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Diane & Norman Bernstein Foundation Inc

Washington, District of Columbia  ·  EIN 526047356  ·  Private foundation

Diane & Norman Bernstein Foundation Inc is a District of Columbia-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.8M in annual giving against $30.6M in assets. This page documents the 471 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Diane & Norman Bernstein Foundation Inc — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.8M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$30.6M
Total assets
471
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Diane & Norman Bernstein Foundation Inc funds

Diane & Norman Bernstein Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, faith-based (jewish), food & agriculture, higher education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureEducationFaith-Based (Jewish)Food & AgricultureHigher EducationHousing & Homelessness

Populations it has supported include women girls.

women girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Diane & Norman Bernstein Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
Charitable
North Bethesda, MD$1.1M2023
Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
Charitable
North Bethesda, MD$1.1M2022
Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
Charitable
Rockville, MD$1.0M2019
Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
Charitable
North Bethesda, MD$1.0M2024
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Charitable
Washington, DC$650K2022
Community Foundation
Charitable
Washington, DC$575K2020
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Charitable
Washington, DC$375K2024
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Charitable
Washington, DC$375K2023
Bread for the City Inc
Charitable
Washington, DC$350K2023
Bread for the City Inc
Charitable
Washington, DC$350K2024
Peace for Dc
Charitable
Washington, DC$333K2023
Peace for Dc
Charitable
Washington, DC$333K2024
New Israel Fund
Charitable
Washington, DC$300K2023
Martha's Table
Charitable
Washington, DC$275K2018
Greater Washington Community Foundation
Charitable
Washington, DC$250K2024

Diane & Norman Bernstein Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$1.3M
2019$2.6M
2020$1.8M
2022$5.0M
2023$8.2M
2024$8.9M

How to apply for funding from Diane & Norman Bernstein Foundation Inc

Diane & Norman Bernstein Foundation Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at dnbfdc.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Diane & Norman Bernstein Foundation Inc

Does Diane & Norman Bernstein Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Diane & Norman Bernstein Foundation Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Diane & Norman Bernstein Foundation Inc fund?
Diane & Norman Bernstein Foundation Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, Jewish Federation of Greater Washington. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Diane & Norman Bernstein Foundation Inc give in grants?
Diane & Norman Bernstein Foundation Inc reported $1.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $27.8M over 471 grants.
Where is Diane & Norman Bernstein Foundation Inc located?
Diane & Norman Bernstein Foundation Inc is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 526047356.
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About this profile. This page is built from Diane & Norman Bernstein Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Diane & Norman Bernstein Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.