Private foundation · EIN 04-6904609 · Waban, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The W & R Bernheimer Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 38 grants paid, $58K total, median $1,000. 29% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
38
$58K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in MA
29%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

38 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mark Morris Dance GroupBrooklyn, NYSupport performance arts$10K
Buttonwood Park Zoological SocietyNew Bedford, MASupport buttonworth park zoo$6,000
Institute for Public ArchitectureBrooklyn, NYFullfill charitable purpose of org$5,500
Williams CollegeWilliamstown, MAEducation$5,500
Architectural League of NyNew York, NYFullfill charitable purpose of org$3,500
Center for BiodiversityTucson, AZEnvironmental protection$2,000
Maeday RescueLos Angeles, CADog rescue$2,000
Freshman Fresh StartWellesley Hills, MAAssist students$1,575
Sister Jose Women's CenterTucson, AZHomelessness$1,500
KcrwSanta Monica, CAPublic media$1,500
Planned ParenthoodLos Angeles, CAWomen's health needs$1,500
Emerge Center Against Domestic AbusTucson, AZDomestic abuse services$1,300
Women's Lunch PlaceBoston, MAHomelessness$1,100
Breaking GroundNew York, NYHomelessness$1,000
Buzzards Bay CoalitionNew Bedford, MAEnvironmental protection$1,000
Glioblastoma FoundationDurham, NCCancer$1,000
Hollywood Food CoalitionLos Angeles, CAFood insecurity$1,000
Liberty Hill FoundationLos Angeles, CASocial justice$1,000
Newton at HomeWest Newton, MASenior assistance$1,000
Our Big Kitchen Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAFood insecurity$1,000
St Louis Cancer AwarenessSt Louis, MOCancer$1,000
Williams College Womens LaxWilliamstown, MAEducation$1,000
826 BostonRoxbury, MASupport students$500
Aca Camp Scholarship ProgramMartinsville, INScholarships$500
American Cancer SocietyHagerstown, MDFight cancer$500
Charley's FundGreat Barrington, MAMuscular dystropy research$500
Maxines Hideaway IncAlachua, FLAnimal welfair$500
Rosies PlaceBoston, MAHomelessness$500
Trevor ProjectWest Hollywood, CASuicide prevention$500
Grandma's LoveBrooklyn, NYFood insecurity$450
Van Alen InstituteBrooklyn, NYFullfill charitable purpose of org$300
ACLUNew York, NYCivil liberties$250
Alex's Lemonade StandWynnwood, PAChildhood cancer$250
AzpmTucson, AZPublic media$250
LacmaLos Angeles, CAMuseum$250
Academy MuseumLos Angeles, CAMuseum$250
Dana Farber Cancer InstBoston, MACancer$100
Uvm FoundationBurlington, VTEducation support$100

By state: New York 7 · Massachusetts 11 · California 9 · Arizona 4 · North Carolina 1 · Missouri 1

About this foundation

The W & R Bernheimer Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Waban, Massachusetts, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The W & R Bernheimer Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The W & R Bernheimer Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $58K across 38 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does The W & R Bernheimer Family Foundation give?

New York (7 grants), Massachusetts (11 grants), California (9 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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