Helene & Bertram Bernhardt | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 34-2053837
Foundation Overview
Based in Providence, RI, Helene & Bertram Bernhardt has awarded 183 grants totaling $4,812,410 to organizations in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and 2 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $254,675, with a median award of $4,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
4 of 15 recipients (27%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
95% of all grants are concentrated in Rhode Island, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Rhode Island, funding concentrates in Providence (72%), Warwick (6%), Providnece (5%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 13% change over 8 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (59%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Helene & Bertram Bernhardt'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Risd Hillel | $15,000 | Providence, RI, US | Security Services | 2024 |
| Camp Jori | $25,000 | Providence, RI, US | Facility Improvements | 2024 |
| Insight Ri | $3,500 | Warwick, RI, US | Summer Mobility Camp, Social Worker Program | 2024 |
| Inspiring Minds | $500 | Providence, RI, US | Charitable Programming | 2024 |
| Jewish Alliance Of Greater Ri | $85,000 | Providence, RI, US | Annual Campaign, Leadership Development And Campaign Against Anti-semitism | 2024 |
| Jewish Collaborative Services | $84,459 | Providence, RI, US | Tamarisk Refrigerator Repair, Computers, Community Chaplain, Emergency Food/shelter Grants | 2024 |
| Jewish Community Day School | $12,000 | Providnece, RI, US | Marketing | 2024 |
| Miriam Hospital | $20,000 | Providence, RI, US | Capital Campaign | 2024 |
| Providence Community Libraries | $500 | Providence, RI, US | Charitable Programs | 2024 |
| Providence Public Library | $500 | Providence, RI, US | Charitable Programs | 2024 |
| Jewish Committee On Scouting | $4,500 | Providence, RI, US | Chaplain | 2024 |
| Ri Jewish Historical Association | $2,000 | Providence, RI, US | Quarterly Newsletter Editor | 2024 |
| Temple Beth El | $254,675 | Providence, RI, US | Program And Annual Support | 2024 |
| City Year Providence | $500 | Providence, RI, US | Charitable Programs | 2024 |
| Justice Assistance | $500 | Cranston, RI, US | Charitable Programs | 2024 |
| Insight Ri | $6,500 | Warwick, RI, US | Summer Mobility Camp, Social Worker Program | 2023 |
| Jewish Alliance Of Greater Ri | $80,000 | Providence, RI, US | 2023-2024 Campaign, Jewish Cultural Festival, Leadership Development Program | 2023 |
| Jewish Collaborative Services | $55,000 | Providence, RI, US | Tamarisk Rebranding, Strategic Planning, Outreach To Homebound Clients | 2023 |
| Jewish Community Day School | $22,000 | Providnece, RI, US | Outreach And Marketing, Emergency Flood Repairs | 2023 |
| Miriam Hospital | $26,548 | Providence, RI, US | Body Temperature Management System | 2023 |
| Ri Jewish Committee On Scouting | $4,000 | Providence, RI, US | Chaplain | 2023 |
| Ri Jewish Historical Association | $5,000 | Providence, RI, US | Social Media Marketing | 2023 |
| Temple Beth El | $205,000 | Providence, RI, US | Program And Annual Support | 2023 |
| Community Beit Midrash Of Ri | $5,000 | Providence, RI, US | Part Time Administrator | 2023 |
| Amos House | $500 | Providence, RI, US | Charitable Programming | 2023 |
| Inspiring Minds | $500 | Providence, RI, US | Charitable Programming | 2023 |
| Providence Community Libraries | $500 | Providence, RI, US | Charitable Programming | 2023 |
| Ri Community Food Bank | $500 | Providence, RI, US | Charitable Programming | 2023 |
