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Berman Charitable Trust

Rockville, Maryland  ·  EIN 942940733  ·  Private foundation

Berman Charitable Trust is a Maryland-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $716K in annual giving against $30.2M in assets. This page documents the 99 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Berman Charitable Trust — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$716K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$30.2M
Total assets
99
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Berman Charitable Trust funds

Berman Charitable Trust's giving carries a documented focus on faith-based (jewish), higher education.

Faith-Based (Jewish)Higher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Berman Charitable Trust, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Allegheny Mountain Institute
CHARITABLE
Staunton, VA$300K2018
Allegheny Mountain Institute
CHARITABLE
Staunton, VA$300K2022
Allegheny Mountain Institute
CHARITABLE
Staunton, VA$300K2020
Allegheny Mountain Institute
CHARITABLE
Staunton, VA$210K2023
Aish Hatorah
CHARITABLE
Clifton, NJ$150K2023
Aish Hatorah International
CHARITABLE
Clifton, NJ$150K2020
Aish Hatorah
CHARITABLE
Clifton, NJ$150K2024
Aish Hatorah
CHARITABLE
Clifton, NJ$150K2022
Aish Hatorah
CHARITABLE
Clifton, NJ$150K2018
Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy
CHARITABLE
Rockville, MD$114K2023
Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy
CHARITABLE
Rockville, MD$105K2024
Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy
CHARITABLE
Rockville, MD$85K2018
Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy
CHARITABLE
Rockville, MD$85K2020
Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy
CHARITABLE
Rockville, MD$85K2022
Allegheny Mountain Institute
CHARITABLE
Staunton, VA$75K2024

Berman Charitable Trust giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$731K
2020$716K
2022$616K
2023$555K
2024$411K

How to apply for funding from Berman Charitable Trust

Berman Charitable Trust's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Berman Charitable Trust

Does Berman Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Berman Charitable Trust's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Berman Charitable Trust fund?
Berman Charitable Trust's grants focus on faith-based (jewish). Recent recipients include Allegheny Mountain Institute, Allegheny Mountain Institute, Allegheny Mountain Institute. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Berman Charitable Trust give in grants?
Berman Charitable Trust reported $716K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.0M over 99 grants.
Where is Berman Charitable Trust located?
Berman Charitable Trust is based in Rockville, Maryland. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 942940733.
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About this profile. This page is built from Berman Charitable Trust's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Berman Charitable Trust. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.