The Paula and William Bernstein Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Paula and William Bernstein Family Foundation is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 82 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants82
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$11.8 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.2 million the year before.
9% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $565,150 | 84 | $10.7 million |
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 86 | $11.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 82 | $11.8 million |
How to apply
The Paula and William Bernstein 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.
What The Paula and William Bernstein Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 3 | $508,660 |
| Colorado | 45 | $376,300 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $200,000 |
| District of Columbia | 16 | $12,400 |
| Illinois | 2 | $6,950 |
| New Hampshire | 3 | $4,250 |
| New York | 2 | $2,700 |
| Maryland | 2 | $1,200 |
| Virginia | 3 | $600 |
| Alabama | 1 | $600 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wellesley College | Education | $500,000 |
| University of Minnesota | Education | $200,000 |
| Temple Emanuel | Religion | $76,800 |
| Cleo Parker Robinson Dance | Cultural arts | $50,000 |
| Denver Institute for Psychoanalysis - Peacs | Medical | $35,000 |
| Colorado Symphony Orchestra | Cultural arts | $30,000 |
| Congregation Har Hashem | Religious | $28,000 |
| Jewish Colorado | Religious | $26,800 |
| Colorado Public Radio | Civic and community | $25,000 |
| Boulder Jewish Community Center | Civic and community | $18,000 |
| Adl Mountain States Region | Civic and community | $10,000 |
| American Board of Pyschoanalysis | Medical | $10,000 |
| Wellesley Centers for Women | Education | $8,500 |
| Imagine Foundation | Civic and community | $8,000 |
| Denver Children's Choir | Cultural arts | $7,000 |
| Krma TV - Channel 6 Rocky Mountain PBS | Civic and community | $6,500 |
| Secure Community Network | Civic and community | $6,200 |
| Dcpa Theater Company | Cultural arts | $6,000 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | Civic and community | $6,000 |
| Denver Art Museum | Cultural arts | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Civic and community | $5,000 |
| Conservation Colorado | Civic and community | $3,000 |
| Denver Museum of Nature and Science Capital Volunteer Engagement Center | Cultural arts | $3,000 |
| Light House Writers Workshop | Civic and community | $2,500 |
| New Perspectives Theatre Company | Civic and community | $2,500 |
| American Jewish World Service | Medical | $2,000 |
| Center for Advanced Psychoanalytic Studies (Caps) | Medical | $2,000 |
| Lucy Daniels Center for Early Childhood | Education | $2,000 |
| University of Denver | Education | $2,000 |
| Colorado Music Festival & Center for Musical Arts | Civic and community | $1,500 |
| Denver Botanic Gardens | Cultural arts | $1,250 |
| Energy Outreach Colorado | Civic and community | $1,250 |
| Alzhheimer's Assn | Medical | $1,000 |
| American Diabetes Associationmichael Carter | Medical | $1,000 |
| Anchor Center for Blind Children | Civic and community | $1,000 |
| Denver Young Artists Orchestra | Civic and community | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | Medical | $1,000 |
| League of Women Voters | Civic and community | $1,000 |
| Marion Downs Center | Civic and community | $1,000 |
| UNICEF USA | Civic and community | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Paula Bernstein
- Erik Bernstein
Questions people ask
Does The Paula and William Bernstein Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Paula and William Bernstein Family Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 82 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Paula and William Bernstein Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Paula Bernstein (President & Director) and Erik Bernstein (Secretary & Director).
What does The Paula and William Bernstein Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.