Leo M Bernstein Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Leo M Bernstein Family Foundation is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2022 it gave $505,374 in 58 grants; the typical grant was $6,038 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 2022.
- Grants paid, 2022$505,374
- Number of grants58
- Typical grant$6,038
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$8.2 million
How to apply
Leo M 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Leo M Bernstein Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 30 | $266,199 |
| New York | 8 | $82,575 |
| Maryland | 8 | $72,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $25,500 |
| Florida | 2 | $25,000 |
| California | 2 | $15,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $6,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $4,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,800 |
Grants paid in 2022
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kennedy Center | Community Service | $50,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Community Service | $30,000 |
| Leo Bernstein Hebrew Academy | Community Service | $25,000 |
| National Constitution Center | Community Service | $25,000 |
| American Committee For The Weizmann Institute Of S | Community Service | $20,000 |
| GOODProjects | Community service | $20,000 |
| Hirshorn Museum | Art Museum | $20,000 |
| Opendor Media | Community Service | $20,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Community Service | $15,000 |
| Washington Hebrew Congregation | Community Service | $15,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee | Community Service | $15,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc | Community Service | $15,000 |
| Atlas Performing Arts Center | Community service | $13,049 |
| Kollel Vilna | Community Service | $12,500 |
| The Brigid Alliance | Community Service | $12,500 |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Health | $12,500 |
| Yeshiva of Greater Washington | Community Service | $10,000 |
| Building Bridges Across the River | Community service | $10,000 |
| Georgetown Lombardi Arts & Humanities | Cultural | $10,000 |
| Inspired Child - Dumbarton Art & Ed | Community Service | $10,000 |
| Museum of the African Diaspora | Cultural | $10,000 |
| Nexus | Community Service | $10,000 |
| Shampaine Productions Inc | Cultural | $10,000 |
| Human Rights Foundation | Community Service | $7,500 |
| The News Literacy Project Inc | Community Service | $7,500 |
| DanceUSA | Cultural | $7,000 |
| Lupus Foundation of America | Community Service | $7,000 |
| Georgetown Heritage | Community Service | $6,250 |
| Jewish Funders Network | Community Service | $6,075 |
| Environment Washington Research | Community Service | $6,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Washington | Community Service | $6,000 |
| Friends of Lubavitch | Community service | $5,000 |
| For Inspiration and Recognition of Science & Techn | Community Service | $5,000 |
| Peninsula Bridge Program | Community Service | $5,000 |
| Health in the Hood Inc | Community Service | $5,000 |
| We Want the Land Coalition | Community Service | $4,000 |
| New Dance Alliance | Cultural | $4,000 |
| Hebrew Home of Greater Washington | Community Service | $4,000 |
| American University Radio | Cultural | $3,300 |
| Share Our Strength | Community Service | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Bernstein
- Adam Bernstein
- Ami Becker Aronson
- Mauree Jane Perry
- Stuart Bernstein
Questions people ask
Does Leo M Bernstein Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Leo M Bernstein Family Foundation give?
$505,374 in tax year 2022, across 58 grants, with a typical grant of $6,038.
Who runs Leo M Bernstein Family Foundation?
Its 2022 filing lists Richard Bernstein (Vice President), Adam Bernstein (Treasurer), Ami Becker Aronson (Managing Executive Director) and Mauree Jane Perry (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Leo M Bernstein Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and education.