The Russell Berrie Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Russell Berrie Foundation is a private foundation in Teaneck, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $8.7 million in 174 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $1.3 million. 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$8.7 million
- Number of grants174
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$158 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $18.3 million the year before.
50% 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 | $18.3 million | 85 | $165 million |
| 2024 | $8.7 million | 174 | $158 million |
How to apply
The Russell Berrie 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 The Russell Berrie Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to New York. It also paid $6.0 million in 22 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 78 | $6.0 million |
| New Jersey | 46 | $3.1 million |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $317,500 |
| California | 6 | $188,374 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $175,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $100,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $100,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $55,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $18,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Keren Shituf Tormim (Keshet) | General operating expenses | $1.3 million |
| The Sheba Fund for Health Services and Research | General operating expenses | $750,000 |
| Bar Ilan University (Ra) | General operating expenses | $690,116 |
| Bar Ilan University (Ra) | General operating expenses | $690,116 |
| The Sheba Fund for Health Services and Research | General operating expenses | $600,000 |
| The Sheba Fund for Health Services and Research | General operating expenses | $600,000 |
| Chronicle of A People Foundation Inc | General operating expenses | $500,000 |
| Nli USA Inc | General operating expenses | $500,000 |
| Maoz-Seal | General operating expenses | $450,000 |
| Greater Bergen Community Action Inc | General operating expenses | $400,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | General operating expenses | $375,000 |
| Maoz-Seal | General operating expenses | $350,000 |
| Ramapo College Foundation | General operating expenses | $350,000 |
| Ramapo College Foundation | General operating expenses | $333,123 |
| Columbia University | General operating expenses | $310,925 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc | General operating expenses | $300,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc | General operating expenses | $300,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc | General operating expenses | $300,000 |
| Shalom Hartman Institute of North America | General operating expenses | $300,000 |
| Columbia University | General operating expenses | $276,996 |
| Ramapo College Foundation | General operating expenses | $275,515 |
| Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey | General operating expenses | $275,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | General operating expenses | $250,000 |
| American Society for Technion-Israel Institute of Technology | General operating expenses | $215,000 |
| Maoz-Seal | General operating expenses | $200,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | General operating expenses | $150,000 |
| United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York Inc | General operating expenses | $150,000 |
| Caucus Educational Corporation Inc | General operating expenses | $140,000 |
| Caucus Educational Corporation Inc | General operating expenses | $140,000 |
| Start-Up Nation Central LTD (CC) | General operating expenses | $140,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey | General operating expenses | $137,500 |
| Institute of International Education Inc | General operating expenses | $136,692 |
| American Friends of Itim | General operating expenses | $100,000 |
| American Friends of Ogen Inc | General operating expenses | $100,000 |
| American Friends of the Israel Democracy Institute Inc | General operating expenses | $100,000 |
| Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design Jerusalem | General operating expenses | $100,000 |
| Friends of Ofanim Inc | General operating expenses | $100,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey | General operating expenses | $100,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | General operating expenses | $100,000 |
| Shalom Hartman Institute of North America | General operating expenses | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Adam Hirsch
- Angelica Berrie
- David Rosenblatt
- Ilan Kaufthal
- Myron Rosner Left June 2024
- Scott Berrie
- Stephen Seiden
- Idana Goldberg
Questions people ask
Does The Russell Berrie Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Russell Berrie Foundation give?
$8.7 million in tax year 2024, across 174 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs The Russell Berrie Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Adam Hirsch (Coo and Cfo), Angelica Berrie (President), David Rosenblatt (Secretary) and Ilan Kaufthal (Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Russell Berrie Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and faith communities.