B4 Foundation
Preselected recipients only
B4 Foundation is a private foundation in Cleveland HTS, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $25,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $5,000. 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$25,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$529,863
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $19,000 the year before.
25% 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 | $14,750 | 12 | $313,421 |
| 2024 | $19,000 | 11 | $440,922 |
| 2025 | $25,000 | 12 | $529,863 |
How to apply
B4 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $8,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $6,500 |
| Florida | 2 | $3,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $2,500 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Limitless Horizons | Gift | $5,000 |
| Oye | Gift | $5,000 |
| Border Kindness | Gift | $2,500 |
| Fair Food Program | Gift | $2,000 |
| Give Directly | Gift | $2,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland | Gift | $1,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | Gift | $1,500 |
| Network of International Donors | Gift | $1,500 |
| Honduran Children's Rescue | Gift | $1,000 |
| Pasco Pacifo | Gift | $1,000 |
| Caminps de Aqua | Gift | $1,000 |
| Soccer for Peace | Gift | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Russell Berusch
- Elana Sarah Berusch
- Margalit Lena Berusch
- Joseph George Berusch
Questions people ask
Does B4 Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does B4 Foundation give?
$25,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs B4 Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Russell Berusch (Director), Elana Sarah Berusch (Officer), Margalit Lena Berusch (Board Member) and Joseph George Berusch (Board Member).