The Leslie S and Philip L Bernstein Family Fund
Preselected recipients only
The Leslie S and Philip L Bernstein Family Fund is a private foundation in Santa Barbara, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $208,750 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$208,750
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was down from $262,000 the year before.
29% 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 | $187,500 | 25 | $1.8 million |
| 2023 | $262,000 | 29 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $208,750 | 38 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
The Leslie S and Philip L Bernstein Family Fund 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 The Leslie S and Philip L Bernstein Family Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 23 | $165,000 |
| New York | 2 | $12,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $11,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $11,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Music Academy of the West | Provide General Funding | $50,000 |
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital | Provide general funding | $50,000 |
| Sansum Clinic | To support the endocrinology department | $30,000 |
| Germantown Academy | Provide General Funding | $11,000 |
| Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara | Provide general funding | $10,000 |
| Ophthalmicedge Inc | Provide General Funding | $10,000 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | Provide General Funding | $10,000 |
| California Pacific Medical Center Foundation | To Support Living Donor Kidney program | $5,000 |
| Ganna Walska Lotusland | Provide general funding | $2,500 |
| World Class Accessibility Foundation | Provide General Funding | $2,500 |
| The Metropolitan Opera Guild Inc | Provide general funding | $2,000 |
| Santa Barbara BOTANIC GARDEN | Provide General Funding | $1,500 |
| Yellowstone Forever | Provide General Funding | $1,000 |
| Wesleyan University | Provide general funding | $1,000 |
| Yosemite Conservancy | Provide general funding | $1,000 |
| Direct Relief | Provide general funding | $1,000 |
| Heal the Ocean Inc | Provide general funding | $1,000 |
| The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County | Provide general funding | $1,000 |
| Public Media Group of Southern California | Provide General Funding | $1,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution | Provide General Funding | $1,000 |
| Uc Santa Barbara Foundation | Provide General Funding | $1,000 |
| Lobero Theatre Foundation | Provide General Funding | $1,000 |
| Montecito Community Foundation | Provide General Funding | $1,000 |
| Santa Barbara Zoological Foundation | Provide General Funding | $1,000 |
| Angel Flight of New England Inc | Provide General Funding | $1,000 |
| Montecito Friends of the Library | Provide General Funding | $1,000 |
| Montecito Trails Foundation | Provide General Funding | $1,000 |
| Children's Museum of Santa Barbara | Provide General Funding | $1,000 |
| Santa Barbara Historical Museum | Provide General Funding | $1,000 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Art | Provide General Funding | $1,000 |
| John & Anna Newton Porter Foundation | Provide General Funding | $1,000 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History | Provide General Funding | $1,000 |
| Santa Barbara Soccer Club | Provide General Funding | $1,000 |
| St JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL INC | Provide General Funding | $1,000 |
| United Service Organizations Inc | Provide General Funding | $1,000 |
| Grand Canyon Conservancy | Provide general funding | $500 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Wharton Fund | $500 |
| Adventure Cycling Association | Provide General Funding | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Philip L Bernstein
- Leslie S Bernstein
Questions people ask
Does The Leslie S and Philip L Bernstein Family Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Leslie S and Philip L Bernstein Family Fund give?
$208,750 in tax year 2024, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Leslie S and Philip L Bernstein Family Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Philip L Bernstein (Trustee) and Leslie S Bernstein (Treasurer).
What does The Leslie S and Philip L Bernstein Family Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and arts and culture.