Daniel Berdakin & Susana Alberti Family
The Daniel Berdakin & Susana Alberti Family is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. In 2025, it gave $66,180 through 22 grants to charitable organizations.
Daniel Berdakin & Susana Alberti Family at a glance
In short: Daniel Berdakin & Susana Alberti Family gave $66K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $66,180
- -4.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +214.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,008
- -69.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $1,313,021
- -2.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (30% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Daniel Berdakin & Susana Alberti Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing lists a written proposal and says to contact the foundation for more information; award restrictions are listed as N/A.
- Contact
Application contact: Susana Alberti
Mailing address: 101 S Rossmore Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90004
Phone: (323) 934-0536
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Daniel Berdakin & Susana Alberti Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was First Congregational Church of Los Angeles ($15K). Together the top 10 received $64K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 46 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in California (30%), Florida (30%), Washington, DC (16%), Illinois (9%), and Delaware (8%). These figures describe the locations of recipients listed in the filing.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Daniel Berdakin & Susana Alberti Family gives
- 5% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 75% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $66K (2023) to $262K (2022). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $66K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Congregational Church of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Donation | $15,000 |
| Gulfstream Goodwill Industries Inc Mangonia Park, FL | Donation | $12,500 |
| Special Olympics Inc Washington, DC | Donation | $10,200 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Broward Fort Lauderdale, FL | Donation | $6,000 |
| Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association Inc Chicago, IL | Donation | $6,000 |
| Special Olympics Southern California Inc Long Beach, CA | Donation | $5,000 |
| F R Babcockbabcock Urological Endow FD Wilmington, DE | Donation | $5,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | Donation | $2,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Inc Jacksonville, FL | Donation | $1,000 |
| United Service Organizations Inc Arlington, VA | Donation | $800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,313,021 | $52,062 | $82,408 | $66,180 | 22 | $66,180 | $26,407 | $65,492 |
| 2024 | $1,343,367 | $26,303 | $72,562 | $69,525 | 7 | $69,525 | $26,303 | — |
| 2023 | $1,195,127 | $28,818 | $66,775 | $66,000 | 4 | $66,000 | $29,994 | — |
| 2022 | $1,293,629 | $-13,750 | $263,319 | $262,000 | 7 | $262,000 | $4,469 | — |
| 2021 | $1,484,422 | $30,756 | $115,912 | $113,300 | 6 | $113,300 | $30,756 | — |
| 2020 | $1,573,991 | $37,479 | $163,259 | $158,500 | 16 | — | $37,446 | — |
| 2019 | $1,652,162 | $118,933 | $207,772 | $205,511 | 31 | — | $103,933 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Daniel Berdakin & Susana Alberti Family reported a distributable amount of $65K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations working in areas such as employment and education, sports and inclusion, housing, research, veterans’ services, and guide dogs. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ own stated missions: Gulfstream Goodwill Industries says it works through housing, training, education, and employment; Special Olympics says it promotes acceptance and inclusion through sports, health, and education; and Habitat for Humanity of Broward says it brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $66,180. Grant amounts ranged from $30 to $15,000, with a median of $500. Notable grants included $15,000 to First Congregational Church of Los Angeles, $12,500 to Gulfstream Goodwill Industries, $10,200 to Special Olympics Inc., $6,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Broward, $6,000 to the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association, and $5,000 each to Special Olympics Southern California and the F R Babcockbabcock Urological Endowment Fund.
The grantees’ stated missions span several purposes. The Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association received $6,000; Gulfstream Goodwill says its work changes lives through housing, training, education, and employment. Special Olympics describes its work as fostering inclusion through sports, health, and education programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Daniel G Berdakin Jr, David G Berdakin, and Diego G Berdakin as directors, and Susana Alberti as treasurer.
Daniel Berdakin & Susana Alberti Family's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniel G. Berdakin Jr.
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
David G. Berdakin
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Diego G. Berdakin
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Susana Alberti
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Susana Berdakin (2019–2024) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Daniel Berdakin & Susana Alberti Family
How much does Daniel Berdakin & Susana Alberti Family give each year?
Daniel Berdakin & Susana Alberti Family gave $66K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $70K across 7 grants.
What is Daniel Berdakin & Susana Alberti Family's typical grant size?
Daniel Berdakin & Susana Alberti Family's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $3,008, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Daniel Berdakin & Susana Alberti Family give grants?
Daniel Berdakin & Susana Alberti Family's top state is California, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (30%) and District of Columbia (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants), New York City, NY (3 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Daniel Berdakin & Susana Alberti Family give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Daniel Berdakin & Susana Alberti Family's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (22 grants).
Who are Daniel Berdakin & Susana Alberti Family's largest grantees?
Daniel Berdakin & Susana Alberti Family's largest 2025 grantees include First Congregational Church of Los Angeles ($15,000), Gulfstream Goodwill Industries Inc ($12,500) and Special Olympics Inc ($10,200), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Daniel Berdakin & Susana Alberti Family?
Daniel Berdakin & Susana Alberti Family reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $66K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $65K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Daniel Berdakin & Susana Alberti Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations working in areas such as employment and education, sports and inclusion, housing, research, veterans’ services, and guide dogs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Daniel Berdakin & Susana Alberti Family?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Daniel Berdakin & Susana Alberti Family's EIN?
Daniel Berdakin & Susana Alberti Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2545075. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Daniel Berdakin & Susana Alberti Family accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 3, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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