| Providence Public Library | $500 | Providence, RI, US | Charitable Programming | 2023 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Comm | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Israel Emergency Campaign | 2023 |
| Insight Ri | $6,500 | Warwick, RI, US | Summer Mobility Camp, Social Worker Program | 2023 |
| Jewish Alliance Of Greater Ri | $80,000 | Providence, RI, US | 2023-2024 Campaign, Jewish Cultural Festival, Leadership Development Program | 2023 |
| Jewish Collaborative Services | $55,000 | Providence, RI, US | Tamarisk Rebranding, Strategic Planning, Outreach To Homebound Clients | 2023 |
| Jewish Community Day School | $22,000 | Providnece, RI, US | Outreach And Marketing, Emergency Flood Repairs | 2023 |
| Miriam Hospital | $26,548 | Providence, RI, US | Body Temperature Management System | 2023 |
| Ri Jewish Committee On Scouting | $4,000 | Providence, RI, US | Chaplain | 2023 |
| Ri Jewish Historical Association | $5,000 | Providence, RI, US | Social Media Marketing | 2023 |
| Temple Beth El | $205,000 | Providence, RI, US | Program And Annual Support | 2023 |
| Community Beit Midrash Of Ri | $5,000 | Providence, RI, US | Part Time Administrator | 2023 |
| Amos House | $500 | Providence, RI, US | Charitable Programming | 2023 |
| Inspiring Minds | $500 | Providence, RI, US | Charitable Programming | 2023 |
| Providence Community Libraries | $500 | Providence, RI, US | Charitable Programming | 2023 |
| Ri Community Food Bank | $500 | Providence, RI, US | Charitable Programming | 2023 |
| Providence Public Library | $500 | Providence, RI, US | Charitable Programming | 2023 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Comm | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Israel Emergency Campaign | 2023 |
| Hillel At University Of Rhode Island | $23,840 | Kingston, RI, US | Programming And Operations | 2022 |
| Insight Ri | $2,500 | Warwick, RI, US | Summer Mobility Camp | 2022 |
| Jewish Alliance Of Greater Ri | $80,000 | Providence, RI, US | Mini-grant Program, 2022-2023 Campaign, Leadership Development Program | 2022 |
| Jewish Collaborative Services | $50,400 | Providence, RI, US | Chesed Kindness Cafe, Technology Upgrades | 2022 |
| Jewish Community Day School | $12,000 | Providnece, RI, US | Outreach And Marketing | 2022 |
| Miriam Hospital | $35,017 | Providence, RI, US | 6 Hoyer Lift Machines | 2022 |
| Ri Jewish Committee On Scouting | $4,000 | East Providence, RI, US | Chaplain | 2022 |
| Ri Jewish Historical Association | $5,000 | Providence, RI, US | Social Media Marketing | 2022 |
| Temple Beth El | $210,000 | Providence, RI, US | Program And Annual Support | 2022 |
| Hillel At University Of Rhode Island | $23,840 | Kingston, RI, US | Programming And Operations | 2022 |
| Insight Ri | $2,500 | Warwick, RI, US | Summer Mobility Camp | 2022 |
| Jewish Alliance Of Greater Ri | $80,000 | Providence, RI, US | Mini-grant Program, 2022-2023 Campaign, Leadership Development Program | 2022 |
| Jewish Collaborative Services | $50,400 | Providence, RI, US | Chesed Kindness Cafe, Technology Upgrades | 2022 |
| Jewish Community Day School | $12,000 | Providnece, RI, US | Outreach And Marketing | 2022 |
| Miriam Hospital | $35,017 | Providence, RI, US | 6 Hoyer Lift Machines | 2022 |
| Ri Jewish Committee On Scouting | $4,000 | East Providence, RI, US | Chaplain | 2022 |
| Ri Jewish Historical Association | $5,000 | Providence, RI, US | Social Media Marketing | 2022 |
| Temple Beth El | $210,000 | Providence, RI, US | Program And Annual Support | 2022 |
| Hillel At University Of Rhode Island | $23,840 | Kingston, RI, US | Programming And Operations | 2022 |
