Gerson Berger Association Limited

Gerson Berger Association Limited, established in 1962, is a UK-registered charity dedicated to advancing Orthodox Jewish religious life and education through philanthropic grants. Rooted in traditional Judaism, its mission emphasizes supporting institutions that provide sound religious instruction aligned with Orthodox principles, safeguarding Jewish heritage, and fostering observance among children and young adults. Governed by family trustees from the Berger, Sternlicht, Laufer, and Klein lineages, it embodies generational stewardship with a conservative, sustainability-focused approach, deriving all income from investments to ensure long-term impact on faith-based initiatives.

The funder prioritizes grants to Jewish schools, synagogues, and organizations delivering Orthodox education, religious programs, and community projects for youth. Support includes project funding, ongoing program delivery, core costs for established institutions, and occasional capital grants, always tied to outcomes promoting traditional Jewish values and practice.

Eligible applicants are strictly UK-registered charities or academic institutions based in the UK (primarily England and Wales), serving Orthodox Jewish communities; it favors medium-to-large, well-established entities with no fixed income thresholds but a clear preference for substantial operations. Unsolicited applications are not accepted—funding is invite-only, identified by trustees through their networks.

Grants typically range from £25,000 to over £250,000 (often exceeding £50,000), awarded at ad hoc trustee meetings with no public deadlines or application process. It excludes secular, non-Jewish, or non-Orthodox initiatives, distinguishing itself through its unwavering Orthodox exclusivity, family-led discretion, and focus on enduring institutional support rather than broad or grassroots efforts.