The Harriet K And Howard N Bernstein | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 45-3303177

Foundation Overview

Based in Rancho Mirage, CA, The Harriet K And Howard N Bernstein has awarded 211 grants totaling $375,086 to organizations in Nebraska, California and 11 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $25 to $50,000, with a median award of $206.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$375,086
Total Assets
$0
Median Grant (all grants)
$206

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
10
Median Grant
$100
% Median Grant Decline
-20% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 40%

4 of 10 recipients (40%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
California

48% of grants are awarded in California, with additional funding distributed across 12 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within California, funding concentrates in Palm Springs (21%), Rancho Mirage (19%), Los Angeles (17%).

Funding Trajectory
-28%

Declining funding trend with 28% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.

Program Areas
General Purposes

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 The Harriet K And Howard N Bernstein'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
American Institute For Brain Research $100 Arlington, VA, US General Purpose 2023
Cv Rep $250 Rancho Mirage, CA, US General Purpose 2023
Lacma $80 Los Angeles, CA, US General Purpose 2023
Palm Springs Air Museum $29,000 Palm Springs, CA, US General Purpose 2023
Weisman Institute $100 Middleton, CT, US General Purpose 2023
American Institute For Brain Research $100 Arlington, VA, US General Purpose 2023
Cv Rep $250 Rancho Mirage, CA, US General Purpose 2023
Lacma $80 Los Angeles, CA, US General Purpose 2023
Palm Springs Air Museum $29,000 Palm Springs, CA, US General Purpose 2023
Weisman Institute $100 Middleton, CT, US General Purpose 2023
Boys Town $50 Boys Town, NE, US General Purpose 2022
Eisenhower Health $1,000 Rancho Mirage, CA, US General Purpose 2022
High Desert Test Sites $1,000 Joshua Tree, CA, US General Purpose 2022
International Rescue Commission $100 Glendale, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Jewish Federation Of Desert $5,000 Rancho Mirage, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Jfs Of The Desert $3,000 Palm Springs, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Jvs So Cal $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Kpcc $75 Pasedena, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Lacma $80 Los Angeles, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Mccallum Theater $3,750 Palm Desert, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Northwestern University $150 Evanston, IL, US General Purpose 2022
Palm Springs Air Museum $18,500 Palm Springs, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Palm Springs Philharmonic $500 Palm Desert, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Paralyzed Vets Of America $50 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2022
Pbs So Cal $100 Costa Mesa, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Sierra Club $50 Oakland, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Tree People $50 Beverly Hills, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Weisman Institute $100 Middleton, CT, US General Purpose 2022
Boys Town $50 Boys Town, NE, US General Purpose 2022
Eisenhower Health $1,000 Rancho Mirage, CA, US General Purpose 2022
High Desert Test Sites $1,000 Joshua Tree, CA, US General Purpose 2022
International Rescue Commission $100 Glendale, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Jewish Federation Of Desert $5,000 Rancho Mirage, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Jfs Of The Desert $3,000 Palm Springs, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Jvs So Cal $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Kpcc $75 Pasedena, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Lacma $80 Los Angeles, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Mccallum Theater $3,750 Palm Desert, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Northwestern University $150 Evanston, IL, US General Purpose 2022
