Sam Berman Charitable Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 59-2812513

Foundation Overview

Based in Hollywood, FL, Sam Berman Charitable Foundation has awarded 244 grants totaling $8,290,659 to organizations in Florida, Massachusetts and 4 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $2,000 to $1,050,606, with a median award of $15,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$8,290,659
Total Assets
$23,297,861
Median Grant (all grants)
$15,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
46
Median Grant
$10,000
% Median Grant Decline
-33% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 22%

10 of 46 recipients (22%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Florida

79% of all grants are concentrated in Florida, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Florida, funding concentrates in Miami (24%), Davie (15%), Fort Lauderdale (8%).

Funding Trajectory
-29%

Declining funding trend with 29% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.

Program Areas
General Purposes

Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Sam Berman Charitable Foundation'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
Jewish Federation Of Broward County $75,000 Davie, FL, US Donation 2024
David Posnack Jcc $250,000 Davie, FL, US Donation 2024
Jewish Adoption And Foster Care $5,000 Sunrise, FL, US Donation 2024
Camp Errol Athletics $40,000 Providence, RI, US Donation 2024
Animal Aid Inc $5,000 Oakland Park, FL, US Donation 2024
Women Of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholars $50,000 Doral, FL, US Donation 2024
Miami Children's Museum Inc $5,000 Miami, FL, US Donation 2024
Friends Of United Hatzalah Inc $10,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2024
Jewish Community Center Jacksonvill $10,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Donation 2024
Jewish National Fund $25,000 Boca Raton, FL, US Donation 2024
Celeste Burgess One Foundation $6,000 Winston Salem, NC, US Donation 2024
Memorial Foundation Inc $15,000 Hollywood, FL, US Donation 2024
Israel Heart 2 Heart $15,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US Donation 2024
Miami Lighthouse For The Blind $5,000 Miami, FL, US Donation 2024
Big Brothers Big Sisters $7,500 Miami, FL, US Donation 2024
No More Tears Inc $7,500 Miami, FL, US Donation 2024
Friends Of Israel Disabled Veterans $8,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2024
Boys & Girls Club Of Broward County $5,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US Donation 2024
Greater Miami Jewish Federation $50,000 Miami, FL, US Donation 2024
Harold Grinspoon Foundation $100,000 Agawam, MA, US Donation 2024
University Of Miami $10,000 Coral Gables, FL, US Donation 2024
University Of Fl Foundation Inc $50,000 Gainesville, FL, US Donation 2024
Voices For Children Foundation $5,000 Miami, FL, US Donation 2024
Jewish Federation Of Broward County $75,000 Davie, FL, US Donation 2024
David Posnack Jcc $250,000 Davie, FL, US Donation 2024
Jewish Adoption And Foster Care $5,000 Sunrise, FL, US Donation 2024
Camp Errol Athletics $40,000 Providence, RI, US Donation 2024
Animal Aid Inc $5,000 Oakland Park, FL, US Donation 2024
Women Of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholars $50,000 Doral, FL, US Donation 2024
Miami Children's Museum Inc $5,000 Miami, FL, US Donation 2024
Friends Of United Hatzalah Inc $10,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2024
Jewish Community Center Jacksonvill $10,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Donation 2024
Jewish National Fund $25,000 Boca Raton, FL, US Donation 2024
Celeste Burgess One Foundation $6,000 Winston Salem, NC, US Donation 2024
Memorial Foundation Inc $15,000 Hollywood, FL, US Donation 2024
Israel Heart 2 Heart $15,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US Donation 2024
