The Howard B Bernick Foundation
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 20-8042481 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | HOWARD B BERNICK |
|---|---|
| Address | 401 N MICHIGAN AVE SUITE 1818, CHICAGO IL 60611 |
| Phone | 3124641188 |
| Form and materials | LETTER STATING ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES AND COPY OF DETERMINATION |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | QUALIFIED CHARITIES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
72% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | General support | $305,000 |
| Sunnybrook Foundation | North York, CA | General support | $125,000 |
| Cast Water Safety Foundation | Forest Park, IL | General support | $100,000 |
| Town of Palm Beach United Way | Palm Beach, FL | General support | $33,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | General support | $25,000 |
| The Birthright Israel Foundation | Hicksville, NY | General support | $25,000 |
| The Innovate | Palm Beach, FL | General support | $25,000 |
| Il Holocaust Museum & Education Center | Skokie, IL | General support | $18,000 |
| Palm Beach Civic Association | Palm Beach, FL | General support | $17,000 |
| Raymond F Kravis Center | West Palm Beach, FL | General support | $12,500 |
| Caf America | Alexandria, VA | General support | $12,000 |
| American Heart Association | Scarborough, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation | Alexandria, VA | General support | $10,000 |
| Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach | Palm Beach, FL | General support | $10,000 |
| Norton Museum of Art | West Palm Beach, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Palm Beach Country Club Foundation | Palm Beach, FL | General support | $4,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | New York, NY | General support | $3,600 |
| Afrikids Inc | Carol Gables, FL | General support | $2,500 |
| Historical Society of Palm Beach County | West Palm Beach, FL | General support | $2,500 |
| Children's Miracle Network Hospitals | Manchester, MO | General support | $1,800 |
| U of I Foundation Edgar Fellows | Urbana, IL | General support | $1,800 |
| Tri-County Animal Rescue | Boca Raton, FL | General support | $1,000 |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General support | $210 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $749,910 | 23 |
| 2024 | $662,700 | 25 |
| 2023 | $899,010 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642559349100204
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8042481
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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