The Allen H And Selma W Berkman | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 25-6144060
Foundation Overview
Based in Boston, MA, The Allen H And Selma W Berkman has awarded 259 grants totaling $35,383,530 to organizations in Ohio, Pennsylvania and 15 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $2,500 to $2,900,000, with a median award of $5,000.
Latest Tax Year
2022
Total Giving (all years)
$35,383,530
Total Assets
$738,750
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
15
Median Grant
$126,600
% Median Grant Decline
-96%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: N/A
0 of 15 recipients (0%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
New York
Grants are geographically diversified with 27% in New York and funding distributed across 19 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within New York, funding concentrates in New York (96%), Rd Floor (1%), Mineola (1%).
Funding Trajectory
-26%
Declining funding trend with 26% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (55%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Allen H And Selma W Berkman's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable - The Bridgewater Fund | $126,600 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater Pittsburgh - Alan & Barbara Ackerman Family Fd | $126,600 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program - Mckey & J Berkman Family Char Fd | $126,600 | Warwick, RI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program Berkman Family Charitable Fd | $126,600 | Warwick, RI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowmnet Program - The Rahm Family Daf Fund | $126,600 | Warwick, RI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Fidelity Charitable - The Bridgewater Fund | $126,600 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater Pittsburgh - Alan & Barbara Ackerman Family Fd | $126,600 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program - Mckey & J Berkman Family Char Fd | $126,600 | Warwick, RI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program Berkman Family Charitable Fd | $126,600 | Warwick, RI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowmnet Program - The Rahm Family Daf Fund | $126,600 | Warwick, RI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Fidelity Charitable - The Bridgewater Fund | $126,600 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater Pittsburgh - Alan & Barbara Ackerman Family Fd | $126,600 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program - Mckey & J Berkman Family Char Fd | $126,600 | Warwick, RI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program Berkman Family Charitable Fd | $126,600 | Warwick, RI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowmnet Program - The Rahm Family Daf Fund | $126,600 | Warwick, RI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Fidelity Charitable - The Bridgewater Fund | $2,900,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater Pittsburgh - Alan & Barbara Ackerman Family Fd | $2,900,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program - Mckey & J Berkman Family Char Fd | $2,900,000 | Warwick, RI, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program Berkman Family Charitable Fd | $2,900,000 | Warwick, RI, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowmnet Program - The Rahm Family Daf Fund | $2,900,000 | Warwick, RI, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Fidelity Charitable - The Bridgewater Fund | $2,900,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater Pittsburgh - Alan & Barbara Ackerman Family Fd | $2,900,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program - Mckey & J Berkman Family Char Fd | $2,900,000 | Warwick, RI, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program Berkman Family Charitable Fd | $2,900,000 | Warwick, RI, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowmnet Program - The Rahm Family Daf Fund | $2,900,000 | Warwick, RI, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| After School Matters | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| All Faiths Food Bank | $5,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Americares Foundation Inc | $25,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Hurricane Ida | 2020 |
| Americares Foundation Inc | $25,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Haitian Support | 2020 |
| Americares Foundation Inc | $2,500 | Stamford, CT, US | Haiti Emergency Relief | 2020 |
| Berkley Food Pantry | $5,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Boston Health Care For The Homeless Prgm | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Campaign Legal Center | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Center To Advance Palliative Care | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Strengthening Palliative Care Leadership And Infusing Equity | 2020 |
| Children's Literacy Initiative | $100,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Literacy To Liberation: Transforming Learning Outcomes For Black & Latinx Children In 2021-22 | 2020 |
| Community Funds Inc Fbo Wellmet New York Community Trust | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | For Wellmet | 2020 |
| Dc Greens | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| East Harlem Tutorial Program Inc | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | All Learning Starts With Literacy | 2020 |
| East Harlem Tutorial Program Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Environmental Defence | $10,000 | Toronto, ONTARIO, CA | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Family Action Network Movement | $10,000 | Miami, FL, US | Haitian Support | 2020 |
| Food Bank For New York City | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Foodshare Toronto | $10,000 | Toronto, ONTARIO, CA | Black Creek Community Farm | 2020 |
