The Hy and Greta Berkowitz Foundation makes a small number of large, targeted gifts focused on services for people with physical disabilities, particularly in western Michigan. Grants include major annual support for a regional rehabilitation hospital and funding for adaptive recreation; one large gift was routed through a Fidelity Charitable account, indicating use of donor-advised giving. Though the foundation is based in Massachusetts, its giving appears personally connected to Michigan-based disability and rehabilitation causes.
Very concentrated giving: just a few large grants per period (three sizeable gifts totaling nearly $900K), focused on a small set of organizations rather than broad, diversified funding.
The Hy and Greta Berkowitz Foundation’s largest recent gift was a $505,000 annual support grant to Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids. That single grant captures much of the foundation’s pattern: sizable, recurring funding aimed at physical rehabilitation and disability-related services, alongside a smaller set of community grants. In 2025, it also gave $125,000 to Western Michigan Miracle League for an annual fund, extending support to adaptive recreation for people with disabilities. The foundation’s recent record includes repeat annual support for Mary Free Bed and other Michigan organizations, suggesting a sustained relationship with a limited number of recipients rather than a broad open-ended portfolio. Although the foundation is headquartered in Dedham, Massachusetts, its grantmaking has a strong connection to western Michigan, especially Grand Rapids-area institutions. Its annual giving level, as reported on its latest filing, was $1,151,813, with grants ranging from major institutional support to smaller recurring gifts. The recent grants list also shows support for food assistance, Jewish communal organizations, and public-health related causes, but the core pattern remains tightly centered on rehabilitation and disability services.
Physical rehabilitation is the clearest theme in the foundation’s recent giving. A $505,000 grant to Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital was labeled annual support, and the hospital appears again in the list with another $5,000 annual support grant. Adaptive recreation is another visible area: Western Michigan Miracle League received $125,000 for its annual fund, tying the foundation to programs serving people with disabilities through community sports. The foundation also supports basic-needs and community services. In 2025 it gave $10,000 to Meals on Wheels of Western Michigan and $10,000 to Feeding America West Michigan, while earlier grants of $7,000 and $5,000 to both groups show repeated support. Its recent record also includes $10,000 to Jewish Family and Children’s Service and $4,000 to Action for Post-soviet Jewry for educational support.
Typical grant sizes are small, with a p25 of $1,000, a median of $2,000, and a p75 of $5,000. The foundation’s recent activity mixes a few very large gifts with many modest annual-support grants, including repeated support to the same organizations across 2023, 2024, and 2025. That pattern points to recurring relationships rather than one-time awards. One grant also went through Fidelity Charitable Giving Account, showing use of a donor-advised giving channel. The foundation is not reported as funding individuals and does not make program-related investments.
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$158K
$1M
Most grants fall between $1K and $5K, with a median of $2K.
25th Percentile
$1K
Median
$2K
75th Percentile
$5K
About 19% of grants go to recipients in MA.
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Notable grantees: Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital, Western Michigan Miracle League, Fidelity Charitable Giving Account
Grant recipients are all in the United States. Michigan is the main giving state by count, and the recent grants cluster heavily in western Michigan cities including Grand Rapids, Rockford, Grandville, Comstock Park, Byron Center, and nearby Michigan locations. Massachusetts recipients also appear, including Waltham and Boston. Outside the HQ state, the foundation’s pattern still centers on Michigan, especially Grand Rapids-area organizations, while a smaller share of grants land in Ohio through Fidelity Charitable Giving Account in Cincinnati.
Recent grants center on physical rehabilitation and disability-related services, with large support for Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital and Western Michigan Miracle League. The foundation also funds food assistance, Jewish communal organizations, and some public-health or advocacy groups, but the strongest recurring pattern is rehabilitation and adaptive recreation.
Yes. Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital appears in multiple years, including a $505,000 annual support grant in 2025 and additional support in earlier years. Other recipients such as Meals on Wheels of Western Michigan, Feeding America West Michigan, Kids Food Basket, and Jewish Family and Children’s Service also appear across more than one filing year.
The distribution is relatively small: p25 is $1,000, median grant size is $2,000, and p75 is $5,000. Recent records also include a few much larger awards, including $505,000 and $125,000, which stand out from the foundation’s usual pattern of modest annual support.
Michigan is the top state by grant count, even though the foundation is headquartered in Massachusetts. Recent recipients are concentrated in western Michigan, especially Grand Rapids, with additional grants in Rockford, Grandville, Comstock Park, and Byron Center. Massachusetts recipients such as Waltham and Boston also appear.
