Private foundation · EIN 26-0005599 · Gladwyne, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Steven and Ilene Berman Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Pennsylvania. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $2,075.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 46 grants paid, $1.2M total, median $2,075. 63% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
46
$1.2M
Median grant
$2,075
Stays in PA
63%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$3.2M

How to apply

Written applications should include name, address and purpose of the organization Contact: Application Should Be Mailed to the, Po Box 266, Gladwyne, Pa, 2155727103 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Childrens Hospital of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PACharitable function$337K
Aim AcademyAbington, PACharitable function$205K
University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PACharitable function$165K
Laurel HouseNorristown, PACharitable function$62K
Mission Kids Child Advocacy CenterEast Norriton Township, PACharitable function$62K
Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial FundFort Washington, PACharitable function$58K
Mitzvan CircleNorristown, PACharitable function$53K
The Nagen ProjectBloomfield, CTCharitable function$50K
American Technion SocietyNew York, NYCharitable function$50K
Philadelphia Ronald McDonald HousePhiladelphia, PACharitable function$49K
Jewish National FundBala Cynwyd, PACharitable function$37K
Garces FoundationPhiladelphia, PACharitable function$10K
Youthbuild PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PACharitable function$10K
Main Line ReformWynnewood, PACharitable function$9,898
Heart of SurfingEgg Harbor Township, NJCharitable function$5,000
Tara Miller Melanoma FoundationMargate, NJCharitable function$5,000
Anti Defamation LeaguePhiladelphia, PACharitable function$3,600
Kayla's Hope for Kids - ChopPhiladelphia, PACharitable function$3,500
SageNew York, NYCharitable function$3,000
William Penn Charter SchoolPhiladelphia, PACharitable function$3,000
Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May CountiesMargate, NJCharitable function$2,800
Thillen Education FoundationGreensboro, GACharitable function$2,500
Boys Town JerusalemNew York, NYCharitable function$2,150
Experience CampsWestport, CTCharitable function$2,000
The Franklin InstitutePhiladelphia, PACharitable function$2,000
Eagles Huddle Up AutismPhiladelphia, PACharitable function$1,079
Congregation Beth OrAmbler, PACharitable function$1,031
Drexel UniversityPhiladelphia, PACharitable function$1,000
Kate Svitek Memorial FoundationAmbler, PACharitable function$1,000
Kimmel Center IncPhiladelphia, PACharitable function$1,000
Marvins HomeLansdale, PACharitable function$1,000
Mattie N Dixon Community CupboardAmbler, PACharitable function$1,000
Parkinsons FoundationNew York, NYCharitable function$1,000
WacosaWaite Park, MNCharitable function$1,000
WhyyPhiladelphia, PACharitable function$1,000
Breakthrough T1dHagerstown, MDCharitable function$510
Angel Flight EastBlue Bell, PACharitable function$500
Childrens Crisis Treatment CenterPhiladelphia, PACharitable function$500
Congregation of Shaare ShamayimElkins Park, PACharitable function$500
Gliboblastoma Research OrganizationMiami, FLCharitable function$500
Save Lucy CommitteeMargate, NJCharitable function$250
Weitzman National Museum of American JewishPhiladelphia, PACharitable function$180
Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, ILCharitable function$100
American Cancer SocietyHagerstown, MDCharitable function$100
Community Ambulance - AmblerAmbler, PACharitable function$100
Gilda's Club NjLinwood, NJCharitable function$75

By state: Pennsylvania 29 · New York 4 · Connecticut 2 · New Jersey 5 · Georgia 1 · Minnesota 1

About this foundation

The Steven and Ilene Berman Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Steven Berman, tax-exempt since 2002. 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 The Steven and Ilene Berman Family Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Written applications should include name, address and purpose of the organization Deadlines: NONE.

How much does The Steven and Ilene Berman Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.2M across 46 grants, a median of $2,075.

Where does The Steven and Ilene Berman Family Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (29 grants), New York (4 grants), Connecticut (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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