The Bernhill Fund
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-2898599 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$108K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$2.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
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
14% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Baeck Institute | New York, NY | General purposes | $35,000 |
| The Winston Churchill Foundation | New York, NY | Scholarship | $25,000 |
| New York Public Radio | New York, NY | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Naumburg Orchestral Concerts | New Yorkn, NY | General purposes | $10,000 |
| The Innocence Project | New York, NY | General purposes | $10,000 |
| The Gift of Hope USA Fdn | Stamford, CT | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Institute of International Education | New York, NY | General purposes | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $107,500 | 7 |
| 2023 | $262,000 | 10 |
| 2022 | $320,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610759349100826
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-2898599
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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