Private foundation · EIN 83-2466194 · Fort Collins, Colorado · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Dan and Sheila 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $300K total, median $11K. 58% of grants stayed in Colorado.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
12
$300K
Median grant
$11K
Stays in CO
58%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Team See PosibilitiesFort Collins, COCharitable support$150K
Colorado UpliftDenver, COCharitable support$43K
Boys and Girls ClubFort Collins, COCharitable support$11K
Disabled Resource ServicesFort Collins, COCharitable support$11K
Project Self-SufficiencyLoveland, COCharitable support$11K
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYCharitable support$11K
The Matthews HouseFort Collins, COCharitable support$11K
World Central KitchenWashington, DCCharitable support$11K
Divine Love World CharityNew York, NYCharitable support$11K
Achilles InternationalNew York, NYCharitable support$10K
N to N - North Denver CaresBroomfield, COCharitable support$10K
Tbb - Talent Beyond Boardaries IncWashington, DCCharitable support$10K

By state: Colorado 7 · New York 3 · District of Columbia 2

About this foundation

Dan and Sheila Berlin Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Fort Collins, Colorado, administered in care of Dan Berlin, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 Dan and Sheila Berlin Foundation 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 Dan and Sheila Berlin Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $300K across 12 grants, a median of $11K.

Where does Dan and Sheila Berlin Foundation give?

Colorado (7 grants), New York (3 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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