JB Berland Foundation
Preselected recipients only
JB Berland Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $110,000 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $19,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$110,000
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$19,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees34%
Giving in 2024 was the same as $110,000 the year before.
34% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $110,000 | 33 | $2.3 million |
| 2023 | $110,000 | 30 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $110,000 | 32 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
JB Berland Foundation 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 JB Berland Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 22 | $67,400 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $22,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $9,000 |
| New York | 2 | $4,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,600 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $1,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southcoast Health Philanthropy | Unrestricted operating funds | $19,000 |
| UCLA - Ipam | Unrestricted operating funds | $15,000 |
| Sova | Unrestricted operating funds | $7,000 |
| Jewish Free Loan Association | Unrestricted operating funds | $6,000 |
| University of Northern Carolina | Unrestricted operating funds | $6,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Los Angeles | Unrestricted operating funds | $5,000 |
| A Place Called Home | Unrestricted operating funds | $4,500 |
| La's Best | Unrestricted operating funds | $4,500 |
| Jewish Federation Emergency Fund | Unrestricted operating funds | $3,900 |
| Elnet-Us | Unrestricted operating funds | $3,600 |
| The Pocasset Village Foundation | Unrestricted operating funds | $3,000 |
| UNC Wilmington - Bernice Kert Fellowship in Creative Writing | Unrestricted operating funds | $3,000 |
| Lacma | Unrestricted operating funds | $2,500 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | Unrestricted operating funds | $2,000 |
| East Bay Community Law Center | Unrestricted operating funds | $2,000 |
| Hold on to Your Music | Unrestricted operating funds | $2,000 |
| Leonard I Beerman Foundation for Peace and Justice | Unrestricted operating funds | $2,000 |
| Library Foundation of Los Angeles | Unrestricted operating funds | $2,000 |
| Odc | Unrestricted operating funds | $2,000 |
| PBS Foundation | Unrestricted operating funds | $2,000 |
| Pro Publica | Unrestricted operating funds | $2,000 |
| 826 Valencia | Unrestricted operating funds | $1,000 |
| American Technion Society | Unrestricted operating funds | $1,000 |
| California College of the Arts | Unrestricted operating funds | $1,000 |
| De Toledo High School | Unrestricted operating funds | $1,000 |
| Friends of Idf | Unrestricted operating funds | $1,000 |
| Friends of Sfacc | Unrestricted operating funds | $1,000 |
| Good Samaritan Family Resource Center | Unrestricted operating funds | $1,000 |
| Milken Community High School | Unrestricted operating funds | $1,000 |
| National Network of Abortion Funds | Unrestricted operating funds | $1,000 |
| Raphael House of San Francisco | Unrestricted operating funds | $1,000 |
| The Riley Foundation | Unrestricted operating funds | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth Kert
- Mark Green
- Kathryn Green
- Charles Kert
- Joel Glucoft
Questions people ask
Does JB Berland Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does JB Berland Foundation give?
$110,000 in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs JB Berland Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Elizabeth Kert (President & Treasurer), Mark Green (Vice President), Kathryn Green (Secretary) and Charles Kert (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does JB Berland Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.