Palm Springs Air Museum $18,500 Palm Springs, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Palm Springs Philharmonic $500 Palm Desert, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Paralyzed Vets Of America $50 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2022
Pbs So Cal $100 Costa Mesa, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Sierra Club $50 Oakland, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Tree People $50 Beverly Hills, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Weisman Institute $100 Middleton, CT, US General Purpose 2022
Boys Town $50 Boys Town, NE, US General Purpose 2022
Eisenhower Health $1,000 Rancho Mirage, CA, US General Purpose 2022
High Desert Test Sites $1,000 Joshua Tree, CA, US General Purpose 2022
International Rescue Commission $100 Glendale, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Jewish Federation Of Desert $5,000 Rancho Mirage, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Jfs Of The Desert $3,000 Palm Springs, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Jvs So Cal $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Kpcc $75 Pasedena, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Lacma $80 Los Angeles, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Mccallum Theater $3,750 Palm Desert, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Northwestern University $150 Evanston, IL, US General Purpose 2022
Palm Springs Air Museum $18,500 Palm Springs, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Palm Springs Philharmonic $500 Palm Desert, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Paralyzed Vets Of America $50 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2022
Pbs So Cal $100 Costa Mesa, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Sierra Club $50 Oakland, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Tree People $50 Beverly Hills, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Weisman Institute $100 Middleton, CT, US General Purpose 2022
American Heart Association $80 Dallas, TX, US General Purpose 2021
North Shore Congregation Israel $100 Glencoe, IL, US General Purpose 2021
Northwestern University $100 Evanston, IL, US General Purpose 2021
Palm Springs Air Museum $5,000 Palm Springs, CA, US General Purpose 2021
Palm Springs Friends $250 Palm Desert, CA, US General Purpose 2021
Paralyzed Vets Of America $50 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2021
Planned Parenthood $150 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2021
United States Holocaust Museum $1,000 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2021
National Geographic $25 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2021
Pbs So Cal $150 Costa Mesa, CA, US General Purpose 2021
Jvs So Cal $2,080 Los Angeles, CA, US General Purpose 2021
Md Anderson Cancer Center $50 Houston, TX, US General Purposr 2021
Baby Rhino Rescue $25 Calabasas, CA, US General Purpose 2021
College Of The Desert $200 Palm Desert, CA, US General Purpose 2021
Stand With Us $1,780 Los Angeles, CA, US General Purpose 2021
Enviromental Defense Fund $45 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2021
Mercy Ships $50 Garden Valley, TX, US General Purpose 2021
National Worship $50 Chicago, IL, US General Purpose 2021
Jcc Chicago $50 Chicago, IL, US General Purpose 2021
Doctors Without Borders $75 Hagerstown, MD, US General Purpose 2021
Boys Town $30 Boys Town, NE, US General Purpose 2021
Tiger Haven $50 Kingston, TN, US General Purpose 2021
Emilys List $100 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2021
Kpcc $50 Pasedena, CA, US General Purpose 2021
Muses & Patroness Circle Of The Mccallum Theater $2,500 Palm Desert, CA, US General Purpose 2021
American First Cancer Research $25 Duarte, CA, US General Purpose 2020
American Heart Association $30 Dallas, TX, US General Purpose 2020
Chicago Botanic Garden $89 Glencoe, IL, US General Purpose 2020
Desert Community Center $100 Palm Desert, CA, US General Purpose 2020
Jewish Family Services $1,200 Chicago, IL, US General Purpose 2020
Jewish Federation Of The Desert $5,000 Rancho Mirage, CA, US General Purpose 2020
Lacma $80 Los Angeles, CA, US General Purpose 2020
North Shore Congregation Israel $1,100 Glencoe, IL, US General Purpose 2020
Northwestern University $200 Evanston, IL, US General Purpose 2020
