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Herbert Bearman Foundation

Timonium, Maryland  ·  EIN 311602562  ·  Private foundation

Herbert Bearman Foundation is a Maryland-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.7M in annual giving against $34.1M in assets. This page documents the 483 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Herbert Bearman Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.7M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$34.1M
Total assets
483
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Herbert Bearman Foundation funds

Herbert Bearman Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, arts education, community improvement, education, faith-based (jewish), and related causes.

Arts & CultureArts EducationCommunity ImprovementEducationFaith-Based (Jewish)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHousing & HomelessnessK-12 EducationPublic Health

Populations it has supported include children, families, older adults.

childrenfamiliesolder adults

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Herbert Bearman Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Camps Airy and Louise Foundation
GENERAL PURPOSE
Baltimore, MD$500K2017
Johns Hopkins Medicine
MEDICINE EDUCATION
Baltimore, MD$380K2019
The Associated Jewish Federation of Baltimore
CENTENNIAL ENDOWMENT / ANNUAL CAMPAIGN / COVID RELIEF
Baltimore, MD$310K2020
The Associated Jewish Federation of
CENTENNIAL ENDOWMENT, ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
Baltimore, MD$255K2024
The Associated Jewish Federation of Baltimore
CENTENNIAL ENDOWMENT / ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
Baltimore, MD$218K2023
Beth El Congregation
SYNAGOGUES / ENDOWMENT
Pikesville, MD$155K2022
Jewish Federation of Palm Beach Cou
GENERAL PURPOSE
West Palm Beach, FL$145K2024
Jewish Federation of Palm Beach Co
HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS MEMORIAL / EMERGENCY CASH ASSISTANCE
West Palm Beach, FL$120K2020
Jewish Federation of Palm Beach Co
GENERAL PURPOSE
West Palm Beach, FL$112K2023
Johns Hopkins University
COMMUNITY HEALTH
Baltimore, MD$110K2022
The Associated Jewish Federation of Baltimore
CENTENNIAL ENDOWMENT / ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
Baltimore, MD$110K2019
Chizuk Amuno Congregation
GENERAL PURPOSE
Baltimore, MD$104K2023
The Associated
GENERAL PURPOSE
Baltimore, MD$101K2017
The Israel Project
2012 GENERAL SUPPORT
Washington, DC$100K2017
Chizuk Amuno Congregation
GENERAL PURPOSE
Baltimore, MD$100K2024

Herbert Bearman Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.9M
2019$1.6M
2020$1.7M
2022$1.7M
2023$1.9M
2024$1.9M

How to apply for funding from Herbert Bearman Foundation

From Herbert Bearman Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“LETTERS OF INQUIRY DUE BY DECEMBER 15/JUNE 15. COMPLETED APPLICATIONS DUE BY FEBRUARY 15/AUGUST 15.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at herbertbearmanfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Herbert Bearman Foundation

Does Herbert Bearman Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Herbert Bearman Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Herbert Bearman Foundation fund?
Herbert Bearman Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Camps Airy and Louise Foundation, Johns Hopkins Medicine, The Associated Jewish Federation of Baltimore. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Herbert Bearman Foundation give in grants?
Herbert Bearman Foundation reported $1.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $10.6M over 483 grants.
Where is Herbert Bearman Foundation located?
Herbert Bearman Foundation is based in Timonium, Maryland. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 311602562.
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About this profile. This page is built from Herbert Bearman Foundation'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 Herbert Bearman Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.