David Bershad Family Foundation Inc
The David Bershad Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in West Orange, New Jersey. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including Cornell University, a synagogue, a Jewish community federation, the ACLU Foundation, and Hillel International.
David Bershad Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: David Bershad Family Foundation Inc gave $181K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $36K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $180,835
- -51.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -82.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $36,167
- +172.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $196,689
- -58.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to David Bershad Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 402 Metzger Drive, West Orange, NJ 07052
Phone: (973) 746-0068
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who David Bershad Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cornell University ($100K). Together the top 5 received $181K.
Grant Size Distribution
138 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 120 grants of 138 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 58% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 42% to recipients in New Jersey; the share going to recipients in Washington, DC, was 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How David Bershad Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 59% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 414% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $181K (2024) to $663K (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $181K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell University Ithaca, NY | General Use | $100,000 |
| Temple Sharey Tefilo Israel South Orange, NJ | General Use | $55,735 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Metrowest NJ Whippany, NJ | General Use | $20,000 |
| ACLU Foundation New York, NY | General Use | $5,000 |
| Hillel International Washington, DC | General Use | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $196,689 | $22,033 | $183,683 | $180,835 | 5 | $180,835 | $19,185 | $43,713 |
| 2023 | $475,280 | $81,228 | $376,490 | $372,135 | 28 | $375,135 | $79,873 | $67,019 |
| 2022 | $652,015 | $410,796 | $667,024 | $663,241 | 39 | $666,241 | $410,013 | $76,579 |
| 2021 | $877,579 | $143,891 | $442,690 | $438,530 | 39 | — | $142,731 | $86,027 |
| 2020 | $1,340,763 | $91,100 | $526,041 | $517,295 | 27 | — | $89,387 | $93,599 |
| 2019 | $1,733,201 | $388,271 | $355,119 | $354,141 | 30 | — | $387,293 | $120,782 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David Bershad Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $44K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for educational, religious, community, civil-liberties, and campus organizations. The Jewish Federation of Greater Metrowest NJ describes its own mission as caring for people in need, building Jewish life, and helping people; it says it serves educational, vocational, recreational, and social needs through a network of local and overseas partner agencies.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 5 grants totaling $180,835. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $100,000, with a median of $20,000. The largest grants were $100,000 to Cornell University, $55,735 to Temple Sharey Tefilo Israel, and $20,000 to the Jewish Federation of Greater Metrowest NJ. Each was listed for general use. Other 2024 grants included $5,000 to the ACLU Foundation and $100 to Hillel International, also for general use.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David J. Bershad as president and Jeffrey Bershad and William Bershad as officers.
David Bershad Family Foundation Inc is led by David J. Bershad, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David J. Bershad
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Bershad
Officer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
William Bershad
Officer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about David Bershad Family Foundation Inc
How much does David Bershad Family Foundation Inc give each year?
David Bershad Family Foundation Inc gave $181K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $372K across 28 grants.
What is David Bershad Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
David Bershad Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $36,167, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does David Bershad Family Foundation Inc give grants?
David Bershad Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (42%).
Does David Bershad Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of David Bershad Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are David Bershad Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
David Bershad Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Cornell University ($100,000), Temple Sharey Tefilo Israel ($55,735) and Jewish Federation of Greater Metrowest NJ ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is David Bershad Family Foundation Inc?
David Bershad Family Foundation Inc reported $197K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $181K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $44K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does David Bershad Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for educational, religious, community, civil-liberties, and campus organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from David Bershad Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is David Bershad Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
David Bershad Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0315868. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does David Bershad Family Foundation Inc 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-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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