| Georgetown University Fbo Georgetown Institute For Women Peace And Secu | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Visas And Evacuation Of Afghan Women | 2020 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Greater New Orleans Foundation | $25,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Hurricane Ida | 2020 |
| Grow Pittsburgh | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Hias | $40,000 | Washington, DC, US | Afghan Resettlement | 2020 |
| Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai Fbo Center To Advance Palliative | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Department Of Geriatrics & Palliative Care | 2020 |
| International Institute Of New England | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | Afghan Resettlement | 2020 |
| Ironbound Community Corporation | $15,000 | Newark, NJ, US | Hurricane Ida | 2020 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Service | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Jumpstart | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted, National Office | 2020 |
| Manhattan School Of Music | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Selma Wiener Berkman Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| Miami Diaper Bank Inc | $5,000 | Miami, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| New Dramatists | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| New Venture Fund Fbo America Votes | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| New Venture Fund Fbo America Votes | $30,000 | Washington, DC, US | Voter Education In Pennsylvania | 2020 |
| Open City Advocates | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Project Hope | $25,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Haitian Support | 2020 |
| Project South | $15,000 | Arabi, LA, US | Imagine Water Works - Hurricane Ida | 2020 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Welcome.us - Afghan Support | 2020 |
| Scholarchips | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| The Ali Forney Center | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| The Alliance For Climate Protection Dba The Climate Reality Project | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| The Bridge Inc | $5,000 | Rd Floor, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| The Carnegie Institute | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Carnegie International | 2020 |
| The Food Project | $5,000 | Lincoln, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| The Funders Network | $50,000 | Coral Gables, FL, US | Partners For Places (p4p) | 2020 |
| The Pittsburgh Opera | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| The Pittsburgh Symphony Society | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Thurgood Marshall College Fund | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Us Water Alliance | $150,000 | Washington, DC, US | Scaling Equitable, Resilient Water Management | 2020 |
| World Central Kitchen | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Hurricane Ida | 2020 |
| X-cel Education | $10,000 | Roxbury, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| After School Matters | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Alameda County Community Food Bank | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| All Faiths Food Bank | $10,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| American Immigration Council | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Defense In El Paso | 2019 |
| Americares Foundation Inc | $25,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Covid-19 Response In The Us | 2019 |
| Bright Beginnings | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Children's Literacy Initiative | $100,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Developing Mission-critical Distance Learning Services For Childrens Literacy | 2019 |
| City Harvest Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Collective Education Fund | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | For Emergency Fund | 2019 |
| Community Funds Inc Fbo Wellmet | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | For Wellmet | 2019 |
| East Harlem Tutorial Program Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| East Harlem Tutorial Program Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Emergency Relief Fund | 2019 |
| Environmental Defence | $10,000 | Toronto, ONTARIO, CA | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Food Bank For New York City | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Foodshare Toronto | $25,000 | Toronto, ONTARIO, CA | For Black Creek Community Farm | 2019 |
| Friends Of Boston's Homeless | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Global Links | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | For Ppe For Health Care Professionals In Pittsburgh | 2019 |
| Good360 | $10,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank | $10,000 | Duquesne, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Greater Washington Urban League | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Covid Rent Relief/first Response Emergency Funds | 2019 |
| Greener Partners | $5,000 | Norristown, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Harlem Children's Zone | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Gems | 2019 |
| House Of Ruth | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai Fbo Ctr To Advance Palliative Care | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Center To Advance Palliative Care - Emergency Fund | 2019 |
| Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai Fbo Ctr To Advance Palliative Care | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Department Of Geriatrics & Palliative Care | 2019 |
| Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai Fbo Ctr To Advance Palliative Care | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Ensuring Access To Palliative Care In The Covid Era | 2019 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater Pittsburgh | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Covid-19 Emergency Fund | 2019 |