Miami Lighthouse For The Blind $5,000 Miami, FL, US Donation 2024
Big Brothers Big Sisters $7,500 Miami, FL, US Donation 2024
No More Tears Inc $7,500 Miami, FL, US Donation 2024
Friends Of Israel Disabled Veterans $8,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2024
Boys & Girls Club Of Broward County $5,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US Donation 2024
Greater Miami Jewish Federation $50,000 Miami, FL, US Donation 2024
Harold Grinspoon Foundation $100,000 Agawam, MA, US Donation 2024
University Of Miami $10,000 Coral Gables, FL, US Donation 2024
University Of Fl Foundation Inc $50,000 Gainesville, FL, US Donation 2024
Voices For Children Foundation $5,000 Miami, FL, US Donation 2024
Jewish Federation Of Broward County $252,500 Davie, FL, US Donation 2023
David Posnack Jcc $25,000 Davie, FL, US Donation 2023
Jewish Adoption And Foster Care $10,000 Sunrise, FL, US Donation 2023
Junior Achievement Of Greater Miami $20,000 North Miami, FL, US Donation 2023
Animal Aid Inc $10,000 Oakland Park, FL, US Donation 2023
Women Of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholars $100,000 Doral, FL, US Donation 2023
Hofstra University $25,000 Hempstead, NY, US Donation 2023
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society $10,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2023
Jewish Comm Services Of S Florida $25,000 North Miami, FL, US Donation 2023
Jewish Family & Comm Services -Jack $10,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Donation 2023
Celeste Burgess One Foundation $6,000 Winston Salem, NC, US Donation 2023
Friends Of Arava Institute $5,000 Newton, MA, US Donation 2023
Memorial Foundation Inc $15,000 Hollywood, FL, US Donation 2023
Big Brothers Big Sisters $15,000 Miami, FL, US Donation 2023
Greater Miami Jewish Federation $52,500 Miami, FL, US Donation 2023
Harold Grinspoon Foundation $100,000 Agawam, MA, US Donation 2023
University Of Miami $10,000 Coral Gables, FL, US Donation 2023
University Of Fl Foundation Inc $50,000 Gainesville, FL, US Donation 2023
Voices For Children Foundation $5,000 Miami, FL, US Donation 2023
Victory Academy $5,000 Tualatin, OR, US Donation 2023
Jewish Federation Of Broward County $45,250 Davie, FL, US Donation 2022
Celeste Burgess One Foundation $10,500 Winston Salem, NC, US Donation 2022
Jewish Comm Services Of S Broward $28,400 Davie, FL, US Donation 2022
Friends Of Arava Institute $15,000 Newton, MA, US Donation 2022
Junior Achievement Of Greater Miami $40,000 North Miami, FL, US Donation 2022
Animal Aid Inc $15,000 Oakland Park, FL, US Donation 2022
Women Of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholars $100,000 Doral, FL, US Donation 2022
Innovation Africa $65,000 Boston, MA, US Donation 2022
Hofstra University $50,000 Hempstead, NY, US Donation 2022
Jafco Childrens Abilities Center $15,000 Sunrise, FL, US Donation 2022
The Ljd Jewish Family & Community S $10,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Donation 2022
Anti Defamation League $18,000 Boca Raton, FL, US Donation 2022
Victory Academy $5,000 Tualatin, OR, US Donation 2022
Jewish National Fund $7,500 Boca Raton, FL, US Donation 2022
Memorial Foundation Inc $15,000 Hollywood, FL, US Donation 2022
George Snow Scholarship Fund $5,000 Boca Raton, FL, US Donation 2022
Miami Lighthouse For The Blind $25,000 Miami, FL, US Donation 2022
Big Brothers Big Sisters $25,000 Miami, FL, US Donation 2022
Syracuse University $10,000 Syracuse, NY, US Donation 2022
Boundless Pastimes $2,750 Miramar, FL, US Donation 2022
Boys & Girls Club Of Broward County $30,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US Donation 2022
Greater Miami Jewish Federation $85,000 Miami, FL, US Donation 2022
Harold Grinspoon Foundation $200,000 Agawam, MA, US Donation 2022
University Of Miami $20,000 Coral Gables, FL, US Donation 2022
