David Bermant Foundation
Invitation OnlySanta Barbara, California · EIN 20-8918758 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$114K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$5.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
62% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Butler Institute of American Art | Youngstown, OH | For the support of "entangled attraction" exhibition by sally weber and craig newswanger, and harmonic sculpture #10 conservation project. | $27,278 |
| Harvest Works Digital Media Arts Center | New York, NY | In support of color light motion project | $20,000 |
| Tate Americas Foundation | New York, NY | In suport of tate's electric dreams exhibition | $20,000 |
| The Arts Fund | Santa Barbara, CA | For the community gallery program - the museum of sensory & movement experiences, a unique collection of new media art exhibitions. | $20,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | Support of sangre de nopal/blood of the nopal exhibition. | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Cambridge, MA | In support of students, faculty, and researchers strive to solve the world's most pressing challenges | $5,000 |
| Unite to Light | Santa Barbara, CA | To support local artists in their community | $5,000 |
| Victoria University of Wellington Foundation | Wellington, NZ | Support of annie niemetz kihikihi project phase II. | $4,650 |
| The Mimi Garrard Dance Company Inc | New York, NY | In support of creating dance for video using digital techniques | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $114,428 | 9 |
| 2023 | $132,978 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202501349349103950
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8918758
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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