David Bermant Foundation
Santa Barbara, California · EIN 208918758 · Private foundation
David Bermant Foundation is a private foundation based in Santa Barbara, California. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $4.8M in grants paid and $6.1M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 38 individual grants from this funder — $5.2M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What David Bermant Foundation funds
David Bermant Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, environment & conservation.
Populations it has supported include indigenous, women girls.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Butler Institute of American Art KINETIC ART COLLECTION TO BE DISPLAYED TO THE PUBLIC | Youngstown, OH | $4.8M | 2020 |
| The Butler Institute of American Art FOR THE SUPPORT OF "ENTANGLED ATTRACTION" EXHIBITION BY SALLY WEBER AND CRAIG NEWSWANGER, AND HARMONIC SCULPTURE #10 CONSERVATION PROJECT. | Youngstown, OH | $27K | 2024 |
| Children's Museum of Santa Barbara THE WOLF MUSEUM OF EXPLORATION AND INNOVATION | Santa Barbara, CA | $25K | 2017 |
How to apply for funding from David Bermant Foundation
David Bermant Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at davidbermantfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about David Bermant Foundation
- Does David Bermant Foundation accept grant applications?
- David Bermant Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does David Bermant Foundation fund?
- David Bermant Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include The Butler Institute of American Art, Children's Museum of Santa Barbara. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does David Bermant Foundation give in grants?
- David Bermant Foundation reported $4.8M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.2M over 38 grants.
- Where is David Bermant Foundation located?
- David Bermant Foundation is based in Santa Barbara, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 208918758.
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