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Bernstein Family Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only Mill Valley, California · EIN 522068202

Bernstein Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Mill Valley, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $89,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $74,000 the year before.

32% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$74,00022$720,350
2024$89,00019$695,280

How to apply

Bernstein Family Foundation 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Bernstein Family Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Missouri.

StateGrantsAmount
Missouri7$30,000
California7$24,500
New York2$15,500
Tennessee1$10,000
Maryland1$5,000
Virginia1$4,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 19 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Doctors Without Borders
New York, NY
Global medical aid$15,000
Go Campaign
Santa Monica, CA
Supports children in need around the world$10,500
Ensworth School
Nashville, TN
Education support$10,000
Planned Parenthood of Mo
St Louis, MO
Sexual health care support$10,000
Lift for Life
St Louis, MO
Giving students a strong educational foundation$7,000
Harding School
Santa Barbara, CA
Education support$5,000
John Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
University education support$5,000
ACLU of Mo
Kansas City, MO
American civil liberties$5,000
World Pediatric Project
Richmond, VA
Support for critically ill children$4,000
American Civil Liberties Union
San Francisco, CA
For legislative support of organization defending civil liberties$3,000
Central Reform Congregation
St Louis, MO
Jewish community support$3,000
Marin Humane Society
Novato, CA
End homelessness in the bay area by 2030$3,000
Gateway Pet Guardians
St Louis, MO
Veterinary care$2,000
Stray Rescue of St Louis
St Louis, MO
Rescue stray animals in need of medical attention$2,000
Friends of Oas
Oakland, CA
Animal services$2,000
Humane Society
Saint Louis, MO
Pet rescue$1,000
Kqed
San Francisco, CA
Public broadcasting channel support$500
Na'amat
Los Angeles, CA
Support people suffering in isreal$500
Pencils of Proimise
New York, NY
Equal access to education$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Bernstein Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Bernstein Family Foundation Inc give?

$89,000 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.

Who runs Bernstein Family Foundation Inc?

Its 2024 filing lists David Bernstein (President), Laurel Bernstein (Vice President), Carolyn Bernstein (Vice President) and Jeffrey Bernstein (Vice President) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does Bernstein Family Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.

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