Berns Team Blessings Inc
Preselected recipients only
Berns Team Blessings Inc is a private foundation in La Canada, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $223,950 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $43,300. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$223,950
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$43,300
- Assets$31,915
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2024 was down from $227,870 the year before.
48% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $227,870 | 28 | $5,008 |
| 2024 | $223,950 | 25 | $31,915 |
How to apply
Berns Team Blessings Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Berns Team Blessings Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 19 | $126,050 |
| Illinois | 1 | $43,300 |
| Texas | 1 | $41,100 |
| Florida | 1 | $4,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $4,000 |
| New York | 1 | $4,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Operation Saturation | General support | $43,300 |
| Kershaw's Challenge | General support | $41,100 |
| Lcfef | General support | $20,000 |
| Monte Vista Grove Homes | General support | $19,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Foothills | General support | $15,250 |
| Miscellaneous | General support | $14,450 |
| Pasadena Pal | General support | $10,100 |
| Door of Hope | General support | $9,000 |
| St John's Bosco Basketball | General support | $4,000 |
| City of Hope | General support | $4,000 |
| Core Connections & Operations (Pasadena Water Polo) | General support | $4,000 |
| Once Upon A Room | General support | $4,000 |
| Ride on | General support | $4,000 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation | General support | $4,000 |
| Greenline Housing Organization | General support | $4,000 |
| Team Smile | General support | $4,000 |
| Young Life - la Canada | General support | $4,000 |
| Lce PTA | General support | $3,000 |
| Pcy | General support | $3,000 |
| Pasadena Cares | General support | $2,500 |
| The Dream Center Foundation | General support | $2,250 |
| A Stable of Space | General support | $1,500 |
| LCHS Music Parents Association | General support | $1,500 |
| Odyssey Charter Schools | General support | $1,500 |
| Precious Lamb Preschool | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Laura Berns
- Jason Berns
Questions people ask
Does Berns Team Blessings Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Berns Team Blessings Inc give?
$223,950 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Berns Team Blessings Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Laura Berns (President) and Jason Berns (Treasurer/Secretary).
What does Berns Team Blessings Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.