Diane & Norman Bernstein Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Diane & Norman Bernstein Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2024 it gave $8.9 million in 122 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$8.9 million
- Number of grants122
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$130 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2024 was up from $8.2 million the year before.
19% 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 | $5.0 million | 100 | $108 million |
| 2023 | $8.2 million | 121 | $121 million |
| 2024 | $8.9 million | 122 | $130 million |
How to apply
Diane & Norman Bernstein Foundation Inc 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 Diane & Norman Bernstein Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to District of Columbia. It also paid $50,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 100 | $6.7 million |
| Maryland | 6 | $1.2 million |
| New York | 5 | $300,000 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $245,000 |
| California | 1 | $150,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $125,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Washington | Charitable | $1.0 million |
| Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden | Charitable | $375,000 |
| Bread for the City Inc | Charitable | $350,000 |
| Peace for DC | Charitable | $333,333 |
| Dreaming Out Loud Inc | Charitable | $250,000 |
| New Israel Fund | Charitable | $250,000 |
| DC Jewish Community Center | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Arena Stage | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Miriam's Kitchen | Charitable | $166,667 |
| Martha's Table | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Social Good Fund | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Coalition for Nonprofit Housing & Economic Develop | Charitable | $150,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Community of Hope | Charitable | $100,000 |
| DC Central Kitchen Inc | Charitable | $100,000 |
| J Street Education Fund | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Marine Biological Lab Annual Fund | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Mary's Center | Charitable | $100,000 |
| N Street Village | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Washington Housing Conservancy | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Beit Berl College | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Friendship Place | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of DC & Northern VA Inc | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corp - LISC | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Women for Women International | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Alliance for Middle East Peace Inc | Charitable | $100,000 |
| AVODAH The Jewish Service Corps Inc | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Lehrhaus Center for Jewish Life & Learning Inc | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Project Rozana USA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| DC Policy Center | Charitable | $90,000 |
| Children's Law Center | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Jewish Funders Network | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Jubilee Housing | Charitable | $60,000 |
| The Platform of Hope | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Free Minds Book Club | Charitable | $55,000 |
| Urban Alliance | Charitable | $54,000 |
| Bend the Arc | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Building Bridges Across the River TheARC | Charitable | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan Amy Bernstein
- Elizabeth B Norton
- Joshua Benjamin Bernstein
- Kelly Lynch
- Celia Ellen Bernstein
- Marianne Bernstein
- Nancy Bernstein
Questions people ask
Does Diane & Norman Bernstein Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Diane & Norman Bernstein Foundation Inc give?
$8.9 million in tax year 2024, across 122 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Diane & Norman Bernstein Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Susan Amy Bernstein (Director), Elizabeth B Norton (Vice President), Joshua Benjamin Bernstein (Chairman) and Kelly Lynch (Executive Director & Treasurer) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Diane & Norman Bernstein Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, environment and conservation and arts and culture.