Palm Springs Air Museum $10,500 Palm Springs, CA, US General Purpose 2020
Palm Springs Art Museum $2,500 Palm Springs, CA, US General Purpose 2020
Palm Springs Friends $150 Palm Desert, CA, US General Purpose 2020
Paralyzed Vets Of America $30 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2020
Planned Parenthood $150 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2020
United States Holocaust Museum $1,000 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2020
Vista Del Mar $50 Los Angeles, CA, US General Purpose 2020
Water Park Foundation $25 Sacramento, CA, US General Purpose 2020
World Wildlife Fund $100 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2020
Writers Theatre $250 Glencoe, IL, US General Purpose 2020
Acwis $100 Chicago, IL, US General Purpose 2018
Birthright Israel Foundation $750 Hicksville, NY, US General Purpose 2018
Chicago Botanic Garden $206 Glencoe, IL, US General Purpose 2018
Chicago Humanities Festival $300 Chicago, IL, US General Purpose 2018
Chicago Shakespeare Theatre $100 Chicago, IL, US General Purpose 2018
Adopt A Platoon $100 Lozano, TX, US General Purpose 2018
Academy For Global Citizenship $300 Chicago, IL, US General Purpose 2018
Covenant House $150 Chicago, IL, US General Purpose 2018
Eisenhower Health $825 Rancho Mirage, CA, US General Purpose 2018
Environmental Defense Fune $85 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2018
Jewish Family Services $1,100 Chicago, IL, US General Purpose 2018
Field Museum $25 Chicago, IL, US General Purpose 2018
Israel Tennis Centers $50,000 Deerfield Beach, FL, US General Purpose 2018
Jbbbsla $2,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General Purpose 2018
North Shore Congregation Israel $2,065 Glencoe, IL, US General Purpose 2018
Jewish Family Service Of The Desert $5,000 Palm Springs, CA, US General Purpose 2018
Palm Springs Art Museum $3,550 Palm Springs, CA, US General Purpose 2018
Juf $500 Chicago, IL, US General Purpose 2018
Planned Parenthood $1,315 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2018
Rancho Mirage Writers Festival $500 Rancho Mirage, CA, US General Purpose 2018
Stand With Us $250 Los Angeles, CA, US General Purpose 2018
Steppenwolf Theater $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General Purpose 2018
United States Holocaust Museum $566 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2018
Writers Theatre $50 Glencoe, IL, US General Purpose 2018
Luminarts Cultural Foundation $100 Chicago, IL, US General Purpose 2018
Mccallum Theater $5,000 Palm Desert, CA, US General Purpose 2018
Mercy Ships $500 Lindale, TX, US General Purpose 2018
Museum Of Science And Industry $2,010 Chicago, IL, US General Purpose 2018
National Museum Of African American History And Culture $500 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2018
Northwestern University $150 Evanston, IL, US General Purpose 2018
Reading Is Fundamental $500 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2018
Temple Isaiah $60 Palm Springs, CA, US General Purpose 2018
Theater Communications Group $300 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2018
Union Of Concerned Scientists $5,000 Cambridge, MA, US General Purpose 2018
World Wildlife Fund $550 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2018
Rancho Mirage Library Fund $5,000 Rancho Mirage, CA, US General Purpose 2018
Palm Springs Air Museum $6,290 Palm Springs, CA, US General Purpose 2018
Auxilary Of Noth Shore University Health System $175 Evanston, IL, US General Purpose 2017
Birthright Israel Foundation $250 Hicksville, NY, US General Purpose 2017
Chicago Shakespeare Theatre $500 Chicago, IL, US General Purpose 2017
Coachella Valley Repertory Theater $250 Rancho Mirage, CA, US General Purpose 2017
Desert Community Foundation $250 Palm Desert, CA, US General Purpose 2017
Jewish Family Services $3,600 Chicago, IL, US General Purpose 2017
Jewish Federation Of Palm Springs $250 Rancho Mirage, CA, US General Purpose 2017
Museum Of Contemporary Art $75 Chicago, IL, US General Purpose 2017
North Shore Congregation Israel $2,250 Glencoe, IL, US General Purpose 2017
Palm Springs Air Museum $5,500 Palm Springs, CA, US General Purpose 2017
Palm Springs Art Museum $3,700 Palm Springs, CA, US General Purpose 2017
Pbs So Cal $29 Costa Mesa, CA, US General Purpose 2017
