Susan V Bershad Charitable Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
Susan V Bershad Charitable Fund Inc is a private foundation in Montclair, New Jersey. In tax year 2023 it gave $293,773 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $125,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$293,773
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2023 was up from $252,200 the year before.
32% of its 2023 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 | $252,200 | 20 | $1.7 million |
| 2023 | $293,773 | 22 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Susan V Bershad Charitable Fund 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.
What Susan V Bershad Charitable Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 9 | $192,500 |
| New York | 10 | $90,750 |
| Illinois | 2 | $10,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $523 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montclair Film Festival | To further the char. Purpose of the recip org | $125,000 |
| Montclair Art Museum | To further the char. Purpose of the recip org | $35,000 |
| New York STEM Cell Foundation | To further the char. Purpose of the recip org | $25,000 |
| Page 73 Productions | To further the char. Purpose of the recip org | $25,000 |
| Volunteer Lawyers for Justice | To further the char. Purpose of the recip org | $12,500 |
| Jazz House Kids | To further the char. Purpose of the recip org | $10,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | To further the char. Purpose of the recip org | $10,000 |
| Montclair Community Pre-K | To further the char. Purpose of the recip org | $10,000 |
| Montclair Foundation | To further the char. Purpose of the recip org | $7,500 |
| American Academy of Dermatology | To further the char. Purpose of the recip org | $5,000 |
| Dermatology Foundation | To further the char. Purpose of the recip org | $5,000 |
| Elizabeth Seton Childrens Center | To further the char. Purpose of the recip org | $5,000 |
| Human Needs Food Pantry | To further the char. Purpose of the recip org | $5,000 |
| SUCCEED2GETHER | To further the char. Purpose of the recip org | $5,000 |
| Hunter College Foundation | To further the char. Purpose of the recip org | $2,750 |
| Mount Sinai Dermatology Fund | To further the char. Purpose of the recip org | $1,500 |
| Greater Central Baptist Church | To further the char. Purpose of the recip org | $1,000 |
| Monmouth County SPCA | To further the char. Purpose of the recip org | $1,000 |
| Montclair Child Development Center | To further the char. Purpose of the recip org | $1,000 |
| To Further the Char Purpose of the Recip Org | To further the char. Purpose of the recip org | $523 |
| Family-To-Family | To further the char. Purpose of the recip org | $500 |
| On Bike (Most Sacred Heart Church Wallington NJ) | To further the char. Purpose of the recip org | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan V Bershad
- Bradley J Bershad
- Elizabeth J Bershad
Questions people ask
Does Susan V Bershad Charitable Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Susan V Bershad Charitable Fund Inc give?
$293,773 in tax year 2023, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Susan V Bershad Charitable Fund Inc?
Its 2023 filing lists Susan V Bershad (President & Treasurer), Bradley J Bershad (Vice President) and Elizabeth J Bershad (Secretary).
What does Susan V Bershad Charitable Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.