Hy And Greta Berkowitz Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to providing financial support to various charitable causes. Its mission focuses on annual support for organizations that address community needs, particularly in the areas of health, food security, and services for vulnerable populations. The foundation actively supports Jewish organizations, hospitals, food banks, and human services, reflecting a commitment to enhancing community well-being. While it primarily serves recipients in Michigan, it also extends support to organizations in other states, demonstrating a broader philanthropic reach.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-medium nonprofits working in human services, food security, health services, or Jewish community causes—especially organizations with a Michigan presence and a clear need for annual support.
Good Fit
- • Programs addressing food insecurity, senior services, or basic human services.
- • An established nonprofit in Michigan or the broader regional footprint.
- • Ability to provide a personal letter from the organization's principal manager outlining exempt status, activities, and needs.
- • Requests that align with general operating or annual support rather than complex restricted projects.
Geography
Grants in 2024 reached five states, showing multi-state activity, but the portfolio is regionally concentrated: 70% of 2024 dollars went to organizations in Michigan.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 24 distinct recipients in 2024 with 21 new grantees that year and only three repeat recipients across the observed period, showing a broadly distributed recipient set despite dollar concentration in a few large grants.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new entrants is strong—21 new recipients in the latest year—and the foundation publishes a clear application route (a required personal letter to a named mailing address), so unfamiliar organizations have demonstrably entered the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
