Donald Bernstein Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyClarks Summit, Pennsylvania · EIN 81-0926185 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$77K
Organizations funded53
Typical grant$75
Total assets$2.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50 and $250.
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
56% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Jewish Campaign | New York, NY | To further designated work of organizations | $55,000 |
| Jewish Discovery Center | Clarks Summit, PA | To further designated work of organizations | $10,000 |
| Valley Forge Military Academy | Wayne, PA | To further designated work of organizations | $2,500 |
| Pebble Beach Concours Foundation | Carmel, CA | To further designated work of organizations | $2,500 |
| Elan Skilled Nursing (Formerly Jewish Home) | Scranton, PA | To further designated work of organizations | $1,800 |
| Jewish Family Services | Scranton, PA | To further designated work of organizations | $500 |
| Womens Resource Center | Scranton, PA | To further designated work of organizations | $500 |
| Jewish Community Center | Scranton, PA | To further designated work of organizations | $350 |
| St Joseph's Indian School | Chamberlain, SD | To further designated work of organizations | $300 |
| Waverly Community House | Waverly, PA | To further designated work of organizations | $300 |
| Broadway Theatre League of Nepa | Scranton, PA | To further designated work of organizations | $250 |
| Jewish Federation of Nepa | Scranton, PA | To further designated work of organizations | $250 |
| Scranton Cultural Center | Scranton, PA | To further designated work of organizations | $250 |
| University of Scranton | Scranton, PA | To further designated work of organizations | $250 |
| Reba & Art Douglass Relig School | Scranton, PA | To further designated work of organizations | $200 |
| Clinic at Scranton Primary | Scranton, PA | To further designated work of organizations | $125 |
| Project Joy | Palmdale, CA | To further designated work of organizations | $125 |
| Boys Town | Boys Town, NE | To further designated work of organizations | $120 |
| Aspca | New York, NY | To further designated work of organizations | $120 |
| World Jewish Congress | New York, NY | To further designated work of organizations | $108 |
| Nepa Philharmonic | Scranton, PA | To further designated work of organizations | $100 |
| Weinberg Food Bank | Pittston, PA | To further designated work of organizations | $100 |
| Wounded Paw Project | Clifton, VA | To further designated work of organizations | $100 |
| National Federation of the Blind | Baltimore, MD | To further designated work of organizations | $100 |
| Shriner's Childrens Hospital | Tampa, FL | To further designated work of organizations | $100 |
| Smiling Dog Farms | Wharton, TX | To further designated work of organizations | $80 |
| Als Association | Bloomsburg, PA | To further designated work of organizations | $75 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | Yorktown Heights, NY | To further designated work of organizations | $75 |
| Hooves & Paws Animal Rescue | Sunbury, PA | To further designated work of organizations | $75 |
| Feeding Pets of the Homeless | Carson City, NV | To further designated work of organizations | $75 |
| United States Holocaust Museum | Washington, DC | To further designated work of organizations | $75 |
| International Fellowship of Christians | Chicago, IL | To further designated work of organizations | $75 |
| Marine Toys for Tots | Triangle, VA | To further designated work of organizations | $70 |
| Special Olympics of Pa | Norristown, PA | To further designated work of organizations | $70 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | New York, NY | To further designated work of organizations | $58 |
| Aaca Museum | Hershey, PA | To further designated work of organizations | $50 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Rye Brook, NY | To further designated work of organizations | $50 |
| Second Chances for Blind Dogs | Sherman Oaks, CA | To further designated work of organizations | $50 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center | Los Angeles, CA | To further designated work of organizations | $50 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | To further designated work of organizations | $50 |
| Macular Degeneration Association | Sarasota, FL | To further designated work of organizations | $50 |
| Indraloka Animal Sanctuary | Dalton, PA | To further designated work of organizations | $50 |
| Msaa | Cherry Hill, NJ | To further designated work of organizations | $50 |
| Chinchilla Hose Company | South Abington, PA | To further designated work of organizations | $40 |
| Christian Appalachian Project | Paintsville, KY | To further designated work of organizations | $40 |
| VFW | Scranton, PA | To further designated work of organizations | $38 |
| Hillel | Washington, DC | To further designated work of organizations | $36 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | To further designated work of organizations | $35 |
| Ajc | New York, NY | To further designated work of organizations | $30 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Kanab, UT | To further designated work of organizations | $26 |
| B'nai B'rith International | Washington, DC | To further designated work of organizations | $25 |
| Salvation Army Scranton Corps | Scranton, PA | To further designated work of organizations | $25 |
| Paws of Honor | Williamsburg, VA | To further designated work of organizations | $12 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $77,483 | 53 |
| 2023 | $100,779 | 49 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503119349101965
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-0926185
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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