The Berstein Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Berstein Family Foundation is a private foundation in Radnor, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 26 grants; the typical grant was $70,000 and the largest $208,000. 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$1.4 million
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$70,000
- Largest grant$208,000
- Assets$7.2 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.6 million the year before.
35% of its 2024 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 | $1.6 million | 49 | $6.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 26 | $7.2 million |
How to apply
The Berstein Family 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.
What The Berstein Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 20 | $1.0 million |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $293,000 |
| New York | 4 | $116,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Keshet Daf | Atidim for industry program, supporting educational needs of children in beersheva and targeted giving to the alumni program and youth movement | $208,000 |
| Bethanna Co Karen Hamilton | General operating support for ben franklin/bethanna | $100,000 |
| Temple Sholom | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Graduate Philadelphia | General operating support | $90,000 |
| College Possible | General operating support | $85,000 |
| Jules E Mastbaum High School | Support for phila academies | $85,000 |
| Teach Plus | General operating support for teach plus | $85,000 |
| Alumnae Association of the Philadelphia High School for Girls | Support for philadelphia heights, launch of phila and teach llc | $75,000 |
| Big Picture Philadelphia | General operating support | $75,000 |
| George Washington High School | General operating support for philadelphia heights & school district of phila | $75,000 |
| Girard Academic Music Program | Support for the girard academic music program | $75,000 |
| Lankenau Medical Center | Berstein grant 2024-2025 | $75,000 |
| The Friends of Carver Co Darryl Johnson | Carver - berstein grant 2024-2025 | $70,000 |
| WB High School | Support for wb saul alumni and outward bound | $70,000 |
| Writers Matter | General operating support for writers matter | $50,000 |
| JFCS | Support for core grant 2024 | $35,000 |
| After School Activities Partnership | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Yeah Philadelphia | General operating support for yeah philadelphia | $15,000 |
| Kavod Shef | General operating support | $10,000 |
| The Center for Black Educator Development(cbed) | General operating | $10,000 |
| The Philly Service Award | Grant | $10,000 |
| Uplift Center for Grieving Children | Support for keri salerno grant | $10,000 |
| The Jerusalem Foundation Inc | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Kby Congregations | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Minding Your Mind | General operating support for minding your mind | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph H Berstein
- Jeffrey Berstein
- Dana Berstein
Questions people ask
Does The Berstein Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Berstein Family Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $70,000.
Who runs The Berstein Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Joseph H Berstein (Trustee), Jeffrey Berstein (Trustee) and Dana Berstein (Trustee).
What does The Berstein Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and faith communities.