| Insight Ri | $2,500 | Warwick, RI, US | Summer Mobility Camp | 2022 |
| Jewish Alliance Of Greater Ri | $80,000 | Providence, RI, US | Mini-grant Program, 2022-2023 Campaign, Leadership Development Program | 2022 |
| Jewish Collaborative Services | $50,400 | Providence, RI, US | Chesed Kindness Cafe, Technology Upgrades | 2022 |
| Jewish Community Day School | $12,000 | Providnece, RI, US | Outreach And Marketing | 2022 |
| Miriam Hospital | $35,017 | Providence, RI, US | 6 Hoyer Lift Machines | 2022 |
| Ri Jewish Committee On Scouting | $4,000 | East Providence, RI, US | Chaplain | 2022 |
| Ri Jewish Historical Association | $5,000 | Providence, RI, US | Social Media Marketing | 2022 |
| Temple Beth El | $210,000 | Providence, RI, US | Program And Annual Support | 2022 |
| Amos House | $500 | Providence, RI, US | General | 2020 |
| Camp Jori | $25,000 | Wakefield, RI, US | Covid Costs, Scholarships | 2020 |
| Inspiring Minds Of Rhode Island | $500 | Providence, RI, US | General | 2020 |
| Jewish Community Day School | $8,000 | Providnece, RI, US | Outreach And Marketing | 2020 |
| Jewish Collaborative Services | $86,787 | Providence, RI, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Miriam Hospital Foundation | $15,000 | Providence, RI, US | General | 2020 |
| Ri Community Food Bank | $500 | Providence, RI, US | General | 2020 |
| Roger Williams University | $1,000 | Bristol, RI, US | General | 2020 |
| Temple Beth El | $217,361 | Providence, RI, US | Program And Annual Support | 2020 |
| Providence Community Library | $500 | Providence, RI, US | General | 2020 |
| Jewish Alliance Of Greater Ri | $45,000 | Providence, RI, US | 2020-2021 Campaign | 2020 |
| Jewish Alliance Of Greater Ri | $20,000 | Providence, RI, US | Mini-grant Proram | 2020 |
| Providence Pubic Library | $500 | Providence, RI, US | General | 2020 |
| Ri Jewish Historical Association | $2,000 | Providence, RI, US | Digitize Inventory | 2020 |
| Insight Ri | $2,500 | Warwick, RI, US | Assist Technology | 2020 |
| Ri Jewish Committee On Scouting | $7,200 | East Providence, RI, US | Chaplain | 2020 |
| Ri Foundation | $10,000 | Providence, RI, US | Covid Relief Fund | 2020 |
| Amos House | $150 | Providence, RI, US | General | 2019 |
| Camp Jori | $50,000 | Wakefield, RI, US | 3 Yr Renovation Of Campus | 2019 |
| Inspiring Minds Of Rhode Island | $250 | Providence, RI, US | General | 2019 |
| Jewish Community Day School | $6,000 | Providnece, RI, US | General Operations | 2019 |
| Jewish Collaborative Services | $35,260 | Providence, RI, US | Program | 2019 |
| Miriam Hospital Foundation | $25,000 | Providence, RI, US | General | 2019 |
| Ri Community Food Bank | $250 | Providence, RI, US | General | 2019 |
| Ri Jewish Historical Association | $2,000 | Providence, RI, US | General | 2019 |
| Roger Williams University | $1,000 | Bristol, RI, US | General | 2019 |
| Temple Beth El Brotherhood | $500 | Providence, RI, US | General | 2019 |
| Temple Beth El | $209,500 | Providence, RI, US | Program And Annual Support | 2019 |
| Providence Community Library | $250 | Providence, RI, US | General | 2019 |
| Jewish Alliance Of Greater Ri | $45,000 | Providence, RI, US | 2019-2020 Campaign | 2019 |
| Jewish Alliance Of Greater Ri | $10,000 | Providence, RI, US | Partial Installment Of Pledge | 2019 |
| Providence Pubic Library | $500 | Providence, RI, US | General | 2019 |
| Ri Foundation Coronavirus Fund | $2,100 | Providence, RI, US | Emergency Support | 2019 |
| Jewish Collaborative Services | $3,200 | Providence, RI, US | Partial Payment To Pledge: Case Mgt | 2019 |
