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The Allen H and Selma W Berkman

Boston, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 256144060  ·  Private foundation

Based in Boston, Massachusetts, The Allen H and Selma W Berkman has awarded $17.8M across 152 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2023. Its largest grant on record went to Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program Berkman Family Charitable Fd. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$1000K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$16.3M
Total assets
152
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What The Allen H and Selma W Berkman funds

The Allen H and Selma W Berkman's giving carries a documented focus on faith-based (jewish).

Faith-Based (Jewish)

Populations it has supported include families.

families

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Allen H and Selma W Berkman, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program Berkman Family Charitable Fd
UNRESTRICTED
Warwick, RI$2.9M2022
Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh - Alan & Barbara Ackerman Family Fd
UNRESTRICTED
Pittsburgh, PA$2.9M2022
Vanguard Charitable Endowmnet Program - the Rahm Family Daf Fund
UNRESTRICTED
Warwick, RI$2.9M2022
Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program - Mckey & J Berkman Family Char Fd
UNRESTRICTED
Warwick, RI$2.9M2022
Fidelity Charitable - the Bridgewater Fund
UNRESTRICTED
Cincinnati, OH$2.9M2022
Us Water Alliance
AN EQUITABLE WATER FUTURE: WATER EQUITY TASKFORCE
Washington, DC$150K2018
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
PALLIATIVE CARE PAYER EDUCATION INITIATIVE
New York, NY$150K2018
Children's Literacy Initiative
INTEGRATING CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR KINDERGARTEN READINESS
Philadelphia, PA$150K2018
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Fbo Center to Advance Palliative
CAPC PAYMENT ACCELERATOR (FORMERLY VALUE-BASED CONTRACTING INCUBATOR)
New York, NY$150K2017
Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program Berkman Family Charitable Fd
UNRESTRICTED
Warwick, RI$127K2023
Vanguard Charitable Endowmnet Program - the Rahm Family Daf Fund
UNRESTRICTED
Warwick, RI$127K2023
Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh - Alan & Barbara Ackerman Family Fd
UNRESTRICTED
Pittsburgh, PA$127K2023
Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program - Mckey & J Berkman Family Char Fd
UNRESTRICTED
Warwick, RI$127K2023
Fidelity Charitable - the Bridgewater Fund
UNRESTRICTED
Cincinnati, OH$127K2023
Rutland West Neighborhood Housing Fbo Ponte Pilas
PONTE PILAS
West Rutland, VT$110K2018

The Allen H and Selma W Berkman giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$760K
2018$925K
2020$1000K
2022$14.5M
2023$633K

How to apply for funding from The Allen H and Selma W Berkman

The Allen H and Selma W Berkman'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 The Allen H and Selma W Berkman

Does The Allen H and Selma W Berkman accept grant applications?
The Allen H and Selma W Berkman'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 The Allen H and Selma W Berkman fund?
The Allen H and Selma W Berkman's grants focus on faith-based (jewish). Recent recipients include Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program Berkman Family Charitable Fd, Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh - Alan & Barbara Ackerman Family Fd, Vanguard Charitable Endowmnet Program - the Rahm Family Daf Fund. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Allen H and Selma W Berkman give in grants?
The Allen H and Selma W Berkman reported $1000K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $17.8M over 152 grants.
Where is The Allen H and Selma W Berkman located?
The Allen H and Selma W Berkman is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 256144060.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Allen H and Selma W Berkman'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 The Allen H and Selma W Berkman. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.