The Daniel and Karen Berman Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 20-3966126 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$228K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$6.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Omaha, NE | Daniel and Karen Berman Charitable Fund | $162,000 |
| Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina Inc | Raleigh, NC | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Carolina Theatre of Durham Inc | Durham, NC | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Urban Ministries of Durham Inc | Durham, NC | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill Jewish Federation | Durham, NC | JFG Food Bank | $5,000 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill Jewish Federation | Durham, NC | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Judea Reform Congregation | Durham, NC | Refugee Resettlement and Immigrant Justice (RRIJ) Fund | $5,000 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | Duke Law School Annual Fund | $2,500 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | Trinity College Annual Fund | $2,500 |
| Pro Publica Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Judea Reform Congregation | Durham, NC | Fair Share program | $2,400 |
| Chordoma Foundation | Durham, NC | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Greater Trenton Jewish Cemetery Project Inc | Hamilton, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| North Carolina Public Radio - W U N C | Chapel Hill, NC | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Ransom Everglades School Inc | Coconut Grove, FL | R-E Annual Fund | $1,000 |
| The North Carolina Public Television Foundation in | Rtp, NC | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Trustees of the Lawrenceville School | Lawrenceville, NJ | the Lawrenceville Annnual Fund | $1,000 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill Jewish Federation | Durham, NC | CEO Discretionary Fund | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $228,400 | 18 |
| 2024 | $198,540 | 17 |
| 2023 | $196,400 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631339349104633
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3966126
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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