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Berkman Family Foundation is a private trust based in BOSTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1987. It holds total assets of $822K. Annual income is reported at $145K. Total assets have grown from $572K in 2011 to $818K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts. According to available records, Berkman Family Foundation has made 251 grants totaling $419K, with a median grant of $500. The foundation has distributed between $109K and $200K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $200K distributed across 124 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $50K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 77 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, Florida, District of Columbia, which account for 76% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 14 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$225
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 64 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Berkman Family Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 251 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, FL, DC.
Berkman Family Foundation has distributed a total of $419K across 251 grants. The median grant size is $500, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $50K.
Berkman Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Berkman Family Foundation is headquartered in BOSTON, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 14 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy J Berkman | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$113K
Total Assets
$818K
Fair Market Value
$1.9M
Net Worth
$818K
Grants Paid
$110K
Contributions
$107K
Net Investment Income
$36K
Distribution Amount
$101K
Total: $681K
Total Grants
251
Total Giving
$419K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$500
Unique Recipients
77
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton-Wellesley Charitable FoundationRESEARCH | Newton, MA | $18K | 2023 |
| Combined Jewish PhilanthropiesWELFARE | Boston, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| Massachusetts General HospitalRESEARCH | Boston, MA | $9K | 2023 |
| Massachusetts Eye & EarRESEARCH | Boston, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Jewish Family & Children'S ServiceWELFARE | Framingham, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Babson College - Scholarship FundEDUCATION | Wellesley, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyRESEARCH | Waltham, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Adl-Anti-Defamation LeagueWELFARE | Washington, DC | $4K | 2023 |
| World Central KitchenWELFARE | Washington, DC | $4K | 2023 |
| Leukemia & Lymohoma SocietyRESEARCH | Pittsfield, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Children'S Hospital BostonWELFARE | Boston, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Babson College Student Emergency FundWELFARE | Wellesley, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without BordersWELFARE | Hagerstown, MD | $3K | 2023 |
| Jewish Big Brother & Sister AssociationWELFARE | Newton, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Macular Deneration ResearchRESEARCH | Clarksburg, MD | $2K | 2023 |
| The V FoundationRESEARCH | Cary, NC | $2K | 2023 |
| Hebrew Senior LifeWELFARE | Roslindale, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Israeli Defense ForcesWELFARE | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Jimmy FundRESEARCH | Brookline, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Brigham & Women'S HospitalRESEARCH | Boston, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Jewish Community Housing For The ElderlyWELFARE | Brighton, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Rosie'S PlaceWELFARE | Boston, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Shriners Hospital For ChildrenWELFARE | Tampa, FL | $1K | 2023 |
| St Judes Childrens HospitalRESEARCH | Memphis, TN | $1K | 2023 |
| Make-A-Wish FoundationWELFARE | Boston, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Project Home AgainWELFARE | Andover, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Jfsc Visiting Moms ProgramWELFARE | Waltham, MA | $600 | 2023 |
| Hospice Of The Good SheperdWELFARE | Newton, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| Carroll Center For The BlindWELFARE | Newton, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| WgbhEDUCATION | Boston, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research FoundationRESEARCH | Wellesley Hills, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| Centre Street Food PantryWELFARE | Newton Centre, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| Springwell (Traveling Meals Of Newton)WELFARE | Waltham, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| American Technion SocietyRESEARCH | New York, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Pine Street InnWELFARE | Boston, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Ne Holocaust MuseumWELFARE | Boston, MA | $400 | 2023 |
| Greater Boston Food BankWELFARE | Boston, MA | $300 | 2023 |
| Mt Innocence ProjectWELFARE | Missoula, MT | $300 | 2023 |
| Project BreadWELFARE | Boston, MA | $250 | 2023 |
| Puppies Behind BarsWELFARE | New York, NY | $250 | 2023 |
| Pilot Dogs IndWELFARE | Columbus, OH | $250 | 2023 |
| Toys For TotsWELFARE | Des Moines, IA | $250 | 2023 |
| Newton Free LibraryEDUCATION | Newton Centre, MA | $200 | 2023 |
| Globe SantaWELFARE | Boston, MA | $200 | 2023 |
| Jewish Vocational ServiceWELFARE | Boston, MA | $200 | 2023 |
| Mspca - Angell MemorialWELFARE | Boston, MA | $200 | 2023 |
| New England Home For Little WanderersWELFARE | Boston, MA | $200 | 2023 |
| AcluWELFARE | Boston, MA | $200 | 2023 |
| Parkinsons Action NetworkRESEARCH | Washington, DC | $200 | 2023 |
| Special OlympicsWELFARE | Manchester, NH | $200 | 2023 |