Carol Bernick Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Carol Bernick Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $450,962 in 56 grants; the typical grant was $2,250 and the largest $100,000. 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$450,962
- Number of grants56
- Typical grant$2,250
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$8.1 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2024 was down from $615,950 the year before.
57% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $615,950 | 73 | $7.2 million |
| 2024 | $450,962 | 56 | $8.1 million |
How to apply
Carol Bernick 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 Carol Bernick Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 34 | $320,350 |
| Virginia | 2 | $51,000 |
| Louisiana | 3 | $27,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $20,000 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $9,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $3,000 |
| New York | 2 | $2,500 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois Holocaust Museum | General fund | $100,000 |
| Brother Rice High School | General fund | $95,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | General fund | $50,000 |
| Oak Park Temple | General fund | $26,000 |
| Tulane University | General fund | $20,000 |
| Jewish United Fundjewish Federation | General fund | $15,000 |
| Adventhealth Foundation West Florida | General fund | $10,000 |
| Beat the Streets - Chicago | General fund | $10,000 |
| Dominican University | General fund | $10,000 |
| Opportunity Knocks | General fund | $10,000 |
| Walworth County Food Pantry | General fund | $6,000 |
| After School Matters | General fund | $5,000 |
| Better Government Association | General fund | $5,000 |
| Blue Gavel Scholarship Fund | General fund | $5,000 |
| City Year Chicago | General fund | $5,000 |
| Live Like Jake | General fund | $5,000 |
| Metropolitan Planning Council | General fund | $5,000 |
| Semper Fi Americas Fund | General fund | $5,000 |
| The Karen Dove Cabral Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| YWCA Metropolitan Chicago | General fund | $5,000 |
| Soul | General fund | $4,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | General fund | $3,500 |
| A Cure for Robert Inc | General fund | $3,000 |
| Club of Hearts | General fund | $3,000 |
| Oprf Community Foundation | General fund | $3,000 |
| The Historic New Orleans Collection | General fund | $3,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General fund | $2,500 |
| The Toby Keith Foundation | General fund | $2,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Chicago | General fund | $2,000 |
| Scherrer Cares Inc | General fund | $2,000 |
| Amercian Cancer Socity | General fund | $1,500 |
| Gary D Wright PTO Inc | General fund | $1,500 |
| Hope & Friendship Foundation | General fund | $1,500 |
| Troop 1900 | General fund | $1,500 |
| Lazarus House | General fund | $1,350 |
| A House in Austin | General fund | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General fund | $1,000 |
| Austin Coming Together | General fund | $1,000 |
| Best of Proviso Township | General fund | $1,000 |
| Beyond Hunger | General fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carol Bernick
- Craig Bernick
- Peter Bernick
- Elizabeth Bernick Huber
Questions people ask
Does Carol Bernick Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Carol Bernick Family Foundation give?
$450,962 in tax year 2024, across 56 grants, with a typical grant of $2,250.
Who runs Carol Bernick Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Carol Bernick (President/Treasurer), Craig Bernick (Director), Peter Bernick (Director) and Elizabeth Bernick Huber (Vice President/Secretary).
What does Carol Bernick Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.