Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2018
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2018, or tax year beginning 01-01-2018 , and ending 12-31-2018
Name of foundation
BERMAN CHARITABLE TRUST
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)5410 EDSON LANE NO 220
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
ROCKVILLE, MD20852
A Employer identification number

94-2940733
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(301) 816-1555
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. bullet
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$19,834,317J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 116,000
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 317,661 317,661  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 100,169
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 586,514
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 100,169
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 174,691 174,691  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 708,521 592,521  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 2,002 2,002   0
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 24,600 24,600   0
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 1,249 984   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 40,215 40,215   0
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 68,066 67,801   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 730,995 730,995
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 799,061 67,801   730,995
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -90,540
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 524,720
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2018)
Form 990-PF (2018)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 61,098 60,127 60,127
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 1,547,783 1,573,162 1,573,162
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 811,535 Click to see attachment582,926 629,154
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 2,778,154 Click to see attachment2,894,878 3,312,669
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 6,191,955 Click to see attachment6,020,351 14,259,205
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 11,390,525 11,131,444 19,834,317
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet) Click to see attachment523,461 Click to see attachment503,849
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 523,461 503,849
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow SFAS 117, check here bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted..................    
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
Foundations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 0 0
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 10,867,064 10,627,595
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 10,867,064 10,627,595
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 11,390,525 11,131,444
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
10,867,064
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-90,540
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
10,776,524
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
148,929
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
10,627,595
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a PRUDENT CAPITAL II LP P    
b CA ST GO REF P 2016-07-14 2018-04-16
c COUNTRYWIDE CAP P 2006-11-01 2018-06-06
d GLENDALE CALIF P 2011-07-05 2018-12-01
e CA ST GO REF P 2016-07-14 2018-04-16
FEDERAL REALTY INVT TRUST P 2008-09-18 2018-03-26
PRAXAIR INC P 2015-05-07 2018-10-31
GLENDALE REDEV AGY CA P 2011-07-05 2018-12-03
TZG-SACHS CALL CENTER LLC P    
CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS P    
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 9,287     9,287
b 100,000   100,000 0
c 150,000   150,000 0
d 20,000   20,311 -311
e 100,000   100,000 0
111,800   80,078 31,722
40,863   30,334 10,529
5,000   5,213 -213
    409 -409
49,564     49,564
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       9,287
b       0
c       0
d       -311
e       0
      31,722
      10,529
      -213
      -409
      49,564
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 100,169
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)

If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in) 		(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions 		(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets 		(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2017 1,008,654 18,263,239 0.055229
2016 1,124,046 17,972,500 0.062543
2015 1,330,832 18,167,947 0.073252
2014 1,914,786 12,960,098 0.147745
2013 1,251,734 13,658,426 0.091646
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
2
0.430415
3
Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period—divide the total on line 2 by 5.0, or by the number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years ......
3
0.086083
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2018 from Part X, line 5......
4
19,767,775
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
1,701,669
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
5,247
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
1,706,916
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4,.............
8
730,995
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See the Part VI instructions.
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket includes lines 1a and 1b
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b Domestic foundations that meet the section 4940(e) requirements in Part V, check 1 10,494
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 10,494
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 10,494
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2018 estimated tax payments and 2017 overpayment credited to 2018 6a 9,826
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 10,000
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 19,826
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 9,332
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2019 estimated taxBullet9,332 RefundedBullet 11 0
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? (see Instructions
for definition).................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletMD
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2018 or the taxable year beginning in 2018? See the instructions for Part XIV.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV .............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletDENNIS BERMAN Telephone no.bullet (301) 816-1555

    Located atbullet5410 EDSON LANE 220ROCKVILLEMD ZIP+4bullet20852
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........bullet
    15
     
    16 At any time during calendar year 2018, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16   No
    See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
    country bullet  
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
    1b
     
     
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2018?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2018, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2018?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2018 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2018.)..................
    3b
     
