Foerster Bernstein Foundation

NORWALK, CT EIN: 46-3979917

Foerster Bernstein Foundation is a private foundation, based in NORWALK, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $56.0M in total assets. In 2024, it made $128K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $2.2M.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$56.0M

+9.9% YoY

Revenue

$5.2M

+27.5% YoY

Qualifying Distributions

$128K

-91.5% YoY

Expenses

$132K

-91.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Foerster Bernstein Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Foerster Bernstein Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Foerster Bernstein Foundation is a private foundation, based in NORWALK, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $56.0M in total assets. In 2024, it made $128K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $2.2M.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Cities

CotatiHanoverLebanonNew YorkWeston

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$1M$3M$4M$6M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$56,040,331$51,009,922$48,511,422
Revenue$5,162,650$4,048,770$3,947,160
Expenses$132,241$1,550,270$63,225
Qualifying Distributions$127,541$1,501,170$52,725
Net Investment Income$2,162,650$2,048,770$1,947,160
Distributable Amount$2,344,222$2,148,715$2,107,220

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$328K$655K$983K$1M3 grants20202 grants20211 grants20223 grants20230 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 0 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

9 grants across all recorded years

7<$50K$50–100K$100–250K1$250–500K$500K–1M1$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2024.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
DANIEL BERNSTEINDIR, SEC, TREAS & CO-PRESIDENT1
CLAIRE FOERSTERDIRECTOR AND CO-PRESIDENT1
AURA STUTZMANEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR1

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is Foerster Bernstein Foundation?

As of 2024, Foerster Bernstein Foundation holds $56.0M in total assets with $5.2M in annual revenue.

Where does Foerster Bernstein Foundation operate?

Foerster Bernstein Foundation has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York.

How much is Foerster Bernstein Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Foerster Bernstein Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.3M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Foerster Bernstein Foundation's EIN?

Foerster Bernstein Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3979917. 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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