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Foerster Bernstein Foundation is a private corporation based in NORWALK, CT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $56M. Annual income is reported at $5.2M. Total assets have grown from $15M in 2013 to $56M in 2024. 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 2015 to 2024. According to available records, Foerster Bernstein Foundation has made 4 grants totaling $1.3M, with a median grant of $155K. Annual giving has grown from $18K in 2022 to $1.3M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $18K to $1M, with an average award of $332K. The foundation has supported 3 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in New Hampshire and New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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Foerster Bernstein Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 4 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NH, NY.
Foerster Bernstein Foundation has distributed a total of $1.3M across 4 grants. The median grant size is $155K, with an average of $332K. Individual grants have ranged from $18K to $1M.
Foerster Bernstein Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Foerster Bernstein Foundation is headquartered in NORWALK, CT. While based in CT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Bernstein | Dir, Sec, Treas, Co- Pres | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Claire Foerster | Co- Pres, Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$56M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$56M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
4
Total Giving
$1.3M
Average Grant
$332K
Median Grant
$155K
Unique Recipients
3
Most Common Grant
$290K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trustees Of Dartmouth CollegeHopkins Center Project | Hanover, NH | $1M | 2023 |
| Dartmouth-Hitchcock HealthBrain Institute Feasibility Study fund | Lebanon, NH | $290K | 2023 |
| Alzheimers Drug Discovery FoundationAlzheimer's Drug Research | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |