The Berkman Family Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 86-3178353

Foundation Overview

Based in Highland Park, IL, The Berkman Family Foundation has awarded 171 grants totaling $802,168 to organizations in Illinois, New York and 9 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $50 to $60,000, with a median award of $1,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$802,168
Total Assets
$2,104,050
Median Grant (all grants)
$1,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
60
Median Grant
$1,000
% No Significant Change
0% (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
Balanced Approach: 50%

30 of 60 recipients (50%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Illinois

57% of grants are awarded in Illinois, with additional funding distributed across 10 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (63%), Glenview (9%), Skokie (8%).

Funding Trajectory
+182%

Strong 182% growth in annual giving over 3 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

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 The Berkman Family 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
Illinois Holocaust Museum $800 Skokie, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2024
Chicago Dancers United $100 Chicago, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2024
Jewish United Fund Metro Chicago $34,018 Chicago, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2024
Evans Scholarship Foundation $1,000 Glenview, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2024
Jdrf Illinoisinternational $360 Chicago, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2024
Owls Lacrosse $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2024
Us Holocaust Museum $1,000 Washington, DC, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2024
Am Shalom $4,650 Glencoe, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2024
Univ Of Pennsylvania - Wharton Scho $25,000 Philadelpia, PA, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2024
Susan G Komen $250 Dallas, TX, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2024
Conway Farms Golf Foundation $1,600 Lake Forest, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purposes 2024
Lscc Educational Fund $1,500 Chicago, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purposes 2024
Boston University Hillel $10,000 Boston, MA, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2024
Sharsharet $500 Teaneck, NJ, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2024
Univ Of Penn Hillel $10,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2024
Cje Senior Life $500 Chicago, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2024
American Friends Of Alyn Hospital $1,000 New York, NY, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2024
American Friend Of Magen David Adom $1,000 New York, NY, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2024
Helping Hands Network $500 Northbrook, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2024
Greater Miami Jewish Federation $500 Miami, FL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2024
Illinois Holocaust Museum $800 Skokie, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2024
Chicago Dancers United $100 Chicago, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2024
Jewish United Fund Metro Chicago $34,018 Chicago, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2024
Evans Scholarship Foundation $1,000 Glenview, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2024
Jdrf Illinoisinternational $360 Chicago, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2024
Owls Lacrosse $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2024
Us Holocaust Museum $1,000 Washington, DC, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2024
Am Shalom $4,650 Glencoe, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2024
Univ Of Pennsylvania - Wharton Scho $25,000 Philadelpia, PA, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2024
Susan G Komen $250 Dallas, TX, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2024
Conway Farms Golf Foundation $1,600 Lake Forest, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purposes 2024
Lscc Educational Fund $1,500 Chicago, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purposes 2024
Boston University Hillel $10,000 Boston, MA, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2024
Sharsharet $500 Teaneck, NJ, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2024
Univ Of Penn Hillel $10,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2024
Cje Senior Life $500 Chicago, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2024
American Friends Of Alyn Hospital $1,000 New York, NY, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2024
American Friend Of Magen David Adom $1,000 New York, NY, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2024
Helping Hands Network $500 Northbrook, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2024
Greater Miami Jewish Federation $500 Miami, FL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2024
Illinois Holocaust Museum $800 Skokie, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2024
Chicago Dancers United $100 Chicago, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2024
Jewish United Fund Metro Chicago $34,018 Chicago, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2024
Evans Scholarship Foundation $1,000 Glenview, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2024
Jdrf Illinoisinternational $360 Chicago, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2024
Owls Lacrosse $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2024
Us Holocaust Museum $1,000 Washington, DC, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2024
Am Shalom $4,650 Glencoe, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2024
Univ Of Pennsylvania - Wharton Scho $25,000 Philadelpia, PA, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2024
Susan G Komen $250 Dallas, TX, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2024
Conway Farms Golf Foundation $1,600 Lake Forest, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purposes 2024
Lscc Educational Fund $1,500 Chicago, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purposes 2024
Boston University Hillel $10,000 Boston, MA, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2024
Sharsharet $500 Teaneck, NJ, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2024
Univ Of Penn Hillel $10,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2024
Cje Senior Life $500 Chicago, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2024
American Friends Of Alyn Hospital $1,000 New York, NY, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2024
American Friend Of Magen David Adom $1,000 New York, NY, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2024
Helping Hands Network $500 Northbrook, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2024
Greater Miami Jewish Federation $500 Miami, FL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2024
Illinois Holocaust Museum $1,600 Skokie, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2023
Jewish United Fund Metro Chicago $38,000 Chicago, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2023
Owls Lacrosse $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2023
Susan G Komen $300 Dallas, TX, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2023
Charcot-marie -Tooth $2,500 Glenolden, PA, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2023
Jcfs $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exepmt Purpose 2023
Conway Farms Golf Foundation $1,000 Lake Forest, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purposes 2023
David Hodoker $136 Chicago, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2023
Lscc Educational Fund $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purposes 2023
Northwestern Memorial Foundation $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Futherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2023
The Israel Forever Foundation $50 Washington, DC, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2023
America Gives Inc $100 Washington, DC, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2023
Us Holocaust Museum $1,000 Washington, DC, US Futherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2023
Chicago Dancers United $1,500 Chicago, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2023
First Tee Chicago $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Furtheance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2023
A Better Chicago $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Futherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2023
Pkd Foundation $500 Kansas City, MO, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2023
Evans Scholars Foundation $1,000 Glenview, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2023
Us Against Alzheimers $106 Washington, DC, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2023
Jewish Detroit $100 Detroit, MI, US Furtheance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2023
Crohns Colitis Foundation $100 New York, NY, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purposes 2023
Illinois Holocaust Museum $1,600 Skokie, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2023
Jewish United Fund Metro Chicago $38,000 Chicago, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2023
Owls Lacrosse $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2023
Susan G Komen $300 Dallas, TX, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2023
Charcot-marie -Tooth $2,500 Glenolden, PA, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2023
Jcfs $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exepmt Purpose 2023
Conway Farms Golf Foundation $1,000 Lake Forest, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purposes 2023
David Hodoker $136 Chicago, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2023
Lscc Educational Fund $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purposes 2023
Northwestern Memorial Foundation $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Futherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2023
The Israel Forever Foundation $50 Washington, DC, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2023
America Gives Inc $100 Washington, DC, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2023
Us Holocaust Museum $1,000 Washington, DC, US Futherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2023
Chicago Dancers United $1,500 Chicago, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2023
First Tee Chicago $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Furtheance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2023
A Better Chicago $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Futherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2023
Pkd Foundation $500 Kansas City, MO, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2023
Evans Scholars Foundation $1,000 Glenview, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2023
Us Against Alzheimers $106 Washington, DC, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2023
Jewish Detroit $100 Detroit, MI, US Furtheance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2023
Crohns Colitis Foundation $100 New York, NY, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purposes 2023
Illinois Holocaust Museum $1,000 Skokie, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
Chicago Dancers United $1,500 Chicago, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
Uja Federation New York $500 New York, NY, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
Lighthouse Michigan $180 Detroit, MI, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
Jewish United Fund Metro Chicago $33,050 Chicago, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
Evans Scholarship Foundation $1,000 Glenview, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
Jdrf Illinois $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
Environmental Working Group $1,000 Washington, DC, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
Misericordia $100 Chicago, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
Jewish Women Invest $360 Washington, DC, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
Highland Park Community Foundation $5,050 Highland Park, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
Brady Center $500 Chantilly, VA, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
Owls Lacrosse $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
Us Holocaust Museum $1,000 Washington, DC, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
National Multiple Sclerosis Foundat $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
Bright Pinl Chicago $100 Chicago, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
Am Shalom $100 Glencoe, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
University Of Pennsylvania $60,000 Philadelpia, PA, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
Susan G Komen $250 Dallas, TX, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
Charcot-marie -tooth $1,000 Glenolden, PA, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
Illinois Holocaust Museum $1,000 Skokie, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
Chicago Dancers United $1,500 Chicago, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
Uja Federation New York $500 New York, NY, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
Lighthouse Michigan $180 Detroit, MI, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
Jewish United Fund Metro Chicago $33,050 Chicago, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
Evans Scholarship Foundation $1,000 Glenview, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
Jdrf Illinois $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
Environmental Working Group $1,000 Washington, DC, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
Misericordia $100 Chicago, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
Jewish Women Invest $360 Washington, DC, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
Highland Park Community Foundation $5,050 Highland Park, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
Brady Center $500 Chantilly, VA, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
Owls Lacrosse $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
Us Holocaust Museum $1,000 Washington, DC, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
National Multiple Sclerosis Foundat $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
Bright Pinl Chicago $100 Chicago, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
Am Shalom $100 Glencoe, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
University Of Pennsylvania $60,000 Philadelpia, PA, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
Susan G Komen $250 Dallas, TX, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
Charcot-marie -Tooth $1,000 Glenolden, PA, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
Illinois Holocaust Museum $1,000 Skokie, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
Chicago Dancers United $1,500 Chicago, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
Uja Federation New York $500 New York, NY, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
Lighthouse Michigan $180 Detroit, MI, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
Jewish United Fund Metro Chicago $33,050 Chicago, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
Evans Scholarship Foundation $1,000 Glenview, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
Jdrf Illinois $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
Environmental Working Group $1,000 Washington, DC, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
Misericordia $100 Chicago, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
Jewish Women Invest $360 Washington, DC, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
Highland Park Community Foundation $5,050 Highland Park, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
Brady Center $500 Chantilly, VA, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
Owls Lacrosse $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
Us Holocaust Museum $1,000 Washington, DC, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
National Multiple Sclerosis Foundat $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
Bright Pinl Chicago $100 Chicago, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
Am Shalom $100 Glencoe, IL, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
University Of Pennsylvania $60,000 Philadelpia, PA, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
Susan G Komen $250 Dallas, TX, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
Charcot-marie -Tooth $1,000 Glenolden, PA, US Furtherance Of Tax Exempt Purpose 2022
Jewish United Fund $27,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2021
Owls Lacrosse $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2021
Highland Park Community Found $250 Highland Park, IL, US Charitable 2021
Us Holocost Memorial $1,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable 2021
Chicago Dancers United $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2021
Evans Scholars Foundation $1,000 Glenview, IL, US Charitable 2021
Jdrf $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2021
Focus On The Arts $500 Highland Park, IL, US Charitable 2021
Invest For Kids $1,030 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2021

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Contact Information

Official contact details for The Berkman Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 86-3178353
Website N/A
Address 275 N DEERE PARK DR E Highland Park, IL 60035-5343

Key People (3)

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

President Jodie Berkman
Director Peter Berkman
Vice President Nicole Berkman

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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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.