| Camp Jori | $26,000 | Wakefield, RI, US | Capital Campaign | 2019 |
| Insight Ri | $2,000 | Warwick, RI, US | Camp | 2019 |
| American Red Cross | $150 | Providence, RI, US | General | 2018 |
| Amos House | $150 | Providence, RI, US | General | 2018 |
| Brown Hillel Foundation | $11,000 | Providence, RI, US | General | 2018 |
| Camp Jori | $34,000 | Wakefield, RI, US | General Operations Partial Payment Of $60,000 Installment Of Pledge, With Balance Of $26,000 To Be Paid From 2019-20 Budget. | 2018 |
| Gotta Have Sole Foundation | $200 | Cranston, RI, US | General | 2018 |
| Insight Ri | $2,000 | Warwick, RI, US | General | 2018 |
| Inspiring Minds Of Rhode Island | $250 | Providence, RI, US | General | 2018 |
| Jewish Community Day School | $6,000 | Providence, RI, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Greenlock Therapeutic Riding Center | $250 | Rehoboth, MA, US | General | 2018 |
| Jewish Collaborative Services | $49,500 | Providence, RI, US | Case Management $20,000, Kesher Synagogue Outreach $15,000 And Support For Brand Presence $14,500. | 2018 |
| Miriam Hospital Foundation | $4,750 | Providence, RI, US | General | 2018 |
| Ri Community Food Bank | $250 | Providence, RI, US | General | 2018 |
| Ri Jewish Committee On Scouting | $3,200 | East Providence, RI, US | General | 2018 |
| Ri Jewish Historical Association | $2,000 | Providence, RI, US | General | 2018 |
| Roger Williams University | $1,000 | Bristol, RI, US | General | 2018 |
| Temple Beth El Brotherhood | $500 | Providence, RI, US | General | 2018 |
| Temple Beth El | $209,000 | Providence, RI, US | Security Cameras And Server $71,790, Repair Chilled Water Pumps $10,200, Library Carpeting $5,900, Meeting Hall Flooring $33,200, Preservation Fund Reimbursement (partial) $67,910 And Annual Support $20,000 | 2018 |
| Providence Community Library | $250 | Providence, RI, US | General | 2018 |
| Holocaust Education And Resource Ce | $8,000 | Providence, RI, US | Suitcase Project | 2018 |
| Jewish Alliance Of Greater Rhode Is | $45,000 | Providence, RI, US | 2019-20 Campaign | 2018 |
| Jewish Alliance Of Greater Rhode Island | $40,000 | Providence, RI, US | Partial Installment Of Pledge With Balance Due Of $25,000. | 2018 |
| Ri School Of Design | $500 | Providence, RI, US | General | 2018 |
| Providence Public Library | $500 | Providence, RI, US | General | 2018 |
| American Red Cross | $100 | Providence, RI, US | General | 2017 |
| Amos House | $150 | Providence, RI, US | General | 2017 |
| Brown Hillel Foundation | $11,000 | Providence, RI, US | General | 2017 |
| Camp Jori | $40,000 | Wakefield, RI, US | General | 2017 |
| Gotta Have Sole Foundation | $200 | Cranston, RI, US | General | 2017 |
| Jewish Alliance | $50,000 | Providence, RI, US | Jcc Renovations, 2nd Of 3 Year Pledge | 2017 |
| Providence Public Library | $500 | Providence, RI, US | General | 2017 |
| Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society | $500 | New York, NY, US | Resettlement Programs | 2017 |
| Home Hospice And Palliative Care | $1,000 | Wakefield, RI, US | General | 2017 |
| Insight Ri | $2,000 | Warwick, RI, US | General | 2017 |
| Inspiring Minds Of Rhode Island | $250 | Providence, RI, US | General | 2017 |
| Jewish Community Day School | $6,000 | Providence, RI, US | General Operations | 2017 |
| Greenlock Therapeutic Riding Center | $250 | Rehoboth, MA, US | General | 2017 |
| Jewish Seniors Agency | $30,000 | Providence, RI, US | Geriatric Care Manager 15000 And Moving Expenses | 2017 |
| Miriam Hospital Foundation | $3,000 | Providence, RI, US | General | 2017 |
| Ri Community Food Bank | $250 | Providence, RI, US | General | 2017 |
