1,000 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($11,950). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,551 | 12 |
| 2024 | $23,675 | 12 |
| 2023 | $19,535 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621359349102007
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6784586
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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