Bari Milken Bernstein & Fred J
BARI MILKEN BERNSTEIN & FRED J is a private foundation based in Santa Monica, California. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including community programs, education, human services, and the arts.
Key facts about Bari Milken Bernstein & Fred J
In short: Bari Milken Bernstein & Fred J gave $813K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $43K), mostly in California. 53% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- EIN
- 45-3190334
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $812,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- Average grant
- $42,763
- Median grant
- $20,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (10 of 19, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (77% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$813K
+3.2% YoY
Grant Count
19
+26.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$43K
-18.5% YoY
Is Bari Milken Bernstein & Fred J open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 19 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $63K. How we count
Medians: $19K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations and programs in community services, education, cultural programs, and human services. For example, Brothers for Life says it supports Jewish and Israeli veterans through education, mentoring, social services, and financial aid. Los Angeles Ballet says it presents classical and modern ballet and offers dance education. Berkeley Hillel describes its work as enriching Jewish students’ lives through inclusive community, Jewish identity, and social responsibility.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $812,500 through 19 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $300,000, with a median grant of $20,000. Its largest grants included $300,000 to Jewish Community Foundation, $100,000 to Milken Institute, $58,000 to Brothers for Life, and $50,000 to Los Angeles Ballet. Other grants included $36,000 each to CTeen Upper West Side Inc Unit 11741 and The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles, and $35,000 to BPS Foundation.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California recipients received 77% of grant dollars, followed by New York (8%), Washington (7%), Nevada (5%), and Michigan (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $567K (2020) to $813K (2024). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $813K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Community Foundation ($300K). Together the top 10 received $685K.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 87 (76%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Community Centers & Programs | $300,000 |
| Milken Institute Santa Monica, CA | Higher Ed & Research Inst. & Progs | $100,000 |
| Brothers for Life Seattle, WA | Community Centers & Programs | $58,000 |
| Los Angeles Ballet Los Angeles, CA | Cultural, Libraries & Museums | $50,000 |
| Cteen Upper West Side Inc Unit 11741 New York, NY | Human Service Programs | $36,000 |
| The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Community Centers & Programs | $36,000 |
| BPS Foundation Las Vegas, NV | Higher Ed & Research Inst. & Progs | $35,000 |
| Brentwood School Los Angeles, CA | Preschool - 12TH Grade Programs | $25,000 |
| Connect Israel Los Angeles, CA | Community Centers & Programs | $25,000 |
| Berkeley Hillel Berkeley, CA | Higher Ed & Research Inst. & Progs | $20,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Grants | Grant count |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $812,500 | 19 |
| 2023 | $787,000 | 15 |
| 2022 | $780,000 | 17 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael Milken as president and director; Lori Milken as secretary, vice president, and director; Ralph Finerman as treasurer and director; and Bari Milken Bernstein and Fred J Bernstein as vice presidents and directors.
Bari Milken Bernstein & Fred J is led by Michael Milken, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Milken
President & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bari Milken Bernstein
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fred J. Bernstein
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori Milken
Secretary, Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ralph Finerman
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: 1250 Fourth Street 520, Santa Monica, CA 90401-1304
Phone: (310) 570-4800
Frequently asked questions about Bari Milken Bernstein & Fred J
How much does Bari Milken Bernstein & Fred J give each year?
Bari Milken Bernstein & Fred J gave $813K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $787K across 15 grants.
What is Bari Milken Bernstein & Fred J's typical grant size?
Bari Milken Bernstein & Fred J's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $42,763, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bari Milken Bernstein & Fred J that year got $25K on average.
Where does Bari Milken Bernstein & Fred J give grants?
Bari Milken Bernstein & Fred J gives mostly in California: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (8%) and Washington (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (7 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Las Vegas, NV (2 grants).
Does Bari Milken Bernstein & Fred J give general operating support?
Yes: 11% of Bari Milken Bernstein & Fred J's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Recurring purposes include "Community Centers & Programs" (10 grants) and "Higher Ed & Research Inst. & Progs" (3 grants).
Who are Bari Milken Bernstein & Fred J's largest grantees?
Bari Milken Bernstein & Fred J's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Community Foundation ($300,000), Milken Institute ($100,000) and Brothers for Life ($58,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Bari Milken Bernstein & Fred J fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations and programs in community services, education, cultural programs, and human services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bari Milken Bernstein & Fred J?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bari Milken Bernstein & Fred J's EIN?
Bari Milken Bernstein & Fred J's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3190334. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Bari Milken Bernstein & Fred J accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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