Private foundation · EIN 16-1743055 · Garden City, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Bernard and Pamela Barbash 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 77 grants paid, $737K total, median $5,000. 18% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
77
$737K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in NY
18%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 77 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Friends of Magen David AdomNew York, NYGeneral purpose (stock gift)$115K
Central Fund of IsraelCedarhurst, NYGeneral purpose - stock gift$50K
Jewish Federation of CincinnatiCincinnati, OHGeneral purpose$45K
Reagan Tokes Memorial FoundationParkland, FLGeneral purpose$27K
Adath IsraelCincinnati, OHGeneral purpose$25K
United Way of Greater CincinnatiCincinnati, OHGeneral purpose$25K
United Way of Palm BeachWest Palm Beach, FLGeneral purpose$25K
Chabad Jewish CenterCincinnati, OHGeneral purpose$20K
Chabad of Palm Beach GardensPalm Beach, FLGeneral purpose$20K
Crayons to ComputerCincinnati, OHGeneral purpose$15K
JafcoSunrise, FLGeneral purpose$15K
Jewish Federation of Palm BeachWest Palm Beach, FLGeneral purpose$15K
Levine Family Health CenterCincinnati, OHGeneral purpose$15K
Most Valuable KidsNew York, NYGeneral purpose$15K
Alpert Jewish Family & Children's ServiceWest Palm Beach, FLGeneral purpose$10K
American Friends of ShalvaNew York, NYOperational$10K
Birthright IsraelNew York, NYGeneral purpose$10K
Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater CincinnatiCincinnati, OHGeneral purpose$10K
Busch Wildlife SanctuaryJupiter, FLGeneral purpose$10K
Cincinnatti HillerCincinnati, OHGeneral purpose$10K
Holocaust & HumanityCincinnati, OHGeneral purpose$10K
Jewish Cemeteries of Greater CincinnattiCincinnati, OHGeneral purpose$10K
Jewish National FundCincinnati, OHGeneral purpose$10K
Live Like JakePalm Beach Gardens, FLGeneral purpose$10K
Mandel JCCPalm Beach, FLGeneral purpose$10K
Mayerson JCCCincinnati, OHGeneral purpose$10K
Neediest Kids of AllCincinnati, OHGeneral purpose$10K
Ronald McDonald House CharitiesCincinnati, OHGeneral purpose$10K
United States Holocaust Memorial MuseumWashington, DCGeneral purpose$10K
AJCNew York, NYGeneral purpose$5,000
C a M E R aBoston, MAOperational$5,000
Cincinnati Children's HospitalCincinnati, OHGeneral purpose$5,000
Cincinnatti BalletCincinnati, OHGeneral purpose$5,000
Down Syndrome Assoc of CincinnatiCincinnati, OHGeneral purpose$5,000
Dress for Success CincinnatiCincinnati, OHGeneral purpose$5,000
Fernside Center for Grieving ChildrenCincinnati, OHGeneral purpose$5,000
Freestore FoodbankCincinnati, OHGeneral purpose$5,000
Friends of JCC KrakowSuffern, NYGeneral purpose$5,000
Habitat for HumanityAtlanta, GAGeneral purpose$5,000
Indian Hill Winter ClubCamp Dennison, OHGeneral purpose$5,000
Jewish Education for Every PersonCincinnati, OHGeneral purpose$5,000
Make-A-Wish Southern FloridaBonita Springs, FLGeneral purpose$5,000
Marine Toys for TotsTriangle, VAGeneral purpose$5,000
National 911 Memorial and MuseumNew York, NYGeneral purpose$5,000
National Museum of American Jewish HistoryPhiladelphia, PAGeneral purpose$5,000
One Source CenterSharonville, OHGeneral purpose$5,000
Palm Beach County Food BankLantana, FLGeneral purpose$5,000
Planned ParenthoodNew York, NYGeneral purpose$5,000
Pro KidsCincinnati, OHGeneral purpose$5,000
Rockwern AcademyCincinnati, OHGeneral purpose$5,000
Simon Wiesenthal CenterLos Angeles, CAGeneral purpose$5,000
Tender MerciesCincinnati, OHGeneral purpose$5,000
The UsoWashington, DCGeneral purpose$5,000
ADLNew York, NYGeneral purpose$2,500
American Technioin SoceityNew York, NYGeneral purpose$2,500
Brave Gowns and Happy DittoSanta Monica, CAGeneral purpose$2,500
Cincinnati Museum CenterCincinnati, OHGeneral purpose$2,500
Cincinnati Park FoundationCincinnati, OHGeneral purpose$2,500
Cincinnati ZooCincinnati, OHGeneral purpose$2,500
Palm Beach ZooPalm Beach, FLGeneral purpose$2,500

By state: Ohio 34 · New York 14 · Florida 16 · District of Columbia 3 · Virginia 3 · California 2

About this foundation

Bernard and Pamela Barbash Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Garden City, New York, administered in care of Bernard Barbash, tax-exempt since 2006. 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 Bernard and Pamela Barbash Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Bernard and Pamela Barbash Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $737K across 77 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Bernard and Pamela Barbash Family Foundation give?

Ohio (34 grants), New York (14 grants), Florida (16 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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