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Sam & Roslyn Berkman Family Foundation is a private corporation based in ENCINO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1968. It holds total assets of $200K. Annual income is reported at $44K. Total assets have decreased from $293K in 2011 to $197K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including California, Oregon, New York. According to available records, Sam & Roslyn Berkman Family Foundation has made 29 grants totaling $351K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has decreased from $75K in 2021 to $56K in 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $148K distributed across 12 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $50K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 12 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Oregon, California, New York, which account for 93% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$9K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 8 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Sam & Roslyn Berkman Family Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 29 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OR, CA, NY.
Sam & Roslyn Berkman Family Foundation has distributed a total of $351K across 29 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $50K.
Sam & Roslyn Berkman Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sam & Roslyn Berkman Family Foundation is headquartered in ENCINO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louis Berkman | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Neil Berkman | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$58K
Total Assets
$197K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$197K
Grants Paid
$56K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$42K
Distribution Amount
$79K
Total Grants
29
Total Giving
$351K
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
12
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Oregon FoundationEducation | Eugene, OR | $50K | 2024 |
| The Threepenny ReviewEducation | Berkely, CA | $3K | 2024 |
| Massachusetts Citizens For ChildrenCommunity Services | Boston, MA | $3K | 2024 |
| Oak Hill SchoolEducation | Eugene, OR | $6K | 2023 |
| Jewish FederationCommunity Services | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| United Jewish Fund Greater Los AngeCommunity Service | Beverly Hills, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| The New CriterionEducation/Arts | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Lacma Museum AssociatesArts & Culture | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Vivian Olum Child Development CenteEducation | Eugene, OR | $6K | 2021 |
| Foundation For Cultural ReviewArts & Culture | New York, NY | $5K | 2021 |
| Stephen S Wise TempleCommunity Service | Los Angeles, CA | $2K | 2021 |
| Sarcoma Foundation Of AmericaMedical Research | Damascus, MD | $1K | 2021 |
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