The Charles H and Melanie K Berman Foundation
Invitation OnlyStamford, Connecticut · EIN 32-0047320 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$44K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,016 and $7,000.
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
66% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital | Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| Stamford Hospital Foundation | Stamford, CT | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| Vero Beach Museum | Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted grant | $7,000 |
| Amherst College | Amherst, MA | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Indian River County | Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| New Canaan Library | New Canaan, CT | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Riverside Theatre | Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted grant | $1,016 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | New York, NY | Unrestricted grant | $1,000 |
| Rowayton Volunteer Fire Dept | Norwalk, CT | Unrestricted grant | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $44,266 | 9 |
| 2024 | $38,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $34,000 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641149349100504
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 32-0047320
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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