| Jfcs Of Pittsburgh | $2,500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | For Squirrel Hill Food Pantry | 2019 |
| Jumpstart | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted, National Office | 2019 |
| Manhattan School Of Music | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Selma Wiener Berkman Scholarship Fund | 2019 |
| Manna | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Miami Diaper Bank Inc | $5,000 | Miami, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Miami Diaper Bank Inc | $5,000 | Miami, FL, US | Covid-19 Relief | 2019 |
| Naacp Legal Defense & Education Fund | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Political Participation Issues (voter Protection, Voting Rights, Barriers To Voting) | 2019 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| New Dramatists | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| New Venture Fund Fbo America Votes Pa Project | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | F/b/o America Votes, Pa Project | 2019 |
| New Venture Fund Fbo America Votes Fl Project | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | F/b/o America Votes, Fl Project | 2019 |
| Pacific Institute | $50,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Water And Covid-19: Strengthening U.s. Water Resilience | 2019 |
| Philabundance | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Pittsburgh Cultural Trust | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Emergency Fund | 2019 |
| Prevent Alzheimers Disease 2020 | $100,000 | Rockville, MD, US | Intercontinental Brain Health Initiative | 2019 |
| Riverlife | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Riverbank Stabilization Best Practices Study | 2019 |
| Save The Children | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | U.s. Border Crisis Children's Relief Fund | 2019 |
| So Others Might Eat | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| The Ali Forney Center | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| The Bridge Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| The Food Project | $5,000 | Lincoln, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank Inc | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| The Pittsburgh Opera | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| The Pittsburgh Symphony Society | $7,500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Education And Community Engagement | 2019 |
| Trustees Of The University Of Penn | $99,660 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Improving Serious Illness Communication In The Era Of Covid-19 | 2019 |
| United Way Of Mass Bay & Merrimack Vall | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | The One Chelsea Fund For Individual Covid-19 Relief | 2019 |
| Us Water Alliance | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | Scaling Equitable, Resilient Water Management | 2019 |
| When We All Vote | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Battle Ground States | 2019 |
| Woodstock Area Relief Fund | $15,000 | Woodstock, VT, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Aclu Foundation | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Voting Rights And/or Immigrant Rights | 2017 |
| After School Matters | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Aldea Pjc | $2,500 | Reading, PA, US | Unrestricted Use | 2017 |
| American Immigration Council Fbo Dilley Pro Bono Project | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Dilley Pro Bono Project | 2017 |
| American Jewish Committee | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Access/lft Of Philadelphia | 2017 |
| Americares Foundation Inc | $25,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Hurricane Maria/puerto Rico | 2017 |
| Children's Inn At Nih | $7,500 | Bethesda, MD, US | Unrestricted Support | 2017 |
| Children's Literacy Initiative | $150,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Integrating Curriculum Development And Professional Development For Kindergarten Readiness | 2017 |
| Common Cause Education Fund | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Redistricting/anti-gerrymandering Efforts And Other Democracy Issues As Needed | 2017 |
| Community Funds Inc Fbo Wellmet | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Use By Wellmet | 2017 |
| Congregation Emanu-el City Of Ny | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Environmental Defence | $5,000 | N/a, ONTARIO, CA | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Foodshare Toronto | $7,500 | N/a, ONTARIO, CA | Unrestricted Use By Black Creek Community Farm | 2017 |
| Harlem Children's Zone | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | Gems | 2017 |
| Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai | $150,000 | New York, NY, US | Palliative Care Payer Education Initiative | 2017 |
| Innovation Law Lab | $2,500 | Portland, OR, US | Unrestricted Support | 2017 |
| Jumpstart | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted, National Office | 2017 |
| Kids In Need Of Defense | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted Support | 2017 |
| Lambda Legal Defense Education Fund | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Support | 2017 |
| Manhattan School Of Music | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Selma Wiener Berkman Scholarship Fund | 2017 |
| Mental Health America | $5,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Unrestricted Support | 2017 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Geriatrics Gift Fund | 2017 |
| National Immigration Forum | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| National Immigration Law Center | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Save The Food Campaign In Pittsburg & Other Cities | 2017 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| New Dramatists | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Oxfam-america Inc | $25,000 | Boston, MA, US | Puerto Rico Emergency And Recovery | 2017 |
