The Stanley L And Phyllis Berger Family Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting charitable, educational, and health-related initiatives, with a particular focus on the Jewish community. It funds a variety of causes, including health clinics, educational institutions, and food banks, reflecting a commitment to community service and welfare. The foundation primarily serves organizations in Michigan, where it is based, but also extends support to select initiatives in other states. Its mission appears to center on enhancing the quality of life for individuals and communities through targeted philanthropic efforts.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established Michigan-based charities—especially Jewish community, education, or health organizations—with an existing relationship or endorsement from local intermediaries or top grantees.
Good Fit
- • Organization is based in Michigan or works primarily in Michigan.
- • Mission aligns with Jewish community, education, health, or local community services.
- • Has an existing relationship with a currently funded organization or the local Jewish Federation.
- • Can accept a range of grant sizes (many grants are modest, with occasional larger awards).
Geography
Observed giving is overwhelmingly concentrated in Michigan: nearly all grant dollars (about 99% in the latest year) supported in-state organizations despite a small number of out-of-state grantees.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 16 grants to 14 distinct recipients with nine new grantees, indicating a moderately diverse recipient set for a small foundation, although dollars are heavily concentrated to a few large beneficiaries (the top five received about 96%).
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new grantees exists (nine new recipients in the latest year) but the foundation declares grants are by preselection only and no public application route or contact details are provided, so unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to gain entry without nomination or a direct introduction.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
