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Paula And William Bernstein Foundation is a private corporation based in DENVER, CO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1985. It holds total assets of $9.1M. Annual income is reported at $4.1M. Total assets have grown from $7.7M in 2010 to $9.9M in 2022. 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 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Colorado. According to available records, Paula And William Bernstein Foundation has made 353 grants totaling $2.6M, with a median grant of $750. Annual giving has grown from $401K in 2020 to $565K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.1M distributed across 164 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $200K, with an average award of $7K. The foundation has supported 114 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Colorado, Minnesota, Massachusetts, which account for 58% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 17 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$19K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 21 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Paula And William Bernstein Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 353 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CO, MN, MA.
Paula And William Bernstein Foundation has distributed a total of $2.6M across 353 grants. The median grant size is $750, with an average of $7K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $200K.
Paula And William Bernstein Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Paula And William Bernstein Foundation is headquartered in DENVER, CO. While based in CO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 17 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paula Bernstein | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William Bernstein | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$648K
Total Assets
$9.9M
Fair Market Value
$10.7M
Net Worth
$9.9M
Grants Paid
$565K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$182K
Distribution Amount
$549K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
353
Total Giving
$2.6M
Average Grant
$7K
Median Grant
$750
Unique Recipients
114
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of MinnesotaEDUCATION | Minneapolis, MN | $200K | 2023 |
| Imagine FoundationCIVIC AND COMMUNITY | Lafayette, CO | $8K | 2023 |
| Colorado Symphony OrchestraCULTURAL ARTS | Denver, CO | $91K | 2023 |
| Congregation Har HashemRELIGIOUS | Boulder, CO | $46K | 2023 |
| Denver Institute For Psychoanalysis - PeacsMEDICAL | Aurora, CO | $35K | 2023 |
| Jewish ColoradoRELIGIOUS | Denver, CO | $27K | 2023 |
| Temple EmanuelRELIGION | Denver, CO | $18K | 2023 |
| Light House Writers WorkshopCIVIC AND COMMUNITY | Denver, CO | $18K | 2023 |
| Colorado Public RadioCIVIC AND COMMUNITY | Centennial, CO | $15K | 2023 |
| Boulder Jewish Community CenterRELIGIOUS | Boulder, CO | $10K | 2023 |
| Wellesley CollegeEDUCATION | Wellesley, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Krma Tv - Channel 6 Rocky Mountain PbsCIVIC AND COMMUNITY | Denver, CO | $7K | 2023 |
| Denver Children'S ChoirCULTURAL ARTS | Denver, CO | $7K | 2023 |
| Secure Community NetworkCIVIC AND COMMUNITY | Chicago, IL | $6K | 2023 |
| Us Holocaust Memorial MuseumCIVIC AND COMMUNITY | Washington, DC | $6K | 2023 |
| Adl Mountain States RegionCIVIC AND COMMUNITY | Denver, CO | $6K | 2023 |
| Food Bank Of The RockiesCIVIC AND COMMUNITY | Denver, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Dcpa Theater CompanyCULTURAL ARTS | Denver, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Denver Art MuseumCULTURAL ARTS | Denver, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Wellesley Centers For WomenEDUCATION | Wellesley, MA | $4K | 2023 |
| Conservation ColoradoCIVIC AND COMMUNITY | Denver, CO | $3K | 2023 |
| Denver Museum Of Nature And Science Capital Volunteer Engagement CenterCULTURAL ARTS | Denver, CO | $3K | 2023 |
| Lucy Daniels Center For Early ChildhoodEDUCATION | Denver, CO | $3K | 2023 |
| Center For Advanced Psychoanalytic Studies (Caps)MEDICAL | Nashua, NH | $2K | 2023 |
| American Jewish World ServiceMEDICAL | Etna, NH | $2K | 2023 |
| Colorado Music Festival & Center For Musical ArtsCIVIC AND COMMUNITY | Lafayette, CO | $2K | 2023 |
| Energy Outreach ColoradoCIVIC AND COMMUNITY | Denver, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders UsaMEDICAL | Hagerstown, MD | $1K | 2023 |
| Family TreeCIVIC AND COMMUNITY | Wheat Ridge, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| Zero To ThreeCIVIC AND COMMUNITY | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Village Health PartnershipMEDICAL | Denver, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| Anchor Center For Blind ChildrenCIVIC AND COMMUNITY | Denver, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| Alzhheimer'S AssnMEDICAL | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Denver Young Artists OrchestraCIVIC AND COMMUNITY | Denver, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| American Diabetes Associationmichael CarterMEDICAL | Denver, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| Unicef UsaCIVIC AND COMMUNITY | Washington, DC | $750 | 2023 |
| Denver Public Library Friends FoundationCIVIC AND COMMUNITY | Denver, CO | $750 | 2023 |
| Pbs12CIVIC AND COMMUNITY | Carol Stream, IL | $750 | 2023 |
| Aspen Public RadioCIVIC AND COMMUNITY | Aspen, CO | $750 | 2023 |
| Denver Botanic GardensCULTURAL ARTS | Denver, CO | $750 | 2023 |
| National Museum Of African America HistoryCIVIC AND COMMUNITY | Washington, DC | $750 | 2023 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center - Teaching ToleranceCIVIC AND COMMUNITY | Montgomery, AL | $600 | 2023 |
| Bringing Music To LifeCIVIC AND COMMUNITY | Denver, CO | $500 | 2023 |
| Independence Pass FoundationCIVIC AND COMMUNITY | Aspen, CO | $500 | 2023 |
| Phamaly Theatre Company Co MdhiCULTURAL ARTS | Denver, CO | $500 | 2023 |
| Alzheimer'S Assn Colorado Chapter Barbara SimonsMEDICAL | Denver, CO | $500 | 2023 |
| Denver Zoological Foundation IncCIVIC AND COMMUNITY | Denver, CO | $500 | 2023 |
| Listen FoundationMEDICAL | Aspen, CO | $400 | 2023 |
| Denver Urban GardensCULTURAL ARTS | Denver, CO | $350 | 2023 |
| National Geographic SocietyCULTURAL ARTS | Washington, DC | $350 | 2023 |