Berenstein Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 42-1461615
Foundation Overview
Based in Sioux City, IA, Berenstein Family Foundation has awarded 171 grants totaling $155,111 to organizations in Iowa, South Dakota and 3 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $20 to $8,960, with a median award of $500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
2 of 17 recipients (12%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
96% of all grants are concentrated in Iowa, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Iowa, funding concentrates in Sioux City (92%), Grimes (4%), Iowa City (2%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 47% growth trend over 7 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Berenstein 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center For Siouxland | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Congregation Beth Shalom | $4,175 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| First Presbyterian Church | $2,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Friendship House | $986 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Hospice Of Siouxland | $500 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Iowa Special Olympics | $250 | Grimes, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation Of Siouxland | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Safe Place | $250 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Sioux City Art Center | $100 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Sioux City Symphony | $2,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Siouxland Community Foundation | $2,500 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Siouxland Food Bank | $500 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| United Way | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Unity Point Foundation | $100 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Women Aware | $65 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Heartland Counseling | $500 | South Sioux City, NE, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| June E Nylen Cancer Center | $500 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Bike Sux | $100 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Center For Siouxland | $900 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Community Action Of Siouxland | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Congregation Beth Shalom | $4,200 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| First Presbyterian Church | $1,700 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Siouxland Food Bank | $250 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Friendship House | $250 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Hospice Of Siouxland | $500 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation Of Siouxland | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Kwit - Friends Of Fm 90 | $100 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Sioux City Art Center | $300 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Siouxland Community Foundation | $2,500 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Iowa Special Olympics | $200 | Grimes, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| United Way | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Sd Parks Foundation | $25 | Pierre, SD, US | Unrestriced | 2022 |
| Siouxland Center For Active Generations | $300 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestriced | 2022 |
| Unity Point Foundation | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestriced | 2022 |
| Safe Place | $250 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestriced | 2022 |
| Sioux City Symphony | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestriced | 2022 |
| Bike Sux | $100 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Center For Siouxland | $900 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Community Action Of Siouxland | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Congregation Beth Shalom | $4,200 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| First Presbyterian Church | $1,700 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Siouxland Food Bank | $250 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Friendship House | $250 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Hospice Of Siouxland | $500 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation Of Siouxland | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Kwit - Friends Of Fm 90 | $100 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Sioux City Art Center | $300 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Siouxland Community Foundation | $2,500 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Iowa Special Olympics | $200 | Grimes, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| United Way | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Sd Parks Foundation | $25 | Pierre, SD, US | Unrestriced | 2022 |
| Siouxland Center For Active Generations | $300 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestriced | 2022 |
| Unity Point Foundation | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestriced | 2022 |
| Safe Place | $250 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestriced | 2022 |
| Sioux City Symphony | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestriced | 2022 |
| Bike Sux | $100 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Center For Siouxland | $900 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Community Action Of Siouxland | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Congregation Beth Shalom | $4,200 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| First Presbyterian Church | $1,700 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Siouxland Food Bank | $250 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Friendship House | $250 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Hospice Of Siouxland | $500 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation Of Siouxland | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Kwit - Friends Of Fm 90 | $100 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Sioux City Art Center | $300 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Siouxland Community Foundation | $2,500 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Iowa Special Olympics | $200 | Grimes, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| United Way | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Sd Parks Foundation | $25 | Pierre, SD, US | Unrestriced | 2022 |
| Siouxland Center For Active Generations | $300 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestriced | 2022 |
| Unity Point Foundation | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestriced | 2022 |
| Safe Place | $250 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestriced | 2022 |
| Sioux City Symphony | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestriced | 2022 |
