Bernard Osher Jewish Philanthropies
THE FOUNDATION OPERATES EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL OR RELIGIOUS PURPOSES BY CONDUCTING OR SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF, OR TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF SAN FRANCISCO, THE PENINSULA, MARIN AND SONOMA COUNTIES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.1M
+0.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$460K
Grant Count
7
Avg Grant Size
$66K
About Bernard Osher Jewish Philanthropies
Based on IRS filings
Bernard Osher Jewish Philanthropies is a nonprofit organization, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $460K. Net investment income was $3K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,147,983 | $6,138,712 | $6,623,369 |
| Revenue | $513,455 | $4,317 | $6,444,306 |
| Expenses | $491,426 | $486,425 | $30,020 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,455 | $4,317 | $441,306 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Jewish Community Federation ($200,000), Jewish Film Institute ($75,000), Osher Marin Jewish Community Center ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION SAN FRANCISCO, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $200,000 |
| OSHER MARIN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER SAN RAFAEL, CA | OSHER MARIN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER | $50,000 |
| THE BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| BERKELEY HILLEL BERKELEY, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| JEWISH FILM INSTITUTE SAN FRANCISCO, CA | FOR THE MITZVAH SERIES PROGRAM | $75,000 |
| MAINE JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL PORTLAND, ME | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| SAN FRANCISCO JEWISH COMM PUBLICATIONS SAN FRANCISCO, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BERNARD OSHER | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PHYLLIS COOK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOY SISISKY | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY/TREASUR | 1 | — |
| REBECCA RANDALL | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 1 | — |
| TANYA SHADOAN | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 1 | — |
| BRIAN MENDEL | ASSISTANT TREASURER (FROM 9/21/23) | 1 | — |
| NICOLAS ELSISHANS | ASSISTANT TREASURER (FROM 9/21/23) | 1 | — |
| BRIAN KATAOKA | ASSISTANT TREASURER (TO 9/21/23) | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Bernard Osher Jewish Philanthropies?
As of 2024, Bernard Osher Jewish Philanthropies holds $6.1M in total assets with $513K in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $460K in 2024.
Where does Bernard Osher Jewish Philanthropies operate?
Bernard Osher Jewish Philanthropies has awarded grants in California, Maine, New York.
What size grants does Bernard Osher Jewish Philanthropies award?
In 2024, Bernard Osher Jewish Philanthropies awarded 7 grants totaling $460K — an average of about $66K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Bernard Osher Jewish Philanthropies's EIN?
Bernard Osher Jewish Philanthropies's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3104872. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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