Private foundation · EIN 22-3330579 · Carefree, Arizona · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Howard R and Joy M Berlin Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $275K total, median $10K. 33% of grants stayed in Arizona.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
9
$275K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in AZ
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.6M

Grants paid in 2024

9 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Goodwill of ColoradoColorado Springs, COGeneral fund$100K
Heard MuseumPheonix, AZMoon dance sponsorship$65K
Honor HealthScottsdale, AZGeneral fund$50K
FIRST StepColorado Springs, COGeneral fund$15K
Foothills Caring CorpsCarefree, AZGeneral fund$10K
Hope and HomeColorado Springs, COGeneral fund$10K
Memorial HospitalColorado Springs, COWhole blood initiative$10K
Parents ChallengeColorado Springs, COGeneral fund$10K
Childrens HospitalColorado Springs, COGeneral fund$5,250

By state: Colorado 6 · Arizona 3

About this foundation

Howard R and Joy M Berlin Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Carefree, Arizona, administered in care of Howard R Berlin Jr, tax-exempt since 1995. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Howard R and Joy M Berlin Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Howard R and Joy M Berlin Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $275K across 9 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Howard R and Joy M Berlin Foundation give?

Colorado (6 grants), Arizona (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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