| Center For Siouxland | $500 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Congregation Beth Shalom | $2,050 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| First Presbyterian Church | $1,500 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Food Bank Of Siouxland | $500 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Hadassah Donor | $25 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Hospice Of Siouxland | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Jewish Federation Of Siouxland | $500 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Mid Step Services | $100 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Noah's Hope Animal Rescue | $250 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Siouxland Community Foundation | $2,500 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Siouxland Mental Health | $250 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Special Olympics | $500 | Grimes, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| St Luke's Foundation | $500 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| United Way | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Welcome Home | $1,100 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Women Aware | $100 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Siouxland Senior Center | $600 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Kwit - Friends Of Fm 90 | $200 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Hope Street House | $500 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Proteus | $100 | Fort Dodge, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Siouxland Officials Assn | $300 | Le Mars, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Bike Sux | $100 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Siouxland | $100 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Sunrise Retirement | $50 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Sioux City Gospel Mission | $100 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Iowa Public Television | $100 | Johnston, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Community Action Of Siouxland | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Sioux City Art Center | $500 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Siouxland Cares | $500 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Naacp | $100 | Sioux City, ID, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Friendship House | $250 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Alzheimer's Of Siouxland | $250 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Mary Treglia | $100 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Camp High Hopes | $100 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Center For Siouxland | $500 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Congregation Beth Shalom | $6,010 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| First Presbyterian Church | $1,500 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Food Bank Of Siouxland | $1,500 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Hadassah Donor | $25 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Hospice Of Siouxland | $100 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Iowa Law School Foundation | $100 | Iowa City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Jewish Federation Of Siouxland | $1,500 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Lila Mae's House | $500 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Siouxland Community Foundation | $2,500 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Sleep Out Siouxland | $500 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Special Olympics | $500 | Grimes, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| United Way | $500 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Welcome Home | $1,100 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| St Luke's Foundation | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Mid Step Services | $500 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| United Sports Academy | $150 | North Sioux City, SD, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Goodwill Of Siouxland | $1,006 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Women Aware | $50 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Safeplace | $500 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Siouxland Mental Health | $500 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Noah's Hope Animal Rescue | $250 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Congregation Beth Shalom | $4,690 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Csadv | $100 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Food Bank Of Siouxland | $4,060 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Hadassah Donor | $118 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Hospice Of Siouxland | $100 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Iowa Law School Foundation | $400 | Iowa City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Jackson Recovery | $80 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| United Way | $1,500 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Welcome Home | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Boys And Girls Home | $300 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Community Action Agency | $2,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Crittenton Center | $400 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| First Presbyterian Church | $1,706 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Jewish Federation Of Siouxland | $1,500 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Siouxland Community Foundation | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Siouxland Mental Health | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Women Aware | $100 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Congregation Beth Shalom | $6,190 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Hadassah Donor | $1,025 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Iowa Law School Foundation | $300 | Iowa City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Stemm | $150 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| United Way | $1,500 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unresricted | 2017 |
| Welcome Home | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unresricted | 2017 |
| Jackson Recovery | $80 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Big Brither Big Sisters | $25 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Hospice Of Siouxland | $100 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Siouxland Youth Golf Assoc | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Csadv | $100 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Food Bank Of Siouxland | $500 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| St Luke's Foundation | $3,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| The Children's School | $3,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Congregation Beth Shalom | $8,960 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Hadassah Donor | $25 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Iowa Law School Foundation | $300 | Iowa City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Stemm | $300 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Welcome Home | $300 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unresricted | 2016 |
| United Way | $1,500 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unresricted | 2016 |
| Crop Walk | $25 | Elkhart, IN, US | Unresricted | 2016 |
| Mercy Foundation | $350 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unresricted | 2016 |
| Morningside College | $20 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unresricted | 2016 |
| Siouxland Senior Center | $40 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unresricted | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Berenstein Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 42-1461615 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 310 PELLETIER DR Sioux City, IA 51104-1346 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Berenstein Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Sec.-director | Zena Berenstein |
|---|---|
| Director | Craig S Berenstein |
| Director | Greg L Berenstein |
Forms 990-PF
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