Private foundation · EIN 51-6157356 · Claremont, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Bernard a & Rebecca S Bernard Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you work nationally. The foundation accepts applications (N/A) and its median grant is $3,000.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 21 grants paid, $175K total, median $3,000. 10% of grants stayed in California. Stated restrictions: N/A

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
21
$175K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in CA
10%
of grants
Deadline
N/A
Assets
$2.9M

How to apply

In writing no specific form. Contact: Ba Rs Bernard Fnd, 300 W Foothill Blvd, Claremont, Ca, 9096213023, BERNIEB@YABLCPA.COM Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: N/A

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Fidelity Charitable Donor Adv FundCincinnati, OHGeneral$81K
University of DelawareNewark, DEGeneral$23K
Cheder Chabad of PhiladelphiaMelrose Park, PAGeneral$10K
Victorias Voice FoundOrlando, FLGeneral$8,000
Limen HouseWilmington, DEGeneral$7,500
LongwoodKennett Square, PAGeneral$7,500
Temple Beth ShalomSpokane, WAGeneral$5,600
A Public Fit Theatre CompanyLas Vegas, NVGeneral$5,000
Inland Valley Humane SocietyPomona, CAGeneral$5,000
Cockroach TheaterLas Vegas, NVGeneral$5,000
Delaware Art MuseumWilmington, DEGeneral$3,000
Bnai Jacob Cemetery AssociationPhoenixville, PAGeneral$2,500
Congregational Bnai JacobMiami, FLGeneral$2,400
Grand Gala Opera HouseWilmington, DEGeneral$2,200
Congregation Bnai BrithSanta Barbara, CAGeneral$1,800
Congregation Kadimah Toras MosBrighton, MAGeneral$1,359
Cchf ShineSuffern, NYGeneral$1,325
West Virginia University FoundationMorgantown, WVGeneral$1,000
Ladies Who Rock 4Hatboro, PAGeneral$500
Yachad New EnglandBrookline, MAGeneral$500
Fund for Owls NestWilmington, DEGeneral$250

By state: Ohio 1 · Delaware 5 · Pennsylvania 4 · Florida 2 · Nevada 2 · California 2

About this foundation

Bernard a & Rebecca S Bernard Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Claremont, California, administered in care of Yoss Allen Bernstein Lightfoot Ll, tax-exempt since 2025. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Bernard a & Rebecca S Bernard Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. In writing no specific form. Deadlines: N/A.

How much does Bernard a & Rebecca S Bernard Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $175K across 21 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Bernard a & Rebecca S Bernard Foundation give?

Ohio (1 grants), Delaware (5 grants), Pennsylvania (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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