The Murray & Shirley Berkowitz Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyMiami Beach, Florida · EIN 59-2375842 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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 Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva Elementary School | Miami Beach, FL | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Miami Beach Community Kollel | Miami Beach, FL | Charitable | $19,500 |
| I Am Jewish Inc | Miami Beach, FL | Charitable | $15,000 |
| The Jewish Academy | Hollywood, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Yeshiva Toras Chaim | North Miami Beach, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Friendship Circle of Miami Inc | Miami, FL | Charitable | $7,800 |
| Sulam Llochamim Inc | Ft Lauderdale, FL | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Chofetz Chaim Heritage Foundation | Suffern, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($113,660). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $211,960 | 15 |
| 2023 | $82,070 | 12 |
| 2022 | Unknown | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 20, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610209349100001
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-2375842
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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