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Diane & Norman Bernstein Foundation is a private corporation based in WASHINGTON, DC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1962. The principal officer is Joshua Bernstein. It holds total assets of $111.4M. Annual income is reported at $7.8M. Total assets have grown from $15M in 2011 to $111.4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 7 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in District of Columbia and New York. According to available records, Diane & Norman Bernstein Foundation has made 330 grants totaling $19.4M, with a median grant of $30K. Annual giving has grown from $1.8M in 2020 to $8.2M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $1.1M, with an average award of $59K. The foundation has supported 160 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in District of Columbia, Maryland, New York, which account for 84% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$53K
Largest Grant
$1.1M
Based on 81 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Diane & Norman Bernstein Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 330 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in DC, MD, NY.
Diane & Norman Bernstein Foundation has distributed a total of $19.4M across 330 grants. The median grant size is $30K, with an average of $59K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $1.1M.
Diane & Norman Bernstein Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Diane & Norman Bernstein Foundation is headquartered in WASHINGTON, DC. While based in DC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Benjamin Bernstein | Chairman | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elizabeth B Norton | Vice President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Susan Amy Bernstein | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nancy Bernstein | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Marianne Bernstein | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Celia Ellen Bernstein | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kelly Lynch | Executive Director & Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$111.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$111.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
330
Total Giving
$19.4M
Average Grant
$59K
Median Grant
$30K
Unique Recipients
160
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Of HopeCharitable | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater WashingtonCharitable | North Bethesda, MD | $1.1M | 2023 |
| Hirshhorn Museum And Sculpture GardenCharitable | Washington, DC | $375K | 2023 |
| Bread For The City IncCharitable | Washington, DC | $350K | 2023 |
| Peace For DcCharitable | Washington, DC | $333K | 2023 |
| New Israel FundCharitable | Washington, DC | $300K | 2023 |
| Arena StageCharitable | Washington, DC | $212K | 2023 |
| Miriam'S KitchenCharitable | Washington, DC | $167K | 2023 |
| Martha'S TableCharitable | Washington, DC | $150K | 2023 |
| Social Good FundCharitable | Richmond, CA | $150K | 2023 |
| Jewish Funders NetworkCharitable | New York, NY | $120K | 2023 |
| Kennedy Center For The Performing ArtsCharitable | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| J Street Education FundCharitable | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| Recovery Cafe DcCharitable | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution CommitteeCharitable | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| N Street VillageCharitable | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| Washington Housing ConservancyCharitable | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| American Near East Refuge AidCharitable | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| Capital Area Food BankCharitable | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corp - LiscCharitable | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| Marine Biological Lab Annual FundCharitable | Woods Hole, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Mary'S CenterCharitable | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| Dc Jewish Community CenterCharitable | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| Dc Central Kitchen IncCharitable | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| Dc Policy CenterCharitable | Washington, DC | $90K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of The Umm El-Fahem Museum Of ConCharitable | New York, NY | $80K | 2023 |
| Coalition For Nonprofit Housing & Economic DevelopCharitable | Washington, DC | $75K | 2023 |
| Children'S Law CenterCharitable | Washington, DC | $75K | 2023 |
| Friendship PlaceCharitable | Washington, DC | $75K | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Dc & Northern Va IncCharitable | Washington, DC | $75K | 2023 |
| Jubilee HousingCharitable | Washington, DC | $65K | 2023 |
| Greater Washington Community FoundationCharitable | Washington, DC | $60K | 2023 |
| Urban AllianceCharitable | Washington, DC | $54K | 2023 |
| Tzedek DcCharitable | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Metropolitan Washington DcCharitable | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Medstar Georgetown University HospitalCharitable | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Dreaming Out Loud IncCharitable | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Dc Fiscal Policy InstituteCharitable | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Bend The ArcCharitable | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Building Bridges Across The River ThearcCharitable | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Changing PerceptionsCharitable | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Council For Court ExcellenceCharitable | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Beit Berl CollegeCharitable | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Reach IncCharitable | Roanoke, VA | $50K | 2023 |
| Cape Cod YmcaCharitable | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Platform Of HopeCharitable | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Urban TeachersCharitable | Baltimore, MD | $50K | 2023 |
| The Nature ConservancyCharitable | Arlington, VA | $50K | 2023 |
| Sixth & I Historic SynagogueCharitable | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Wooly Mammoth Theater CompanyCharitable | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |