The Bernstein Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 13-3414152
Foundation Overview
Based in Seattle, WA, The Bernstein Family Foundation has awarded 210 grants totaling $1,930,765 to organizations in Washington, Georgia and 11 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1 to $248,700, with a median award of $2,500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
26 of 54 recipients (48%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
74% of all grants are concentrated in Washington, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Washington, funding concentrates in Seattle (79%), Kent (5%), Bellevue (4%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 21% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Dual focus on community projects (50%) and general purposes, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Bernstein Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts Fund | $23,500 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Development In Gardening | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Jewish Family Service | $26,088 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Mccv Pta | $52 | Petaluma, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Recovery Caf | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Samsupport | $1,000 | Clearwater, FL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Temple Hirsch Sinai | $10,412 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Uw Kuow Fund | $5,084 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Unleash The Brilliance | $5,000 | Kent, WA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Earth Fund | $2,500 | Lake Forest Park, WA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Intiman Theatre | $32 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Pilchuck Glass School | $1,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Stroum Jewish Community Center | $550 | Mercer Island, WA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Teentix | $14,984 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Covenant House | $100 | Topeka, KS, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Eteam Sponsor | $50 | Concord, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Jgive - Friends Of Asor Fund | $2,500 | Lakewood, NJ, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Jubilee Womens Center | $400 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Kemp Mill Synagogue | $5,128 | Silver Spring, MD, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Lehigh University | $2,500 | Bethlehem, PA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Leket Israel | $2,500 | Teaneck, NJ, US | General Support | 2023 |
| New York University | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Path With Art | $532 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Pnw Ballet | $270 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Seattle Childrens Hospital | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Seattle International Film Festival | $500 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Sola Seattle | $3,041 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Arts Fund | $23,500 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Development In Gardening | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Jewish Family Service | $26,088 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Mccv Pta | $52 | Petaluma, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Recovery Caf | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Samsupport | $1,000 | Clearwater, FL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Temple Hirsch Sinai | $10,412 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Uw Kuow Fund | $5,084 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Unleash The Brilliance | $5,000 | Kent, WA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Earth Fund | $2,500 | Lake Forest Park, WA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Intiman Theatre | $32 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Pilchuck Glass School | $1,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Stroum Jewish Community Center | $550 | Mercer Island, WA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Teentix | $14,984 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Covenant House | $100 | Topeka, KS, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Eteam Sponsor | $50 | Concord, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Jgive - Friends Of Asor Fund | $2,500 | Lakewood, NJ, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Jubilee Womens Center | $400 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Kemp Mill Synagogue | $5,128 | Silver Spring, MD, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Lehigh University | $2,500 | Bethlehem, PA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Leket Israel | $2,500 | Teaneck, NJ, US | General Support | 2023 |
| New York University | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Path With Art | $532 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Pnw Ballet | $270 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Seattle Childrens Hospital | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Seattle International Film Festival | $500 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Sola Seattle | $3,041 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Arts Fund | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Development In Gardening | $5,181 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Friends Of Wpc Nep Gg | $515 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Jewish Family Service | $100,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Mccv Pta | $52 | Petaluma, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Recovery Caf | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Samsupport | $300 | Clearwater, FL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Temple Hirsch Sinai | $20,300 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Uw Kuow Fund | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Nordic Museum | $450 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Pottery Northwest | $5,400 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Unleash The Brilliance | $5,000 | Kent, WA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Earth Fund | $5,000 | Lake Forest Park, WA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Holocaust Center For Humanity | $1,034 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Intiman Theatre | $80 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Yiddish Book Center | $180 | Amherst, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Pilchuck Glass School | $8,600 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Paypal Give Fund | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Sammamish High School | $350 | Bellevue, WA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Stroum Jewish Community Center | $358 | Mercer Island, WA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Teentix | $5,145 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Inspire Washington | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Arts Fund | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Development In Gardening | $5,181 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Friends Of Wpc Nep Gg | $515 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Jewish Family Service | $100,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Mccv Pta | $52 | Petaluma, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Recovery Caf | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Samsupport | $300 | Clearwater, FL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Temple Hirsch Sinai | $20,300 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Uw Kuow Fund | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Nordic Museum | $450 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Pottery Northwest | $5,400 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Unleash The Brilliance | $5,000 | Kent, WA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Earth Fund | $5,000 | Lake Forest Park, WA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Holocaust Center For Humanity | $1,034 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Intiman Theatre | $80 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Yiddish Book Center | $180 | Amherst, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Pilchuck Glass School | $8,600 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Paypal Give Fund | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Sammamish High School | $350 | Bellevue, WA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Stroum Jewish Community Center | $358 | Mercer Island, WA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Teentix | $5,145 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Inspire Washington | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Act Theatre | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Arts Fund | $1,500 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| College Success Foundation | $259 | Bellevue, WA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Cornish College | $5,025 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Development In Gardening | $2,591 