| Parent-child Home Program | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | The Pchp Pittsburgh & Philadelphia Expansion | 2017 |
| Pittsburgh Symphony Inc | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Education And Community Engagement | 2017 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Western Pa | $2,500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| Riverlife | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Design Of Environmental Restoration On North Shore Near The Science Center | 2017 |
| Rutland West Neighborhood Housing Fbo Ponte Pilas | $110,000 | West Rutland, VT, US | Ponte Pilas | 2017 |
| Shoresh | $2,500 | N/a, ONTARIO, CA | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Swim Drink Fish Canada | $2,500 | N/a, ONTARIO, CA | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Texas Civil Rights Project | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Racial And Economic Justice And/or Voting Rights | 2017 |
| The Bridge Inc | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| The Food Project | $5,000 | Lincoln, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank Inc | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Homeless Children's Playtime Project | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted Support | 2017 |
| The Pittsburgh Opera Inc | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Opera Connections | 2017 |
| The Stop Community Food Centre | $5,000 | N/a, ONTARIO, CA | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Us Water Alliance | $150,000 | Washington, DC, US | An Equitable Water Future: Water Equity Taskforce | 2017 |
| Winchester Thurston School | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | City As Our Campus | 2017 |
| Aclu Foundation | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Support | 2016 |
| American Jewish Committee | $42,500 | New York, NY, US | Access/lft Work In Philadelphia | 2016 |
| Carnegie Library Of Pittsburgh | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Early Childhood Services | 2016 |
| Center On Halsted | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted Support | 2016 |
| Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai Fbo Center To Advance Palliative | $149,870 | New York, NY, US | Capc Payment Accelerator (formerly Value-based Contracting Incubator) | 2016 |
| Charles River Watershed Association | $50,000 | Weston, MA, US | Water Infrastructure For A Sustainable Future | 2016 |
| Children's Inn At Nih | $7,500 | Bethesda, MD, US | Unrestricted Support | 2016 |
| Children's Literacy Initiative | $50,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Scaling Cli's Pre-k Efforts In Fy18 | 2016 |
| Common Cause Education Fund | $20,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Redistricting/anti-gerrymandering Effort | 2016 |
| Community Funds Inc Fbo Wellmet | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Support | 2016 |
| Congregation Emanu-el City Of Ny | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Support | 2016 |
| East Harlem Tutorial Program Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Support | 2016 |
| Environmental Defence | $5,000 | Toronto, ONTARIO, CA | Unrestricted Support | 2016 |
| Everdale Fbo Black Creek Community Farm | $5,000 | Hillsburgh, ONTARIO, CA | Unrestricted Support | 2016 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted Support | 2016 |
| Harlem Children's Zone | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | Gems | 2016 |
| Hospice Of Cincinnati | $50,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Conversations Of A Lifetime: A Successful Model For Advance Care Planning | 2016 |
| House Of Ruth | $2,500 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Unrestricted Support | 2016 |
| Jumpstart | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted, National Office | 2016 |
| Lambda Legal Defense Education Fund | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Support | 2016 |
| Manhattan School Of Music | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Selma Wiener Berkman Scholarship Fund | 2016 |
| Mt Sinai Medical Center Inc Fbo The Martha Steward Center | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Martha Steward Center | 2016 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Leveraging Nashville Food Waste Work In Other Cities | 2016 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Support | 2016 |
| New Dramatists | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Support | 2016 |
| Parent-child Home Program | $60,000 | Mineola, NY, US | Parent-child Home Program Pennsylvania Expansion | 2016 |
| Physicians For Reproductive Health | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Support | 2016 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America Inc | $35,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Support | 2016 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Western Pa | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Operating | 2016 |
| Riverlife | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Design Of Environmental Restoration On North Shore Near The Science Center | 2016 |
| Shelter Partnership Inc | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted Support | 2016 |
| Shoresh | $2,500 | York, ONTARIO, CA | Unrestricted Support | 2016 |
| Swim Drink Fish Canada | $5,000 | Toronto, ONTARIO, CA | Unrestricted Support | 2016 |
| The Food Project | $5,000 | Lincoln, MA, US | Unrestricted Support | 2016 |
| The Pittsburgh Opera Inc | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Opera Connections | 2016 |
| The Pittsburgh Promise | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Scholarships | 2016 |
| The Pittsburgh Symphony Society | $7,500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Education And Community Engagement | 2016 |