| Ri Jewish Committee On Scouting | $3,000 | East Providence, RI, US | General | 2017 |
| Ri Jewish Historical Association | $500 | Providence, RI, US | General | 2017 |
| Roger Williams University | $1,000 | Bristol, RI, US | General | 2017 |
| Temple Beth El Brotherhood | $500 | Providence, RI, US | General | 2017 |
| United Way Of Ri | $1,000 | Providence, RI, US | General | 2017 |
| University Of Ri Hillel | $18,000 | Kingston, RI, US | General | 2017 |
| Temple Beth El | $240,000 | Providence, RI, US | Roof 96490 Hvac 74457 Contingency 12848 Piano Repairs 3500 Wifi System 14415 Window Film 18290 Annual Support 20000 | 2017 |
| Providence Community Library | $250 | Providence, RI, US | General | 2017 |
| Jewish Family Service | $25,325 | Providence, RI, US | Building Security Upgrade 13325 And Jcds Social Worker 12000 | 2017 |
| Jewish Alliance | $45,000 | Providence, RI, US | Annual Campaign Or General | 2017 |
| American Red Cross | $250 | Providence, RI, US | General | 2016 |
| Amos House | $250 | Providence, RI, US | General | 2016 |
| Brown Hillel Foundation | $11,000 | Providence, RI, US | General | 2016 |
| Camp Jori | $26,000 | Wakefield, RI, US | Campus Repairs | 2016 |
| Gotta Have Sole Foundation | $250 | Cranston, RI, US | General | 2016 |
| Greenlock Therapeutic Riding Center | $250 | Rehoboth, MA, US | General | 2016 |
| Hadassah | $250 | New York, NY, US | Annual Support To General Fund | 2016 |
| Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Resettlement Programs. | 2016 |
| Holocaust Education & Resource Center | $250 | Providence, RI, US | General | 2016 |
| Insight Ri | $2,500 | Warwick, RI, US | General | 2016 |
| Inspiring Minds Of Rhode Island | $250 | Providence, RI, US | General | 2016 |
| Jewish Alliance | $95,000 | Providence, RI, US | Annual Support And Capital Improvments | 2016 |
| Jewish Community Day School | $6,000 | Providence, RI, US | General | 2016 |
| Jewish Family Service | $23,977 | Providence, RI, US | Information Technology And Moving Assistance. | 2016 |
| Jewish Seniors Agency | $30,000 | Providence, RI, US | Food Pantry Expansion And Geriatric Care Manager. | 2016 |
| Miriam Hospital Foundation | $18,770 | Providence, RI, US | Hospital Chairs | 2016 |
| Ri Community Food Bank | $250 | Providence, RI, US | General | 2016 |
| Ri Jewish Committee On Scouting | $3,500 | East Providence, RI, US | Chaplain And Chaplain's Residence. | 2016 |
| Ri Jewish Historical Association | $2,500 | Providence, RI, US | Website | 2016 |
| Ri School Of Design Docents | $500 | Providence, RI, US | General | 2016 |
| Roger Williams University | $1,000 | Bristol, RI, US | Jewish Film Festival | 2016 |
| Thrive | $3,800 | Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, US | Retreat | 2016 |
| Temple Beth El | $207,329 | Providence, RI, US | Annual Support $35,750; Landscaping Repairs $110,515; Sound System And Audio Visual Equiment $34,500; General Program Support $26,564 | 2016 |
| Temple Beth El Brotherhood | $500 | Pawtucket, RI, US | General | 2016 |
| United Way Of Ri | $500 | Providence, RI, US | General | 2016 |
| University Of Ri Hillel | $15,000 | Kingston, RI, US | General | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 34-2053837 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | SAMUEL ZURIER 123 DYER ST STE 135 Providence, RI 02903-0000 |
Key People (2)
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| Trustee/legal Counse | Samuel D Zurier Samuel D Zurier Esq |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Leslie Gutterman Leslie Gutterman L |
Forms 990-PF
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