University Of Fl Foundation Inc $75,000 Gainesville, FL, US Donation 2022
The Russell Life Skills & Reading $7,600 Davie, FL, US Donation 2022
Uja Federation Of New York $5,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2022
Miami Children's Museum Inc $10,000 Miami, FL, US Donation 2022
Voices For Children Foundation $5,000 Miami, FL, US Donation 2022
Jewish Federation Of Broward County $45,250 Davie, FL, US Donation 2022
Celeste Burgess One Foundation $10,500 Winston Salem, NC, US Donation 2022
Jewish Comm Services Of S Broward $28,400 Davie, FL, US Donation 2022
Friends Of Arava Institute $15,000 Newton, MA, US Donation 2022
Junior Achievement Of Greater Miami $40,000 North Miami, FL, US Donation 2022
Animal Aid Inc $15,000 Oakland Park, FL, US Donation 2022
Women Of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholars $100,000 Doral, FL, US Donation 2022
Innovation Africa $65,000 Boston, MA, US Donation 2022
Hofstra University $50,000 Hempstead, NY, US Donation 2022
Jafco Childrens Abilities Center $15,000 Sunrise, FL, US Donation 2022
The Ljd Jewish Family & Community S $10,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Donation 2022
Anti Defamation League $18,000 Boca Raton, FL, US Donation 2022
Victory Academy $5,000 Tualatin, OR, US Donation 2022
Jewish National Fund $7,500 Boca Raton, FL, US Donation 2022
Memorial Foundation Inc $15,000 Hollywood, FL, US Donation 2022
George Snow Scholarship Fund $5,000 Boca Raton, FL, US Donation 2022
Miami Lighthouse For The Blind $25,000 Miami, FL, US Donation 2022
Big Brothers Big Sisters $25,000 Miami, FL, US Donation 2022
Syracuse University $10,000 Syracuse, NY, US Donation 2022
Boundless Pastimes $2,750 Miramar, FL, US Donation 2022
Boys & Girls Club Of Broward County $30,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US Donation 2022
Greater Miami Jewish Federation $85,000 Miami, FL, US Donation 2022
Harold Grinspoon Foundation $200,000 Agawam, MA, US Donation 2022
University Of Miami $20,000 Coral Gables, FL, US Donation 2022
University Of Fl Foundation Inc $75,000 Gainesville, FL, US Donation 2022
The Russell Life Skills & Reading $7,600 Davie, FL, US Donation 2022
Uja Federation Of New York $5,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2022
Miami Children's Museum Inc $10,000 Miami, FL, US Donation 2022
Voices For Children Foundation $5,000 Miami, FL, US Donation 2022
Jewish Federation Of Broward County $45,250 Davie, FL, US Donation 2022
Celeste Burgess One Foundation $10,500 Winston Salem, NC, US Donation 2022
Jewish Comm Services Of S Broward $28,400 Davie, FL, US Donation 2022
Friends Of Arava Institute $15,000 Newton, MA, US Donation 2022
Junior Achievement Of Greater Miami $40,000 North Miami, FL, US Donation 2022
Animal Aid Inc $15,000 Oakland Park, FL, US Donation 2022
Women Of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholars $100,000 Doral, FL, US Donation 2022
Innovation Africa $65,000 Boston, MA, US Donation 2022
Hofstra University $50,000 Hempstead, NY, US Donation 2022
Jafco Childrens Abilities Center $15,000 Sunrise, FL, US Donation 2022
The Ljd Jewish Family & Community S $10,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Donation 2022
Anti Defamation League $18,000 Boca Raton, FL, US Donation 2022
Victory Academy $5,000 Tualatin, OR, US Donation 2022
Jewish National Fund $7,500 Boca Raton, FL, US Donation 2022
Memorial Foundation Inc $15,000 Hollywood, FL, US Donation 2022
George Snow Scholarship Fund $5,000 Boca Raton, FL, US Donation 2022
Miami Lighthouse For The Blind $25,000 Miami, FL, US Donation 2022
Big Brothers Big Sisters $25,000 Miami, FL, US Donation 2022
Syracuse University $10,000 Syracuse, NY, US Donation 2022
Boundless Pastimes $2,750 Miramar, FL, US Donation 2022
Boys & Girls Club Of Broward County $30,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US Donation 2022
