Private foundation · EIN 64-0953437 · Baltimore, Maryland · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sandra and Malcolm Berman Charitable 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: 19 grants paid, $197K total, median $10K. 79% of grants stayed in Maryland.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
19
$197K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MD
79%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Gbmc Radiation OncologyBaltimore, MDTo support the organization's community efforts for radiation oncology$30K
The Maryland OperaBaltimore, MDTo support the organizations mission to promote and preserve the performing arts and to provide cultural enrichment to the community it rea…$25K
B'nai Torah CongregationBoca Raton, FLTo support the organization's community efforts$18K
Gbmc FoundationTowson, MDTo support the community efforts of the organization$16K
The AssociatedBaltimore, MDTo support the organizations philanthropic efforts$13K
Kennedy Kreiger InstituteBaltimore, MDTo support the organization's community efforts$10K
Spanish River Concert IncWestford, MATo support the organizations mission to promote and preserve the performing arts and to provide cultural enrichment to the community it rea…$10K
Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MDTo support the department of neurology research of dr. stafstrom$10K
The AssociatedBaltimore, MDTo support the organizations philanthropic efforts$10K
Jewish Caring NetworkBaltimore, MDTo support the community efforts of the organization$10K
Spanish River Concert IncWestford, MATo support the organizations mission to promote and preserve the performing arts and to provide cultural enrichment to the community it rea…$10K
Stevenson UniversityStevenson, MDTo support the organization's community efforts$5,325
Nantucket Cottage Hospital FoundationNantucket, MATo support the organization's community efforts$5,000
Baltimore Area Council - Scouting AmericaBaltimore, MDTo support the organization's community efforts$5,000
Ivymount FoundationRockville, MDTo support the community efforts of the foundation$5,000
Enoch Pratt Free LibraryBaltimore, MDTo support the community efforts of the organzation$5,000
Kennedy Kreiger InstituteBaltimore, MDTo support the organization's community efforts$5,000
McDonogh SchoolOwings Mills, MDTo support the educational efforts of the organization$3,421
Baltimore Symphony OrchestraBaltimore, MDTo support the organizations mission to promote and preserve the performing arts and to provide cultural enrichment to the community it rea…$1,000

By state: Maryland 15 · Massachusetts 3 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Sandra and Malcolm Berman Charitable Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Baltimore, Maryland, administered in care of Malcolm C Berman, tax-exempt since 2007. 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 Sandra and Malcolm Berman Charitable 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 Sandra and Malcolm Berman Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $197K across 19 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Sandra and Malcolm Berman Charitable Foundation Inc give?

Maryland (15 grants), Massachusetts (3 grants), Florida (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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