Edward L Bernays Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Edward L Bernays Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Northampton, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $42,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $21,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$42,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$21,000
- Assets$870,458
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $40,000 the year before.
38% of its 2025 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 | $24,000 | 7 | $732,036 |
| 2024 | $40,000 | 17 | $780,388 |
| 2025 | $42,000 | 10 | $870,458 |
How to apply
Edward L Bernays 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 8 | $37,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $3,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Boston Food Bank | Charitable | $21,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Care Center | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Northampton Survival Center | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Earthjustice | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Mount Auburn Hospital | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Lesley University | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Kestrel Land Trust | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Doris B Held
- Anne B Kaplan
- Andrew Held
Questions people ask
Does Edward L Bernays Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Edward L Bernays Foundation Inc give?
$42,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Edward L Bernays Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Doris B Held (Director), Anne B Kaplan (Director) and Andrew Held (Manager).