Greater Miami Jewish Federation $85,000 Miami, FL, US Donation 2022
Harold Grinspoon Foundation $200,000 Agawam, MA, US Donation 2022
University Of Miami $20,000 Coral Gables, FL, US Donation 2022
University Of Fl Foundation Inc $75,000 Gainesville, FL, US Donation 2022
The Russell Life Skills & Reading $7,600 Davie, FL, US Donation 2022
Uja Federation Of New York $5,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2022
Miami Children's Museum Inc $10,000 Miami, FL, US Donation 2022
Voices For Children Foundation $5,000 Miami, FL, US Donation 2022
Animal Aid Inc $10,000 Oakland Park, FL, US Donation 2021
Big Brothers Big Sisters $20,000 Miami, FL, US Donation 2021
Boundless Pastimes $10,000 Miramar, FL, US Donation 2021
Boys & Girls Club Of Broward County $30,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US Donation 2021
Greater Miami Jewish Federation $35,000 Miami, FL, US Donation 2021
Harold Grinspoon Foundation $100,000 Agawam, MA, US Donation 2021
Hofstra University $5,000 Hempstead, NY, US Donation 2021
Innovation Africa $20,000 Boston, MA, US Donation 2021
Jafco Childrens Abilities Center $10,000 Sunrise, FL, US Donation 2021
Jewish Comm Services Of S Broward $10,000 Davie, FL, US Donation 2021
Jewish Comm Services Of S Florida $70,000 North Miami, FL, US Donation 2021
Jewish Family & Comm Services $10,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Donation 2021
Jewish Federation Of Broward County $25,000 Davie, FL, US Donation 2021
Goodman Jfs Of Broward County Inc $15,000 Davie, FL, US Donation 2021
Junior Achievement Of Greater Miami $40,000 North Miami, FL, US Donation 2021
Memorial Foundation Inc $15,000 Hollywood, FL, US Donation 2021
Miami Children's Museum Inc $10,000 Miami, FL, US Donation 2021
Miami Lighthouse For The Blind $20,000 Miami, FL, US Donation 2021
No More Tears Inc $15,000 Miami, FL, US Donation 2021
Pace Center For Girls Broward $26,666 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US Donation 2021
The Russell Life Skills & Reading $7,500 Davie, FL, US Donation 2021
Syracuse University $10,000 Syracuse, NY, US Donation 2021
Temple Sinai Of North Dade $10,000 Miami, FL, US Donation 2021
Uja Federation Of New York $50,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2021
University Of Fl Foundation Inc $80,000 Gainesville, FL, US Donation 2021
University Of Miami $40,000 Coral Gables, FL, US Donation 2021
Women Of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholars $50,000 Doral, FL, US Donation 2021
Big Brothers Big Sisters $30,000 Miami, FL, US Donation 2020
Boundless Pastimes $15,000 Miramar, FL, US Donation 2020
Boys & Girls Club Of Broward County $50,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US Donation 2020
Carmma Basketball Inc $25,000 Port St Lucie, FL, US Donation 2020
Greater Miami Jewish Federation $25,000 Miami, FL, US Donation 2020
Gainesville Hillel Inc $2,200 Gainesville, FL, US Donation 2020
Harold Grinspoon Foundation $100,000 Agawam, MA, US Donation 2020
Hofstra University $20,000 Hempstead, NY, US Donation 2020
Jafco Childrens Abilities Center $10,000 Sunrise, FL, US Donation 2020
Jewish Comm Services Of S Broward $7,500 Davie, FL, US Donation 2020
Jewish Comm Services Of S Florida $35,000 North Miami, FL, US Donation 2020
Jewish Family & Comm Services $10,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Donation 2020
Jewish Family Services Of Broward $9,600 Plantation, FL, US Donation 2020
Jewish Federation Of Broward County $160,000 Davie, FL, US Donation 2020
Junior Achievement Of Greater Miami $40,000 North Miami, FL, US Donation 2020
Miami Lighthouse For The Blind $20,000 Miami, FL, US Donation 2020
No More Tears Inc $25,000 Miami, FL, US Donation 2020
Pace Center For Girls Broward $26,666 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US Donation 2020