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Colorado Ethiopian Community | $5,000 | Aurora, CO, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Friends Of Wpc Nep Gg | $515 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Immanuel Childrens Foundation | $10,000 | Shoreline, WA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Jewish Family Service | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Mccv Pta | $103 | Petaluma, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Recovery Caf | $2,500 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Samsupport | $800 | Clearwater, FL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Temple Hirsch Sinai | $10,300 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Uw Kuow Fund | $2,500 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Artist Trust | $2,594 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Earth Creative | $4,000 | Kenmore, WA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Harmony Hill | $1,100 | Union, WA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Nordic Museum | $500 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Pioneer Human Services | $312 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Pottery Northwest | $1,620 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Soccer Challenge - Sadie | $75 | Concord, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Swift Youth Foundation | $511 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Unleash The Brilliance | $5,000 | Kent, WA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Jewish Federation | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Act Theatre | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Arts Fund | $1,500 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| College Success Foundation | $259 | Bellevue, WA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Cornish College | $5,025 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Development In Gardening | $2,591 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Colorado Ethiopian Community | $5,000 | Aurora, CO, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Friends Of Wpc Nep Gg | $515 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Immanuel Childrens Foundation | $10,000 | Shoreline, WA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Jewish Family Service | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Mccv Pta | $103 | Petaluma, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Recovery Caf | $2,500 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Samsupport | $800 | Clearwater, FL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Temple Hirsch Sinai | $10,300 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Uw Kuow Fund | $2,500 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Artist Trust | $2,594 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Earth Creative | $4,000 | Kenmore, WA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Harmony Hill | $1,100 | Union, WA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Nordic Museum | $500 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Pioneer Human Services | $312 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Pottery Northwest | $1,620 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Soccer Challenge - Sadie | $75 | Concord, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Swift Youth Foundation | $511 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Unleash The Brilliance | $5,000 | Kent, WA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Jewish Federation | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Act Theatre | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Arts Fund | $1,500 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| College Success Foundation | $259 | Bellevue, WA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Cornish College | $5,025 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Development In Gardening | $2,591 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Colorado Ethiopian Community | $5,000 | Aurora, CO, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Friends Of Wpc Nep Gg | $515 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Immanuel Childrens Foundation | $10,000 | Shoreline, WA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Jewish Family Service | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Mccv Pta | $103 | Petaluma, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Recovery Caf | $2,500 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Samsupport | $800 | Clearwater, FL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Temple Hirsch Sinai | $10,300 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Uw Kuow Fund | $2,500 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Artist Trust | $2,594 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Earth Creative | $4,000 | Kenmore, WA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Harmony Hill | $1,100 | Union, WA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Nordic Museum | $500 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Pioneer Human Services | $312 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Pottery Northwest | $1,620 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Soccer Challenge - Sadie | $75 | Concord, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Swift Youth Foundation | $511 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Unleash The Brilliance | $5,000 | Kent, WA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Jewish Federation | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Act Theatre | $53,585 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Arts Fund | $1,500 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Bm Lewis | $1 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Book-it Rep Theatre | $310 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| College Success Foundation | $259 | Bellevue, WA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Cornish College | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Development In Gardening | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Colorado Ethiopian Community | $5,000 | Aurora, CO, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Festa Make Art Anyway - Arts Corp | $1,025 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Friends Of Wpc Nep Gg | $500 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Gage Academy Of Art | $1,035 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Give Butter | $3,404 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Hebrew Union College | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Holocaust Center | $521 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Immanuel Childrens Foundation | $1,000 | Shoreline, WA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Intiman Theatre Co | $515 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Jewish Family Service | $75,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Kline Galland Home | $1,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Lemay Foundation American Automotive Trust | $500 | Tacoma, WA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Mccv Pta | $103 | Petaluma, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Museum Of Glass | $2,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Nyu Udar Ruffalocody | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Pilchuck Glass School | $1,030 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Plymouth Housing | $263 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Recovery Caf | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Samsupport | $2,000 | Clearwater, FL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Seattle Childs Theatre | $2,500 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Seattle Community Church | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Seattle Symphony | $7,500 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Seattlestoryteller Guild | $50 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Shunpike | $5,500 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Tcg (theatre Communications Group) | $375 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Teentixorg | $1,554 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Temple Hirsch Sinai | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Town Hall Seattle - Katsura Sunshine | $100 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Uw Kuow Fund | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| See Attachment A | $248,700 | Seattle, WA, US | Unrestricted Grant For General Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| See Attachment A | $182,029 | Seattle, WA, US | Unrestricted Grant For General Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| See Attachment A | $54,300 | Seattle, WA, US | Unrestricted Grant For General Charitable Purpose | 2016 |
| See Attachment A | $153,855 | Seattle, WA, US | Unrestricted Grant For General Charitable Purpose | 2015 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 13-3414152 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 12033 12TH AVE NW Seattle, WA 98177-4620 |
Key People (1)
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| Trustee | Michael H Bernstein |
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