David Bershad Family Foundation Inc
The David Bershad Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation located in West Orange, New Jersey. Established in 2009 and granted tax-exempt status in April 2011, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization classified under the NTEE code T20 (Private Grantmaking Foundations). The foundation functions as an independent organization with no affiliation to larger national or regional groups.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$475K
-27.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$372K
-43.9% YoY
Grant Count
28
-28.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
-21.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation has not publicly provided a formal mission statement. However, based on recent grantmaking activity, the foundation supports a diverse range of causes including legal services, cultural institutions, and Jewish community organizations.
Grantmaking
The David Bershad Family Foundation made 27 grants in fiscal year 2023. Recent grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in New Jersey, with a particular concentration in the greater Metrowest region and surrounding areas.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of fiscal year ending November 2023:
- Total Assets: $475,280
- Total Revenues: $81,228
- Total Expenses: $376,490
- Investments: $332,500
- Employees: 0
The foundation operates without paid staff.
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $475,280 | $652,015 | $877,579 |
| Revenue | $81,228 | $410,796 | $143,891 |
| Expenses | $376,490 | $667,024 | $442,690 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $375,135 | $666,241 | — |
| Net Investment Income | $79,873 | $410,013 | $142,731 |
| Distributable Amount | $67,019 | $76,579 | $86,027 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
133 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
David J. Bershad serves as President of the foundation. He receives no compensation for this role.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID J BERSHAD | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| JEFFREY BERSHAD | OFFICER | — | — |
| WILLIAM BERSHAD | OFFICER | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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