Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.2 million in 108 grants; the typical grant was $13,500 and the largest $71,924. 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$2.2 million
- Number of grants108
- Typical grant$13,500
- Largest grant$71,924
- Assets$3.6 million
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.1 million the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.1 million | 152 | $5.6 million |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 108 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2024 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 26 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 23 | $483,767 |
| Pennsylvania | 16 | $358,786 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $125,532 |
| Texas | 5 | $120,355 |
| Massachusetts | 9 | $104,802 |
| New York | 7 | $86,201 |
| Missouri | 5 | $72,440 |
| Connecticut | 5 | $66,186 |
| Colorado | 5 | $63,846 |
| Ohio | 2 | $42,050 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Goldberg scholarship program | $71,924 |
| Individual | Goldberg scholarship program | $58,294 |
| Individual | $57,520 | |
| Individual | $57,100 | |
| Individual | $50,003 | |
| Individual | $42,065 | |
| Individual | Amplify scholarship program | $40,000 |
| Individual | $37,447 | |
| Individual | Goldberg scholarship program | $36,605 |
| Individual | $29,938 | |
| Individual | $29,700 | |
| Individual | $28,850 | |
| Individual | $27,715 | |
| Individual | Goldberg scholarship program | $27,600 |
| Individual | $27,000 | |
| Individual | $26,322 | |
| Individual | $25,950 | |
| Individual | $22,985 | |
| Individual | Amplify scholarship program | $22,023 |
| Individual | $21,560 | |
| Individual | Goldberg scholarship program | $21,500 |
| Individual | $21,426 | |
| Individual | $21,027 | |
| Individual | $20,000 | |
| Individual | Amplify scholarship program | $19,800 |
| Individual | $19,430 | |
| Individual | $19,130 | |
| Individual | Amplify scholarship program | $18,500 |
| Individual | Goldberg scholarship program | $18,500 |
| Individual | $18,500 | |
| Individual | Amplify scholarship program | $18,500 |
| Individual | Goldberg scholarship program | $18,000 |
| Individual | $17,652 | |
| Individual | Goldberg scholarship program | $17,500 |
| Individual | $16,946 | |
| Individual | $16,750 | |
| Individual | Goldberg scholarship program | $16,250 |
| Individual | $16,250 | |
| Individual | Goldberg scholarship program | $15,890 |
| Individual | $15,750 |
Officers and trustees
- Sheryl K Sandberg
- Rachel Thomas
- Marne Levine
- Adam Grant
- Lori Goler
- Katie Mitic
- Kim Keating
- Mindy Levy
- Thomas B Bernthal
- Maxine Williams
- Jennifer Newstead
Questions people ask
Does Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family Foundation give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2024, across 108 grants, with a typical grant of $13,500.
Who runs Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sheryl K Sandberg (Board Chair, Designator, Director), Rachel Thomas (Director, Ceo), Marne Levine (Director, Treasurer, Chair of Audit) and Adam Grant (Director, Secretary) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.