    No
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2018?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    Yes
    No
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
    8
    Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
    excess parachute payment during the year? .................
    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    DENNIS BERMAN TRUSTEE
    2.00     		0 0 0
    5410 EDSON LANE SUITE 220
    ROCKVILLE,MD20852
    VICKI BERMAN TRUSTEE
    2.00     		0 0 0
    6319 TILDEN LANE
    ROCKVILLE,MD20852
    STEPHEN L BERMAN TRUSTEE
    2.00     		0 0 0
    1735 GILLESPIE STREET
    SANTA BARBARA,CA93101
    LARRY P BORMEL TRUSTEE
    2.00     		0 0 0
    14409 GREENVIEW DRIVE 201
    LAUREL,MD20708
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors (continued)
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1  
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
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    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    4,289,926
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    1,719,676
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    14,059,205
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    20,068,807
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    20,068,807
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    301,032
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    19,767,775
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    988,389
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    988,389
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2018 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    10,494
    b
    Income tax for 2018. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    10,494
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    977,895
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    977,895
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    977,895
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
    730,995
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    730,995
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b. See instructions.................
    5
    0
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    730,995
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2017     		(c)
    2017     		(d)
    2018
    1 Distributable amount for 2018 from Part XI, line 7 977,895
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2018:
    a Enter amount for 2017 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2018:
    a From 2013...... 568,813
    b From 2014...... 1,266,781
    c From 2015...... 491,355
    d From 2016...... 236,653
    e From 2017...... 97,642
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 2,661,244
    4Qualifying distributions for 2018 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 730,995
    a Applied to 2017, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		0
    d Applied to 2018 distributable amount..... 730,995
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2018. 246,900 246,900
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 2,414,344
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2017. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2018. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2019 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		0
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2013 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		321,913
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2019.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		2,092,431
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2014.... 1,266,781
    b Excess from 2015.... 491,355
    c Excess from 2016.... 236,653
    d Excess from 2017.... 97,642
    e Excess from 2018....  
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2018, enter the date of the ruling....... bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2018 (b) 2017 (c) 2016 (d) 2015
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    DENNIS BERMAN
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    AGUDAS TOV V'CHESED
    46 MAIN ST 379
    MONSEY,NY10952     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 50
    AISH HATORAH
    915 CLIFTON AVE 4
    CLIFTON,NJ07013     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 150,000
    ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN INSTITUTE
    PO BOX 542
    STAUNTON,VA24402     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 300,000
    ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION
    69-730 HIGHWAY 111 100
    RANCHO MIRAGE,CA92270     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 5,000
    AMERICAN FRIENDS OF HATZOLAH DAROM
    1271 45TH ST
    BROOKLYN,NY11219     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 1,000
    AMERICAN FRIENDS OF HERITAGE HOUSE
    14 UXBRIDGE ST
    STATEN ISLAND,NY10314     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 1,000
    AMERICAN FRIENDS OF LEKET ISRAEL
    PO BOX 2090
    TEANECK,NJ07666     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 500
    AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MEIR PANIM
    5316 NEW UTRECHT AVE
    BROOKLYN,NY11219     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 100
    ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE
    10495 SANTA MONICA BLVD
    LOS ANGELES,CA90025     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 20,000
    BETH SHOLOM
    11825 SEVEN LOCKS ROAD
    POTOMAC,MD20854     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 2,025
    BOTOSHAN
    RECHOV SHLOMO 4/26
    PETACH TIKVA    
    IS     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 50
    BOTOSHAN
    ROTHSCHILD 157/12
    PETACH TIKVA   49370
    IS     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 50
    CHABAD OF BCC
    5713 BRADLEY BLVD
    BETHESDA,MD20814     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 2,500
    CHABAD OF OCEAN CITY
    714 SOUTH SURF ROAD
    OCEAN CITY,MD21842     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 1,000
    CHABAD PRESCHOOL OF THE ARTS
    11621 SEVEN LOCKS ROAD
    POTOMAC,MD20854     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 2,500
    CHABAD SHUL OF POTOMAC
    11826 SEVEN LOCKS ROAD
    POTOMAC,MD20854     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 30,000
    CHABAD TERROR VICTIMS PROJECTS
