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Paul Stanford Bernhard Foundation

Preselected recipients only Los Angeles, California · EIN 274160093

Paul Stanford Bernhard Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $129,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $11,500 and the largest $72,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$27,5005$665,902
2024$00$738,736
2025$129,0006$2.7 million

How to apply

Paul Stanford Bernhard 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Paul Stanford Bernhard Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California4$106,000
Colorado2$23,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Pet therapy program$72,000
Sos Outreach
Avon, CO
Outdoor mentoring program with children$12,000
Alma Backyard Farms
Los Angeles, CA
Community agriculture and workforce development$12,000
Heal the Bay
Santa Monica, CA
Environmental education for underserved la county students$11,000
Wayfinder Family Services
Los Angeles, CA
Disabilities assistance program$11,000
Wilderness Workshop
Carbondale, CO
Latino outreach program$11,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Paul Stanford Bernhard Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Paul Stanford Bernhard Foundation give?

$129,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $11,500.

Who runs Paul Stanford Bernhard Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Laurie J Bernhard (Trustee).

What does Paul Stanford Bernhard Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and environment and conservation.

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