The Saul and Leslie Bernstein Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Saul and Leslie Bernstein Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Highland Park, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $330,000 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $97,000. 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$330,000
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$97,000
- Assets$7.2 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2025 was up from $260,000 the year before.
48% of its 2025 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 | $97,000 | 11 | $5.7 million |
| 2024 | $260,000 | 17 | $6.5 million |
| 2025 | $330,000 | 27 | $7.2 million |
How to apply
The Saul and Leslie Bernstein Family 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.
What The Saul and Leslie Bernstein Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $97,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $97,000 |
| New Jersey | 5 | $58,000 |
| California | 3 | $35,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $16,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $7,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $7,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shriners Children's Portland | Charitable | $97,000 |
| Fjc-A Foundation of Philanthropic Funds | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Foundation for Women and Girls With Blood Disorders | Charitable | $25,000 |
| The Jester & Pharley Phund | Charitable | $25,000 |
| American Friends of Peace of Mind | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Hadassah the Womens Zionist Org of America | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Netivot | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Witf | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Mesorah NJ | Charitable | $8,000 |
| National Alliance to End Homelessness | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Free Clinic of Southwest Washington | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Mending Kids | Charitable | $5,000 |
| World Jewish Congress | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Zaka | Charitable | $5,000 |
| ACLU Foundation Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Scy High Tech Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Yeshivat Lev Hatorah | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Rabbi Pesach Raymon Yeshiva | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Action Fund | Payment mistakenly made to 501(c)(4) action fund; treated as taxable expenditure under irc 4945. | $5,000 |
| Hershey Food Bank & Community Outreach | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Appalachian Trail Conservancy | Charitable | $2,500 |
| American Jewish Committee | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg | Charitable | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Wendy Bar
- Robert Bernstein
- Jonathan Bernstein
Questions people ask
Does The Saul and Leslie Bernstein Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Saul and Leslie Bernstein Family Foundation Inc give?
$330,000 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Saul and Leslie Bernstein Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Wendy Bar (President/Trustee), Robert Bernstein (Vp-Secretary/Trustee) and Jonathan Bernstein (Treasurer/Trustee).
What does The Saul and Leslie Bernstein Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and faith communities.