Bernstein Ritenis Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 87-4099453 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$280K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$6.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
28% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spelman College | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted grant for exempt purposes | $50,000 |
| University of Maryland - Baltimore County | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted grant for exempt purposes | $50,000 |
| University of Miami | Miami, FL | Unrestricted grant for exempt purposes | $50,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Unrestricted grant for exempt purposes | $25,000 |
| New York Public Radio | New York, NY | Unrestricted grant for exempt purposes | $25,000 |
| Nyustern School of Business | New York, NY | Unrestricted grant for exempt purposes | $25,000 |
| Sarah Lawrence College | Bronxville, NY | Unrestricted grant for exempt purposes | $25,000 |
| Hearts to Homes Furnishings Inc | Hartsdale, NY | Unrestricted grant for exempt purposes | $25,000 |
| Peconic Land Trust | Southampton, NY | Unrestricted grant for exempt purposes | $1,000 |
| Southampton Hospital Foundation | Southampton, NY | Unrestricted grant for exempt purposes | $1,000 |
| Southampton Volunteer Firemens Benevolent Assoc Inc | Southampton, NY | Unrestricted grant for exempt purposes | $1,000 |
| Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted grant for exempt purposes | $1,000 |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | Unrestricted grant for exempt purposes | $1,000 |
| Shelter Island Public Library Society | Shelter Island, NY | Unrestricted grant for exempt purposes | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $280,250 | 14 |
| 2024 | $278,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $246,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611319349103736
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-4099453
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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