| Us Water Alliance | $50,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | An Equitable Water Future: Water Infrastructure And Equity Working Group | 2016 |
| Zero To Three National Center For Infants Toddlers & Families | $2,500 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Unrestricted Support | 2016 |
| After School Matters | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Unrestricted Use | 2015 |
| American Jewish Committee | $45,000 | New York, NY, US | For Use By Inter. Religious Affairs Dept. Towards Jewish/muslim Relations | 2015 |
| Baton Rouge Area Foundation | $25,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | For The Louisiana Flood Relief Fund | 2015 |
| Baton Rouge Area Foundation | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | For The Louisiana Flood Relief Fund - Especially Rebuilding Needs | 2015 |
| Carnegie Museums Of Pittsburgh | $15,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | For The Carnegie International | 2015 |
| Center For Addiction Treatment | $25,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Lead The Change Capital Campaign | 2015 |
| Center To Advance Palliative Care | $150,000 | New York, NY, US | In Support Of The Value-based Contracting Incubator Project | 2015 |
| Children's Literacy Initiative | $100,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | In Support Of Cli Operations As The Organization Expands Nationally | 2015 |
| Congregation Emanu-el City Of Ny | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | For Unrestricted Use | 2015 |
| Dc Central Kitchen | $2,500 | Washington Dc, DC, US | For Unrestricted Use | 2015 |
| Dc Diaper Bank | $5,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | For General Support | 2015 |
| Doctors Without Borders Usa Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | For Unrestricted Use | 2015 |
| East Harlem Tutorial Program Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | For Unrestricted Use | 2015 |
| Everdale | $5,000 | Hillsburgh, N/A, CA | For Unrestricted Use | 2015 |
| Food Bank For New York City | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | For Unrestricted Use | 2015 |
| Harlem Children's Zone | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | In Support Of The Harlem Gems Program | 2015 |
| Hospice Of Cincinnati | $50,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Expansion Of Conversations Of A Lifetime | 2015 |
| Jumpstart For Young Children Inc | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted Use For National Office | 2015 |
| Keshet | $5,000 | Jamaica Plain, MA, US | For General Support | 2015 |
| Make The Road New York | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | For General Support | 2015 |
| Manhattan School Of Music | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | For Selma Wiener Berkman Scholarship Fund | 2015 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center Inc Fbo The Martha Stewart Center | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | For Support Of The Martha Stewart Center | 2015 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | $150,000 | New York, NY, US | In Support Of The City Food Waste Project In Nashville, Tennessee | 2015 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | For Unrestricted Use | 2015 |
| New Dramatists | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | For Unrestricted Use | 2015 |
| Planned Parenthood Of S E & N Florida | $15,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Zika Education & Prevention | 2015 |
| Riverlife | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | For Design Of Envir. Restoration On North Shore | 2015 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank (greater New Orleans & Acadiana) | $25,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | For The Purpose Of Relief In The Flooded Area | 2015 |
| Shelter Partnership Inc | $5,000 | Los Angles, CA, US | For Unrestricted Use | 2015 |
| Shoresh Jewish Environmental Programs | $5,000 | Toronto, N/A, CA | For Bee Hives, Pasture, And Reforestation | 2015 |
| The Farm & Wilderness Foundation | $10,000 | Plymouth, VT, US | For Capital Campaign For The Teddy Ebersol Campership Fund | 2015 |
| The Farm & Wilderness Foundation | $2,500 | Plymouth, VT, US | For Thrive For 75: Ninevah Conservation Goal | 2015 |
| The Food Project | $5,000 | Lincoln, MA, US | For Unrestricted Use | 2015 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank Inc | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | For Unrestricted Support | 2015 |
| The Pittsburgh Opera Inc | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Annual Fund For Opera Connections | 2015 |
| The Pittsburgh Promise | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | For Scholarships | 2015 |
| The Pittsburgh Symphony Society | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Annual Fund For Education & Community Engagement | 2015 |
| Ultimate Peace | $5,000 | Shelburne Falls, MA, US | Enrolling Additional Youth In Year-round, Leadership, And/or Summer Camp Programs | 2015 |
| University Of Pennsylvania | $2,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | For The Penn Fund For Classes '06 And '08 | 2015 |
| Upper Valley Haven | $10,000 | White River Junction, VT, US | For Unrestricted Use | 2015 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Allen H And Selma W Berkman as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 25-6144060 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 2 LIBERTY SQ STE 500 Boston, MA 02109-4884 |
Key People (10)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Allen H And Selma W Berkman's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Helen Berkman Habbert |
|---|---|
| Trustee | James S Berkman |
| Trustee | Susan Berkman Rahm |
| Trustee | Richard Berkman |
| Trustee | Barbara Berkman Ackerman |
Forms 990-PF
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