Berenstein Family Foundation
Historical FunderSioux City, Iowa · EIN 42-1461615 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $150 and $1,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | GREG L BERENSTEIN |
|---|---|
| Address | 310 PELLETIER DR, SIOUX CITY IA 51104 |
| Phone | 7735024734 |
| Form and materials | INFORMATION SHOULD BE PRESENTED IN A ONE PAGE LETTER. INFORMATION SHOULD INCLUDE AN EXPLANATION OF HOW CONTRIBUTIONS WILL BE USED AND PROOF OF TAX EXEMPT STATUS OF ORGANIZATION REQUESTING FUNDS. |
| Deadlines | THERE ARE NO SPECIFIC TIMEFRAMES FOR SUBMISSION OF REQUESTS. REQUESTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WHEN RECEIV |
| Restrictions | NONE UNLESS SPECIFIED AT TIME A CONTRIBUTION IS MADE. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
8% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City Symphony | Sioux City, IA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| First Presbyterian | Sioux City, IA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Congregation Beth Shalom | Sioux City, IA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Center for Siouxland | Sioux City, IA | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Girls Inc | Sioux City, IA | Unrestricted | $1,300 |
| June E Nylen Cancer Center | Sioux City, IA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Safe Places | Sioux City, IA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| United Way | Sioux City, IA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Saturday in the Park | Sioux City, IA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Kwit | Sioux City, IA | Unrestricted | $600 |
| Hope Street of Siouxland | Sioux City, IA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Noah's Hope | Sioux City, IA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Sioux City Art Center | Sioux City, IA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Holocaust Museum | Washington DC, WA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Warming Shelter | Sioux City, IA | Unrestricted | $270 |
| Iowa Public Television | Johnston, IA | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Boys & Girls Club | Sioux City, IA | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Winnebago Health Foundation | Winnebago, NE | Unrestricted | $150 |
| Children's Miracle Network | Sioux City, IA | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Unity Point Foundation | Sioux City, IA | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Bike Sux | Sioux City, IA | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Crittenton Center | Sioux City, IA | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Boys & Girls Home | Sioux City, IA | Unrestricted | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,820 | 23 |
| 2024 | $16,850 | 14 |
| 2023 | $17,426 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621319349103987
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1461615
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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