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Edward L Bernays Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in NORTHAMPTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1949. The principal officer is Andrew Held. It holds total assets of $780K. Annual income is reported at $119K. Total assets have grown from $361K in 2011 to $732K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts. According to available records, Edward L Bernays Foundation Inc. has made 26 grants totaling $64K, with a median grant of $1K. The foundation has distributed between $19K and $24K annually from 2020 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $10K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 18 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Massachusetts and Rhode Island and New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$825
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$7K
Based on 12 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.
Edward L Bernays Foundation Inc. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 26 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, RI, NY.
Edward L Bernays Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $64K across 26 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $10K.
Edward L Bernays Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Edward L Bernays Foundation Inc. is headquartered in NORTHAMPTON, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doris B Held | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Anne B Kaplan | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$30K
Total Assets
$732K
Fair Market Value
$732K
Net Worth
$732K
Grants Paid
$24K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$32K
Distribution Amount
$34K
Total Grants
26
Total Giving
$64K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
18
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Boston Food BankCHARITABLE | Boston, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Colley Dickinson HospitalCHARITABLE | Feeding Hills, MA | $6K | 2023 |
| The Care CenterCHARITABLE | Holyoke, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Food Bank Of Western MassachsueCHARITABLE | Hatfield, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Dinosaur Annex Music EnsembleCHARITABLE | Cambridge, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Mount Auburn HospitalCHARITABLE | Cambridge, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Lesley UniversityCHARITABLE | Cambridge, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Cooley Dickinson HospitalCHARITABLE | Feeding Hills, MA | $6K | 2022 |
| School One Write Rhode IslandCHARITABLE | Providence, RI | $2K | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of Western MassachusettsCHARITABLE | Hatfield, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| Cooley-Dickinson HospitalCHARITABLE | Northampton, MA | $5K | 2020 |
| Mt Auburn HospitalCHARITABLE | Cambridge, MA | $1K | 2020 |
| NrdcCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $1K | 2020 |
| Merrimack Valley Food BankCHARITABLE | Lowell, MA | $650 | 2020 |
| Worcester County Food BankCHARITABLE | Shrewsbury, MA | $550 | 2020 |
| Northampton Survivial CenterCHARITABLE | Northampton, MA | $500 | 2020 |
| Boston Musica VivaCHARITABLE | Brighton, MA | $500 | 2020 |
| The Food Bank Of Western MassCHARITABLE | Hatfield, MA | $500 | 2020 |