    885 THIRD AVE B290
    NEW YORK,NY10022     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 250
    CHASDEI DOVID
    691 DAHILL RD
    BROOKLYN,NY11218     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 100
    COLEL CHABAD
    809 EASTERN PARKWAY
    BROOKLYN,NY11213     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 150
    CONGREGATION AGUDATH ISRAEL
    1555 53RD ST
    BROOKLYN,NY11219     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 1,000
    CONGREGATION BAIS CHAIM
    19 PRESSBURG LN
    LAKEWOOD,NJ08701     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 10
    CONGREGATION KEHAL YAAKOV
    11 7TH ST
    LAKEWOOD,NJ08701     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 10
    CONGREGATION KEHILAS YAAKOV
    112 E FIFTH ST
    LAKEWOOD,NJ08701     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 10
    CONGREGATION KEHILAS YAAKOV
    144-05 69TH ROAD
    KEW GARDENS HILLS,NY11367     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 18
    CONGREGATION ORAH VESIMCHAH
    878 HEARTHSTONE DR
    LAKEWOOD,NJ08701     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 18
    CONGREGATION SHOMREI EMUNAH
    6221 GREENSPRING AVE
    BALTIMORE,MD21209     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 1,000
    CONGREGATION TORAH V'CHESED
    521 FIFTH ST
    LAKEWOOD,NJ08701     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 20
    EIN OD MILVADO
    37 5TH ST
    LAKEWOOD,NJ08701     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 18
    FRIENDS OF BIKUR CHOLIM EZRAT ACHIM
    5014 16TH AVE 283
    BROOKLYN,NY11204     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 250
    GARDENS JEWISH EXPERIENCE
    180 BENT TREE DRIVE
    PALM BEACH GARDENS,FL33418     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 2,500
    JCADA
    PO BOX 2266
    ROCKVILLE,MD20847     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 1,000
    JUST ONE LIFE
    587 5TH AVE 702
    NEW YORK,NY10164     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 180
    KEHAL YAAKOV
    665 PRINCETON AVE 203
    LAKEWOOD,NJ08701     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 18
    KEREN OV
    2280 FOREST RIDGE CT
    TOMS RIVER,NJ08755     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 18
    KIMPATORIN AID
    1324 50TH ST
    BROOKLYN,NY11219     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 100
    MELVIN J BERMAN HEBREW ACADEMY
    13300 ARCTIC AVE
    ROCKVILLE,MD20853     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 85,000
    MEOR UMD
    4607 KNOX RD
    COLLEGE PARK,MD20740     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 2,500
    MESIVTA NEIMUS HATORAH
    6104 PARK HEIGHTS AVE
    BALTIMORE,MD21215     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 250
    MESORAH OF DC
    10612 WOODSALE DRIVE
    SILVER SPRING,MD20901     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 2,500
    NCSY - ATLANTIC SEABOARD
    4001 CLARKS LANE
    BALTIMORE,MD21215     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 25,000
    NER ISRAEL RABBINICAL COLLEGE
    500 MT WILSON LANE
    BALTIMORE,MD21208     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 5,000
    PEF ISRAEL ENDOWMENT FUNDS INC
    630 3RD AVE ROOM 1501
    NEW YORK,NY10017     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 500
    ROFEH CHOLIM CANCER SOCIETY
    768 BEDFORD AVE
    BROOKLYN,NY11205     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 250
    SHALVAT CHAYIM
    1375 CONEY ISLAND AVE PMB 113
    BROOKLYN,NY11230     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 250
    SHORESH
    3723 OLD COURT RD 206
    BALTIMORE,MD21208     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 1,800
    SHURAT HADIN
    111 LIVINGSTON ST 1928
    BROOKLYN,NY11201     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 180
    THE FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE
    10321 CROWN POINT CT
    POTOMAC,MD20854     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 5,000
    THE GREATER WASHINGTON COMMUNITY KOLLEL
    10900 LOCKWOOD DRIVE
    SILVER SPRING,MD20901     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 5,000
    TOMCHEI TZEDAKA
    1606 E 2ND ST
    BROOKLYN,NY11230     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 150
    TORAH SCHOOL FOR ISRAEL
    1607 45TH ST LOWER LEVEL
    BROOKLYN,NY11204     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 500
    UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND HILLEL
    7612 MOWATT LN
    COLLEGE PARK,MD20740     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 10,000
    UT CHABAD
    11729 GAINSBOROUGH RD
    POTOMAC,MD20854     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 2,500
    YAD ELIEZER
    1102 E 26TH ST
    BROOKLYN,NY11210     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 10,000
    YESHIVA BETH ABRAHAM OF JERUSALEM
    73 W 47TH ST
    NEW YORK,NY10036     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 1,000
    YESHIVA OF GREATER WASHINGTON
    2010 LINDEN LANE
    SILVER SPRING,MD20910     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 25,000
    YESHIVA TORAH VODAATH
    425 EAST 9TH STREET
    BROOKLYN,NY11218     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 25,000
    YESHUOS YISROEL
    1254 51ST
    BROOKLYN,NY11219     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 20
    YESHUOS YISROEL
    RECHOV RABBI AKIVA 9/3
    BEITAR ILLIT   90500
    IS     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 20
    YIEIP
    11618 SEVEN LOCKS RD
    POTOMAC,MD20854     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 950
    ZIKHRON HEMED INSTITUTION
    5 RECHOV HACHIDA
    JERUSALEM   96464
    IS     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE 180
    Total .................................bullet 3a 730,995
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
    investments ...........     		         
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 317,661  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income.....     16 174,691  
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............     		    18 100,169  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 592,521 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    592,521
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
    Firm's name SmallBullet
    		 Firm's EIN SmallBullet
    Firm's address SmallBullet


    		 Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Additional Data


    Software ID:  
    Software Version:  


    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors

    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2018
    Name of the organization
    BERMAN CHARITABLE TRUST
     
    Employer identification number

    94-2940733
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ






    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......... Arrow Bullet $  
    Caution. An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
    Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018) Page 2
    Name of organization
    BERMAN CHARITABLE TRUST
          		Employer identification number
    94-2940733
    Part I
    Contributors (See instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
    BE RETAIL LLC
     
    5410 EDSON LANE 220
     
    ROCKVILLE, MD20852

    		$ 100,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    2
    BRIAN BERMAN  
    5410 EDSON LANE 220
     
    ROCKVILLE, MD20852

    		$ 16,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    BERMAN CHARITABLE TRUST
          		Employer identification number

    94-2940733
    Part II
    Noncash Property (See instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    BERMAN CHARITABLE TRUST
          		Employer identification number

    94-2940733
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)

    Additional Data


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    TY 2018 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    BERMAN CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    94-2940733
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 24,600 24,600   0

    TY 2018 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    BERMAN CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    94-2940733
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    CAMDEN PROPERTY TRUST #0327 52,753 176,100
    NATIONAL RETAIL PROPERTIES #0327 39,958 242,550
    NUVEEN CREDIT STRATEGY INCOME & GROWTH #0327 48,288 24,664
    PIMCO HIGH INCOME FUND #0327 95,111 53,395
    CITIGROUP INC 11/15/06 #0327 21,039 32,017
    BLACKROCK INC #0327 25,617 33,390
    BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB CO #0327 24,996 22,351
    GENERAL ELECTRIC CO #0327 25,097 7,570
    PROCTER & GAMBLE #0327 25,038 32,632
    EDWARD JONES STOCKS 1,108,752 1,371,929
    EDWARD JONES EXCHANGE TRADED & CLOSED END FUNDS 182,635 176,174
    EDWARD JONES MUTUAL FUNDS 1,245,594 1,139,897

    TY 2018 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    BERMAN CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    94-2940733
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

    0
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

    0
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


    582,926
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


    629,154


    TY 2018 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    BERMAN CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    94-2940733
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ISRAEL BONDS FMV 800,000 800,000
    BRIS-CHARLOTTE LLC FMV 134,366 5,489,344
    PRUDENT CAPITAL II, LP FMV 14,190 14,190
    TZG-SACHS EMPIRE LLC FMV 758,829 758,829
    TZG-SACHS CALL CENTER LLC FMV 74,874 74,874
    BRIS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP FMV 2,536,263 4,511,231
    BRIS-CHARLOTTE II LLC FMV 1,501,829 1,849,658
    EDWARD JONES CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT FMV 200,000 200,000
    WBP ACQUISITION LLC FMV 0 561,079

    TY 2018 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    BERMAN CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    94-2940733
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    PROFESSIONAL FEES 2,002 2,002   0


    TY 2018 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    BERMAN CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    94-2940733
    Description Amount
    NON-DEDUCTIBLE EXPENSES 2,845
    INVESTMENT BASIS ADJUSTMENTS 146,084


    TY 2018 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    BERMAN CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    94-2940733
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    BRIS LTD PARTNERSHIP OTHER DEDUCTIONS 4,951 4,951   0
    TZG-SACHS CALL CENTER LLC 2,939 2,939   0
    TZG-SACHS EMPIRE LLC 773 773   0
    BRIS-CHARLOTTE II LLC 29 29   0
    BRIS-CHARLOTTE LLC 31,522 31,522   0
    PRUDENT CAPITAL II LP 1 1   0


    TY 2018 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    BERMAN CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    94-2940733
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    BRIS LTD PARTNERSHIP -120,286 -120,286 -120,286
    BRIS-CHARLOTTE LLC 282,353 282,353 282,353
    TZG-SACHS CALL CENTER LLC 2,644 2,644 2,644
    WBP ACQUISITION LLC 19,638 19,638 19,638
    OTHER MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 2,859 2,859 2,859
    BRIS-CHARLOTTE II LLC -12,517 -12,517 -12,517


    TY 2018 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    BERMAN CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    94-2940733
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    WBP ACQUISITION LLC 523,461 503,849


    TY 2018 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    BERMAN CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    94-2940733
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAX 984 984   0
    EXCISE TAX 265 0   0