The Howard B Bernick Foundation
Accepts applications
The Howard B Bernick Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $662,700 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $300,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$662,700
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was down from $899,010 the year before.
36% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $899,010 | 30 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $662,700 | 25 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Howard B Bernick 401 N Michigan Ave Suite 1818, Chicago, IL 60611 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 464-1188 |
| What to submit | Letter stating organization activities and copy of determination |
| Restrictions | Qualified charities under section 501(c)(3) |
What The Howard B Bernick Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 7 | $478,300 |
| Florida | 12 | $130,800 |
| New York | 3 | $28,600 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund | General support | $300,000 |
| Cast Water Safety Foundation | General support | $110,000 |
| Town of Palm Beach United Way | General support | $33,000 |
| The Field Museum | General support | $30,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| The Innovate | General support | $25,000 |
| Palm Beach Civic Association | General support | $22,000 |
| Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Raymond F Kravis Center | General support | $12,500 |
| American Heart Association | General support | $10,000 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach | General support | $10,000 |
| The Washington Institute | General support | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Chicago | General support | $6,500 |
| Historical Society of Palm Beach County | General support | $5,000 |
| Live Like Jake Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Norton Museum of Art | General support | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | General support | $5,000 |
| The Palm Beach Police Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History | General support | $5,000 |
| Palm Beach Country Club Foundation | General support | $4,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | General support | $3,600 |
| Afrikids Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute | General support | $1,800 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | General support | $1,800 |
Officers and trustees
- Howard B Bernick
- Craig Bernick
- Peter Bernick
- Elizabeth Bernick
Questions people ask
Does The Howard B Bernick Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Howard B Bernick Foundation give?
$662,700 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Howard B Bernick Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Howard B Bernick (Trustee/Member of Dist Com), Craig Bernick (Member of Dist Committee), Peter Bernick (Member of Dist Committee) and Elizabeth Bernick (Member of Dist Committee).
What does The Howard B Bernick Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and health.