Rancho Mirage Writers Festival $5,000 Rancho Mirage, CA, US General Purpose 2017
Stand With Us $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General Purpose 2017
Steppenwolf Theater $500 Chicago, IL, US General Purpose 2017
Writers Theatre $1,100 Glencoe, IL, US General Purpose 2017
Wttw Channel Eleven $70 Chicago, IL, US General Purpose 2017
United States Holocaust Museum $500 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2017
Dezart Performers $100 Palm Springs, CA, US General Purpose 2017
Chicago Botanic Garden $85 Glencoe, IL, US General Purpose 2017
National Parks $50 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2017
Planned Parenthood $150 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2017
Chicago Humanities Festival $100 Chicago, IL, US General Purpose 2017
College Of The Desert Foundation $200 Palm Desert, CA, US General Purpose 2017
American Craft Council $100 Minneapolis, MN, US General Purpose 2017
Jewish Child And Family Services $75 Chicago, IL, US General Purpose 2017
Aipac $160 Chicago, IL, US General Purpose 2016
American Theater Company $50 Chicago, IL, US General Purpose 2016
Auxilary Of Noth Shore University Health System $100 Evanston, IL, US General Purpose 2016
Birthright Israel Foundation $1,000 Hicksville, NY, US General Purpose 2016
Cac Palm Springs Art Museum $350 Palm Springs, CA, US General Purpose 2016
Cancer Research Institiute $36 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2016
Cedars-sinai Medical Center $100 Los Angeles, CA, US General Purpose 2016
Chicago Shakespeare Theatre $500 Chicago, IL, US General Purpose 2016
Coachella Valley Repertory Theater $750 Rancho Mirage, CA, US General Purpose 2016
Common Ground $50 Chicago, IL, US General Purpose 2016
Desert Community Foundation $400 Palm Desert, CA, US General Purpose 2016
Eisenhower Medical Center $500 Rancho Mirage, CA, US General Purpose 2016
Field Museum $250 Chicago, IL, US General Purpose 2016
Goodman Theater $250 Chicago, IL, US General Purpose 2016
Israel Tennis Centers $500 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2016
Jewish Family Services $2,600 Chicago, IL, US General Purpose 2016
Jewish Federation Of Metro Chicago $50 Chicago, IL, US General Purpose 2016
Jewish Federation Of Palm Springs $5,250 Rancho Mirage, CA, US General Purpose 2016
Joffrey Ballet $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General Purpose 2016
Kvcr $50 San Bernadino, CA, US General Purpose 2016
Luminarts Chicago $1,275 Chicago, IL, US General Purpose 2016
Mccallum Theatre $500 Palm Desert, CA, US General Purpose 2016
Museum Of Contemporary Art $100 Chicago, IL, US General Purpose 2016
Museum Of Science And Industry $300 Chicago, IL, US General Purpose 2016
North Shore Congregation Israel $2,640 Glencoe, IL, US General Purpose 2016
Northwestern University $100 Evanston, IL, US General Purpose 2016
Palm Springs Art Museum $5,575 Palm Springs, CA, US General Purpose 2016
National Parks $50 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2016
Pbs So Cal $50 Costa Mesa, CA, US General Purpose 2016
Ppfa $100 Santa Barbara, CA, US General Purpose 2016
Rancho Mirage Writers Festival $5,000 Rancho Mirage, CA, US General Purpose 2016
Ravinia Annual Fund $3,500 Highland Park, IL, US General Purpose 2016
Steppenwolf Theater $500 Chicago, IL, US General Purpose 2016
Stand With Us $750 Los Angeles, CA, US General Purpose 2016
Tools For Tomorrow $100 Palm Desert, CA, US General Purpose 2016
United States Holocaust Museum $500 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2016
Writers Theatre $500 Glencoe, IL, US General Purpose 2016
Wttw Channel Eleven $50 Chicago, IL, US General Purpose 2016
Wycc Pbs Chicago $50 Chicago, IL, US General Purpose 2016
Palm Springs Air Museum $5,500 Palm Springs, CA, US General Purpose 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 45-3303177
Website N/A
Address 152 WATERFORD CIR Rancho Mirage, CA 92270-3100

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Harriet K And Howard N Bernstein's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President/sec/director Harriet Bernstein
Director Kerry Wolfe
Director Louis Harrison

Forms 990-PF

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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.