J B Berland Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Francisco, California · EIN 95-6091784 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$110K
Organizations funded32
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$2.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,900.
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
31% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southcoast Health Philanthropy | New Bedford, MA | Unrestricted operating funds | $19,000 |
| UCLA - Ipam | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted operating funds | $15,000 |
| Sova | Van Nuys, CA | Unrestricted operating funds | $7,000 |
| Jewish Free Loan Association | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted operating funds | $6,000 |
| University of Northern Carolina | Wilmington, NC | Unrestricted operating funds | $6,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted operating funds | $5,000 |
| A Place Called Home | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted operating funds | $4,500 |
| La's Best | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted operating funds | $4,500 |
| Jewish Federation Emergency Fund | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted operating funds | $3,900 |
| Elnet-Us | Skokie, IL | Unrestricted operating funds | $3,600 |
| The Pocasset Village Foundation | Pocasset, MA | Unrestricted operating funds | $3,000 |
| Unc Wilmington - Bernice Kert Fellowship in Creative Writing | Wilmington, NC | Unrestricted operating funds | $3,000 |
| Lacma | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted operating funds | $2,500 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted operating funds | $2,000 |
| East Bay Community Law Center | Berkley, CA | Unrestricted operating funds | $2,000 |
| Hold on to Your Music | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted operating funds | $2,000 |
| Leonard I Beerman Foundation for Peace and Justice | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted operating funds | $2,000 |
| Library Foundation of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted operating funds | $2,000 |
| Odc | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted operating funds | $2,000 |
| Pbs Foundation | Arlington, VA | Unrestricted operating funds | $2,000 |
| Pro Publica | New York, NY | Unrestricted operating funds | $2,000 |
| 826 Valencia | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted operating funds | $1,000 |
| American Technion Society | Beverly Hills, CA | Unrestricted operating funds | $1,000 |
| California College of the Arts | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted operating funds | $1,000 |
| De Toledo High School | West Hills, CA | Unrestricted operating funds | $1,000 |
| Friends of Idf | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted operating funds | $1,000 |
| Friends of Sfacc | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted operating funds | $1,000 |
| Good Samaritan Family Resource Center | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted operating funds | $1,000 |
| Milken Community High School | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted operating funds | $1,000 |
| National Network of Abortion Funds | Beaverton, OR | Unrestricted operating funds | $1,000 |
| Raphael House of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted operating funds | $1,000 |
| The Riley Foundation | Highland, UT | Unrestricted operating funds | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $110,000 | 32 |
| 2023 | $110,000 | 31 |
| 2022 | $110,000 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641199349100829
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-6091784
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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