Henrietta Harris & Sadie Bernstine
Henrietta Harris & Sadie Bernstine is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its 2025 filing reports 11 grants totaling $55,000, all designated for scholarships.
Henrietta Harris & Sadie Bernstine at a glance
In short: Henrietta Harris & Sadie Bernstine gave $55K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $55,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +57.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,000
- -36.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $685,831
- -1.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (36% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Henrietta Harris & Sadie Bernstine
- How to Apply
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The 2023 filing lists Laurie Carter as the contact and directs applicants to the attached “Eligibility Requirements and Instructions” document.
- Review Cycle
- April 15th, as stated on the 2023 filing; this is a past cycle.
- Deadline
- April 15th, as stated on the 2023 filing; this is a past cycle.
- Contact
Application contact: Laurie Carter
Mailing address: 1400 N Albany Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone: (888) 730-4933
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Henrietta Harris & Sadie Bernstine funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Will Lapointe Co Pennsylvania State UNI ($5K). Together the top 2 received $10K.
Organizations only. It also paid 9 individual scholarships ($45,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 30 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in several states and Washington, DC. The listed shares were Pennsylvania (36%), New Jersey (18%), New York (9%), DC (9%), and Vermont (9%). The named 2025 recipients were associated with universities in those locations as well as Connecticut and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Henrietta Harris & Sadie Bernstine gives
- Giving fell 42% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 73% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2020) to $95K (2023). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 9 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $45,000 |
| Will Lapointe Co Pennsylvania State UNI University Park, PA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Vaughn Soltys Co Pennsylvania State UNI University Park, PA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $685,831 | $85,660 | $97,577 | $55,000 | 11 | $75,398 | $64,468 | $103,365 |
| 2024 | $697,693 | $111,975 | $119,931 | $55,000 | 7 | $97,409 | $91,137 | $94,006 |
| 2023 | $704,561 | $133,166 | $158,103 | $95,000 | 5 | $135,032 | $111,332 | $104,420 |
| 2022 | $716,200 | $121,902 | $143,880 | $95,000 | 1 | $123,363 | $101,413 | $102,460 |
| 2021 | $734,671 | $38,471 | $76,811 | $40,000 | 6 | — | $14,049 | $98,824 |
| 2020 | $773,033 | $108,024 | $58,980 | $30,000 | 6 | — | $88,894 | $79,089 |
| 2019 | $723,999 | $39,870 | $63,732 | $35,000 | 6 | — | $20,179 | $80,438 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Henrietta Harris & Sadie Bernstine reported a distributable amount of $103K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filings do not state a mission. The 2025 grants are identified as scholarships to students associated with universities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $55,000. Each grant was $5,000. Named recipients included an individual recipient, associated with New York University ($5,000); an individual recipient, associated with the University of Pittsburgh ($5,000); and an individual recipient, associated with Georgetown ($5,000).
The 2023 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It directs applicants to see the attached “Eligibility Requirements and Instructions” document and states that awards are scholarships for students of the Jewish faith graduating from Atlantic City High School in Atlantic City, New Jersey. These are instructions and a deadline from the 2023 filing, not a current application cycle.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Harvey F Elfman as co-trustee and Wells Fargo Bank N A as trustee.
Henrietta Harris & Sadie Bernstine's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Harvey F. Elfman
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$7K (2019) → $9K (2025)
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
Co-Trustee → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$21K (2020) → $26K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $26K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Henrietta Harris & Sadie Bernstine
How much does Henrietta Harris & Sadie Bernstine give each year?
Henrietta Harris & Sadie Bernstine gave $55K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $55K across 7 grants.
What is Henrietta Harris & Sadie Bernstine's typical grant size?
Henrietta Harris & Sadie Bernstine's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,000, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Henrietta Harris & Sadie Bernstine give grants?
Henrietta Harris & Sadie Bernstine's top state is Pennsylvania, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (18%) and New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were University Park, PA (2 grants).
Does Henrietta Harris & Sadie Bernstine give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Henrietta Harris & Sadie Bernstine's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (11 grants).
How large is Henrietta Harris & Sadie Bernstine?
Henrietta Harris & Sadie Bernstine reported $686K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $75K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $103K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Henrietta Harris & Sadie Bernstine fund?
The available filings do not state a mission. The 2025 grants are identified as scholarships to students associated with universities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Henrietta Harris & Sadie Bernstine?
The 2023 filing lists Laurie Carter as the contact and directs applicants to the attached “Eligibility Requirements and Instructions” document. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Henrietta Harris & Sadie Bernstine's EIN?
Henrietta Harris & Sadie Bernstine's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6347842. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 22, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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