The foundation’s recent grants show annual support, annual fund gifts, and one educational support grant. It is not reported as funding individuals and does not make program-related investments. One large grant was routed through Fidelity Charitable Giving Account, indicating donor-advised giving through a pass-through account.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARY FREE BED REHABILITATION HOSPITAL | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $505,000 | 2025 | ANNUAL SUPPORT |
| FIDELITY CHARITABLE GIVING ACCOUNT | CINCINNATI, OH | $268,413 | 2025 | ANNUAL FUND |
| WESTERN MICHIGAN MIRACLE LEAGUE | ROCKFORD, MI | $125,000 | 2025 | ANNUAL FUND |
| FEEDING AMERICA WEST MICHIGAN | COMSTOCK PARK, MI | $10,000 | 2025 | ANNUAL SUPPORT |
| THE GREATER BOSTON FOOD BANK | BOSTON, MA | $10,000 | 2025 | ANNUAL SUPPORT |
| JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICE | WALTHAM, MA | $10,000 | 2025 | ANNUAL SUPPORT |
| KIDS FOOD BASKET | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $10,000 | 2025 | ANNUAL SUPPORT |
| MEALS ON WHEELS OF WESTERN MICHIGAN | GRANDVILLE, MI | $10,000 | 2025 | ANNUAL SUPPORT |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $8,000 | 2025 | ANNUAL SUPPORT |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF GR | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $6,000 | 2025 | ANNUAL SUPPORT |
| MS WHEELCHAIR MICHIGAN | BYRON CENTER, MI | $5,000 | 2025 | ANNUAL SUPPORT |
| TEMPLE EMANUEL FOOD BANK | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $5,000 | 2025 | ANNUAL SUPPORT |
| ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND & VISION IMPAIRED | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $4,500 | 2025 | ANNUAL SUPPORT |
| ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE | NEW YORK, NY | $4,000 | 2025 | ANNUAL SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD SERVICE | NEW YORK, NY | $4,000 | 2025 | ANNUAL SUPPORT |
| SENIOR NEIGHBORS INC | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $3,000 | 2025 | ANNUAL SUPPORT |
| SPECTRUM HEALTH HOSPICE | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $2,000 | 2025 | ANNUAL SUPPORT |
| HELEN DEVOS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $2,000 | 2025 | ANNUAL SUPPORT |
| FAITH HOSPICE | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $2,000 | 2025 | ANNUAL SUPPORT |
| HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $2,000 | 2025 | ANNUAL FUND |
| WOMEN'S LUNCH PLACE | BOSTON, MA | $2,000 | 2025 | ANNUAL SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVID ADOM | NEW YORK, NY | $1,000 | 2025 | ANNUAL SUPPORT |
| UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,000 | 2025 | ANNUAL SUPPORT |
| CHABAD HOUSE OF WESTERN MICHIGAN | BROOKLYN, NY | $1,000 | 2025 | ANNUAL SUPPORT |
| JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICE | WALTHAM, MA | $7,000 | 2024 | ANNUAL SUPPORT |
| MEALS ON WHEELS OF WESTERN MICHIGAN | GRANDVILLE, MI | $7,000 | 2024 | ANNUAL SUPPORT |
| FEEDING AMERICA WEST MICHIGAN | COMSTOCK PARK, MI | $7,000 | 2024 | ANNUAL SUPPORT |
| KIDS FOOD BASKET | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $7,000 | 2024 | ANNUAL SUPPORT |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF GR | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $6,000 | 2024 | ANNUAL SUPPORT |
| MARY FREE BED REHABILITATION HOSPITAL | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $5,000 | 2024 | ANNUAL SUPPORT |
| MARY FREE BED REHABILITATION HOSPITAL | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $5,000 | 2024 | ANNUAL SUPPORT |
| ACTION FOR POST-SOVIET JEWRY | WALTHAM, MA | $4,000 | 2024 | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $4,000 | 2024 | ANNUAL SUPPORT |
| INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NEW ENGLAND | BOSTON, MA | $3,000 | 2024 | ANNUAL SUPPORT |
| MS WHEELCHAIR MICHIGAN | BYRON CENTER, MI | $2,500 | 2024 | ANNUAL SUPPORT |
| TEMPLE EMANUEL FOOD BANK | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $2,000 | 2024 | ANNUAL SUPPORT |
| ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE | NEW YORK, NY | $2,000 | 2024 | ANNUAL SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD SERVICE | NEW YORK, NY | $2,000 | 2024 | ANNUAL SUPPORT |
| EQUAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE | MONTGOMERY, AL | $1,500 | 2024 | ANNUAL SUPPORT |
| ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND & VISION IMPAIRED | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $1,500 | 2024 | ANNUAL SUPPORT |
| SENIOR NEIGHBORS INC | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $1,500 | 2024 | ANNUAL SUPPORT |
| LION'S CLUB | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $1,500 | 2024 | ANNUAL SUPPORT |
| SENIOR NEIGHBORS INC | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $1,500 | 2024 | ANNUAL SUPPORT |
| ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND & VISION IMPAIRED | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $1,500 | 2024 | ANNUAL SUPPORT |
| COLEL CHABAD | BROOKLYN, NY | $1,000 | 2024 | ANNUAL SUPPORT |
| WOMEN'S LUNCH PLACE | BOSTON, MA | $1,000 | 2024 | ANNUAL SUPPORT |
| BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS HOSPITAL - NEEDHAM | NEEDHAM, MA | $1,000 | 2024 | ANNUAL SUPPORT |
| SPECTRUM HEALTH HOSPICE | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $1,000 | 2024 | ANNUAL SUPPORT |
| HELEN DEVOS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $1,000 | 2024 | ANNUAL SUPPORT |
| FRIENDS OF YAD SARAH | NEW YORK, NY | $500 | 2024 | ANNUAL SUPPORT |
MARY FREE BED REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
$505,000ANNUAL SUPPORT
FIDELITY CHARITABLE GIVING ACCOUNT
$268,413ANNUAL FUND
WESTERN MICHIGAN MIRACLE LEAGUE
$125,000ANNUAL FUND
FEEDING AMERICA WEST MICHIGAN
$10,000ANNUAL SUPPORT
THE GREATER BOSTON FOOD BANK
$10,000ANNUAL SUPPORT
JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICE
$10,000ANNUAL SUPPORT
KIDS FOOD BASKET
$10,000ANNUAL SUPPORT
MEALS ON WHEELS OF WESTERN MICHIGAN
$10,000ANNUAL SUPPORT
PLANNED PARENTHOOD
$8,000ANNUAL SUPPORT
JEWISH FEDERATION OF GR
$6,000ANNUAL SUPPORT
MS WHEELCHAIR MICHIGAN
$5,000ANNUAL SUPPORT
TEMPLE EMANUEL FOOD BANK
$5,000ANNUAL SUPPORT
ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND & VISION IMPAIRED
$4,500ANNUAL SUPPORT
ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE
$4,000ANNUAL SUPPORT
AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD SERVICE
$4,000ANNUAL SUPPORT
SENIOR NEIGHBORS INC
$3,000ANNUAL SUPPORT
SPECTRUM HEALTH HOSPICE
$2,000ANNUAL SUPPORT
HELEN DEVOS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
$2,000ANNUAL SUPPORT
FAITH HOSPICE
$2,000ANNUAL SUPPORT
HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN FOUNDATION
$2,000ANNUAL FUND
WOMEN'S LUNCH PLACE
$2,000ANNUAL SUPPORT
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVID ADOM
$1,000ANNUAL SUPPORT
UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM
$1,000ANNUAL SUPPORT
CHABAD HOUSE OF WESTERN MICHIGAN
$1,000ANNUAL SUPPORT
JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICE
$7,000ANNUAL SUPPORT
MEALS ON WHEELS OF WESTERN MICHIGAN
$7,000ANNUAL SUPPORT
FEEDING AMERICA WEST MICHIGAN
$7,000ANNUAL SUPPORT
KIDS FOOD BASKET
$7,000ANNUAL SUPPORT
JEWISH FEDERATION OF GR
$6,000ANNUAL SUPPORT
MARY FREE BED REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
$5,000ANNUAL SUPPORT
MARY FREE BED REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
$5,000ANNUAL SUPPORT
ACTION FOR POST-SOVIET JEWRY
$4,000EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
PLANNED PARENTHOOD
$4,000ANNUAL SUPPORT
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NEW ENGLAND
$3,000ANNUAL SUPPORT
MS WHEELCHAIR MICHIGAN
$2,500ANNUAL SUPPORT
TEMPLE EMANUEL FOOD BANK
$2,000ANNUAL SUPPORT
ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE
$2,000ANNUAL SUPPORT
AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD SERVICE
$2,000ANNUAL SUPPORT
EQUAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE
$1,500ANNUAL SUPPORT
ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND & VISION IMPAIRED
$1,500ANNUAL SUPPORT
SENIOR NEIGHBORS INC
$1,500ANNUAL SUPPORT
LION'S CLUB
$1,500ANNUAL SUPPORT
SENIOR NEIGHBORS INC
$1,500ANNUAL SUPPORT
ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND & VISION IMPAIRED
$1,500ANNUAL SUPPORT
COLEL CHABAD
$1,000ANNUAL SUPPORT
WOMEN'S LUNCH PLACE
$1,000ANNUAL SUPPORT
BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS HOSPITAL - NEEDHAM
$1,000ANNUAL SUPPORT
SPECTRUM HEALTH HOSPICE
$1,000ANNUAL SUPPORT
HELEN DEVOS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
$1,000ANNUAL SUPPORT
FRIENDS OF YAD SARAH
$500ANNUAL SUPPORT