Syracuse University $10,000 Syracuse, NY, US Donation 2020
Temple Sinai Of North Dade $20,000 Miami, FL, US Donation 2020
The Russell Life Skills & Reading $7,500 Davie, FL, US Donation 2020
Uja Federation Of New York $10,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2020
United Way Of Broward County $15,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US Donations 2020
University Of Miami $25,000 Coral Gables, FL, US Donation 2020
Women Of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholars $30,000 Doral, FL, US Donation 2020
Anti-defamation League $10,000 Boca Raton, FL, US Donation 2018
Boys & Girls Club Of Broward County $25,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US Donation 2018
Buncombe County Schools Foundation $13,671 Asheville, NC, US Donation 2018
Communities In Schools Of Miami Inc $10,000 Miami, FL, US Donation 2018
Harold Grinspoon Foundation $100,000 Agawam, MA, US Donation 2018
Jafco Childrens Abilities Center $11,250 Sunrise, FL, US Donation 2018
Jewish Comm Services Of S Broward $5,000 Davie, FL, US Donation 2018
Jewish Comm Services Of S Florida $10,000 North Miami, FL, US Donation 2018
Jewish Family & Comm Services $10,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Donation 2018
Jewish Family Services Of Broward $26,500 Plantation, FL, US Donation 2018
Jewish Federation Of Broward County $60,000 Davie, FL, US Donation 2018
Junior Achievement Of Greater Miami $50,000 North Miami, FL, US Donation 2018
Miami Children's Museum Inc $7,500 Miami, FL, US Donation 2018
Miami Lighthouse For The Blind $30,000 Miami, FL, US Donation 2018
The Russell Life Skills & Reading $7,500 Davie, FL, US Donation 2018
The Victory Center $5,000 North Miami Beach, FL, US Donation 2018
Uja Federation Of New York $10,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2018
University Of Florida Foundation $75,000 Gainesville, FL, US Donation 2018
University Of Miami $10,000 Coral Gables, FL, US Donation 2018
Boys & Girls Club Of Broward County $10,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US Donation 2017
Cystic Fibrosis $2,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US Donation 2017
Hillel At University Of Florida $5,000 Gainesville, FL, US Donation 2017
Jafco Childrens Abilities Center $3,000 Sunrise, FL, US Donation 2017
Jewish Comm Services Of S Broward $5,000 Davie, FL, US Donation 2017
Jewish Comm Services Of S Florida $10,000 North Miami, FL, US Donation 2017
Jewish Family Services - Broward $4,000 Plantation, FL, US Donation 2017
Jewish Federation Of Broward County $10,000 Davie, FL, US Donation 2017
Jewish Family Services Of Broward $7,500 Plantation, FL, US Donation 2017
Junior Achievement Of Greater Miami $5,000 North Miami, FL, US Donation 2017
Miami Children's Museum Inc $10,000 Miami, FL, US Donation 2017
No More Tears Inc $7,500 Miami, FL, US Donation 2017
Jewish Family & Comm Services $10,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Donation 2017
The Russell Life Skills & Reading $3,000 Davie, FL, US Donation 2017
University Of Miami $5,000 Coral Gables, FL, US Donation 2017
University Of Florida Foundation $75,000 Gainesville, FL, US Donation 2017
The Victory Center $2,000 North Miami Beach, FL, US Donation 2017
Jewish Federation Of Broward County $1,050,606 Davie, FL, US Donation 2016
Jewish Family Community Service $10,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Donation 2016
Jfs Of Broward County $3,000 Plantation, FL, US Donation 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 59-2812513
Website N/A
Address 6051 N OCEAN DR APT 705 Hollywood, FL 33019-4622

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Sam Berman Charitable Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President & Sheryl Greenwald
Director Ryan Greenwald
Director Max Greenwald

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.