Private foundation · EIN 27-4238729 · Riverside, Connecticut · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Berger Family Foundation Inc

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 53 grants paid, $2.8M total, median $20K. 49% of grants stayed in Connecticut.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
53
$2.8M
Median grant
$20K
Stays in CT
49%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Spay Neuter Imperative ProjectDanville, CAGeneral$552K
Adam J Lewis AcademyBridgeport, CTGeneral$250K
San Domenico SchoolSan Anselmo, CAGeneral$175K
PBS FoundationArlington, VAGeneral$150K
AmericaresStamford, CTGeneral$125K
Planting for HopeChicago, ILGeneral$125K
Carver CenterPort Chester, NYGeneral$100K
Connecticut Public BroadcastingHartford, CTGeneral$100K
Love and Hope in ActionStuart, FLGeneral$100K
Part of the SolutionBronx, NYGeneral$100K
Waterside SchoolStamford, CTGeneral$100K
Homeworks TrentonPrinceton, NJGeneral$100K
WnycNew York, NYGeneral$100K
Horizons at Brunswick SchoolGreenwich, CTGeneral$75K
Brunswick SchoolGreenwich, CTGeneral$50K
Children of Fallen Patriots FoundationReston, VAGeneral$50K
Greenwich AcademyGreenwich, CTGeneral$50K
Greenwich Hospital FoundationCos Cob, CTGeneral$50K
Kieve Wavus EducationNobleboro, MEGeneral$50K
The Stamford Health SystemStamford, CTGeneral$50K
Kids in CrisisCos Cob, CTGeneral$36K
Murphy's Paw RescueBranford, CTGeneral$25K
Family CentersGreenwich, CTGeneral$25K
Inspirica IncStamford, CTGeneral$25K
Sailfish Point FoundationStuart, FLGeneral$25K
School for Life FoundationLos Angeles, CAGeneral$25K
Greenwich EmsRiverside, CTGeneral$20K
Pathways IncCorning, NYGeneral$15K
Rita Crockett Beach Sports AcademyDania Beach, FLGeneral$15K
Boys & Girls Club of GreenwichGreenwich, CTGeneral$11K
CamfedSan Francisco, CAGeneral$11K
No One Left BehindArlington, VAGeneral$10K
Project LiftPalm City, FLGeneral$10K
Bridgeport Rescue MissionBridgeport, CTGeneral$10K
Ferguson LibraryStamford, CTGeneral$10K
Global Lyme AllianceNew York, NYGeneral$10K
YWCA of GreenwichGreenwich, CTGeneral$10K
Boys & Girls Club of StamfordStamford, CTGeneral$10K
Charleston Dog ShelterCharleston, ARGeneral$10K
PowerlayupsHamden, CTGeneral$10K
River HouseGrayling, MIGeneral$10K
Greenwich Land TrustGreenwich, CTGeneral$7,500
GreenpeaceWashington, DCGeneral$5,170
Save the ChildrenFairfield, CTGeneral$5,110
FIRST Tee - ConnecticutCromwell, CTGeneral$5,000
Greenwich Point ConservancyGreenwich, CTGeneral$5,000
Perrot LibraryOld Greenwich, CTGeneral$5,000
The Museum of Modern ArtNew York, NYGeneral$5,000
Molly's HouseStuart, FLGeneral$2,500
Family Promise of Martin CountyStuart, FLGeneral$1,019
Equine Rescue and Adoption FoundationPalm City, FLGeneral$1,000
Friends of Nathaniel WitherellGreenwich, CTGeneral$1,000
Meals on WheelsBaltimore, MDGeneral$1,000

By state: Connecticut 26 · California 4 · New York 6 · Virginia 3 · Florida 7 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Berger Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Riverside, Connecticut, administered in care of Gregory a Saum, tax-exempt since 2012. 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 Berger Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Berger Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $2.8M across 53 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Berger Family Foundation Inc give?

Connecticut (26 grants), California (4 grants), New York (6 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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