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The Bernstein Family Foundation is a private corporation based in WASHINGTON, DC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1957. The principal officer is The Foundation. It holds total assets of $7.1M. Annual income is reported at $3.3M. Total assets have decreased from $10.1M in 2011 to $7.1M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 5 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 2022. The foundation primarily funds organizations in District of Columbia, New York and Maryland. According to available records, The Bernstein Family Foundation has made 153 grants totaling $1.4M, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $443K and $505K annually from 2020 to 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $300 to $50K, with an average award of $9K. The foundation has supported 100 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in District of Columbia, New York, Maryland, which account for 77% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 17 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$9K
Largest Grant
$35K
Based on 47 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.
The Bernstein Family Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 153 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in DC, NY, MD.
The Bernstein Family Foundation has distributed a total of $1.4M across 153 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $9K. Individual grants have ranged from $300 to $50K.
The Bernstein Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Bernstein Family Foundation is headquartered in WASHINGTON, DC. While based in DC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 17 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ami Becker Aronson | Managing Executive Director | $123K | $28K | $151K |
| Richard Bernstein | Vice President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Adam Bernstein | Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mauree Jane Perry | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Stuart Bernstein | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$851K
Total Assets
$7.1M
Fair Market Value
$8.2M
Net Worth
$7.1M
Grants Paid
$505K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$575K
Distribution Amount
$453K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
153
Total Giving
$1.4M
Average Grant
$9K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
100
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Defamation LeagueCommunity Service | New York, NY | $15K | 2022 |
| At The WellCommunity service | Washington, DC | $2K | 2022 |
| Kennedy CenterCommunity Service | Washington, DC | $50K | 2022 |
| World Central KitchenCommunity Service | Washington, DC | $30K | 2022 |
| Leo Bernstein Hebrew AcademyCommunity Service | Silver Spring, MD | $25K | 2022 |
| National Constitution CenterCommunity Service | Philadelphia, PA | $25K | 2022 |
| Opendor MediaCommunity Service | Sunrise, FL | $20K | 2022 |
| GoodprojectsCommunity service | Washington, DC | $20K | 2022 |
| Hirshorn MuseumArt Museum | Washington, DC | $20K | 2022 |
| American Committee For The Weizmann Institute Of SCommunity Service | New York, NY | $20K | 2022 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution CommitteeCommunity Service | New York, NY | $15K | 2022 |
| Washington Hebrew CongregationCommunity Service | Washington, DC | $15K | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders Usa IncCommunity Service | Hagerstown, MD | $15K | 2022 |
| Atlas Performing Arts CenterCommunity service | Washington, DC | $13K | 2022 |
| Medstar Georgetown University HospitalHealth | Washington, DC | $13K | 2022 |
| The Brigid AllianceCommunity Service | New York, NY | $13K | 2022 |
| Kollel VilnaCommunity Service | Washington, DC | $13K | 2022 |
| Georgetown Lombardi Arts & HumanitiesCultural | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
| Yeshiva Of Greater WashingtonCommunity Service | Silver Spring, MD | $10K | 2022 |
| Shampaine Productions IncCultural | Bethesda, MD | $10K | 2022 |
| NexusCommunity Service | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Museum Of The African DiasporaCultural | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
| Building Bridges Across The RiverCommunity service | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
| Inspired Child - Dumbarton Art & EdCommunity Service | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
| Human Rights FoundationCommunity Service | New York, NY | $8K | 2022 |
| The News Literacy Project IncCommunity Service | Washington, DC | $8K | 2022 |
| Lupus Foundation Of AmericaCommunity Service | Washington, DC | $7K | 2022 |
| DanceusaCultural | Washington, DC | $7K | 2022 |
| Georgetown HeritageCommunity Service | Washington, DC | $6K | 2022 |
| Jewish Funders NetworkCommunity Service | New York, NY | $6K | 2022 |
| Environment Washington ResearchCommunity Service | Seattle, WA | $6K | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater WashingtonCommunity Service | Bethesda, MD | $6K | 2022 |
| Peninsula Bridge ProgramCommunity Service | Palo Alto, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Friends Of LubavitchCommunity service | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |
| Health In The Hood IncCommunity Service | Miami, FL | $5K | 2022 |
| For Inspiration And Recognition Of Science & TechnCommunity Service | Manchester, NH | $5K | 2022 |
| New Dance AllianceCultural | New York, NY | $4K | 2022 |
| Hebrew Home Of Greater WashingtonCommunity Service | Rockville, MD | $4K | 2022 |
| We Want The Land CoalitionCommunity Service | Arlington Heights, IL | $4K | 2022 |
| American University RadioCultural | Washington, DC | $3K | 2022 |
| Dorrance Dance IncCultural | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Plastic Pollution CoalitionCommunity Service | Washington, DC | $3K | 2022 |
| Hopewell FundCommunity Service | Washington, DC | $3K | 2022 |
| Share Our StrengthCommunity Service | Washington, DC | $3K | 2022 |
| Rideshare 2 Vote AwareCommunity service | Washington, DC | $2K | 2022 |
| Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education CtrCommunity Service | Providence, RI | $2K | 2022 |
| Growtorah IncCommunity Service | Teaneck, NJ | $2K | 2022 |
| Children'S National Hospital FoundationCommunity Service | Silver Spring, MD | $2K | 2022 |
| Tudor Place Foundation IncCommunity Service | Washington, DC | $2K | 2022 |
| Spotlight DcCommunity Service | Washington, DC | $1K | 2022 |