RBSL Bergman Foundation
RBSL Bergman Foundation is a private foundation, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $250K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $105K. Net investment income was $146K.
RBSL Bergman Foundation at a glance
In short: RBSL Bergman Foundation gave $105K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $26K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $105,000
- -68.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,250
- -68.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $250,158
- +34.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who RBSL Bergman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cedars Sinai Medical Center ($50K). Together the top 4 received $105K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 43 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How RBSL Bergman Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 893% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2020) to $330K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $105K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cedars Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, CA | Medical Research and Programs | $50,000 |
| College Match Santa Monica, CA | Educational Programsfinding Loans for Low Income Students | $25,000 |
| Curtis School Los Angeles, CA | Educational Programs | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles Contemporary Museum of Art Los Angeles, CA | Cultural and Art Programs | $5,000 |
Ready to take the next step with RBSL Bergman Foundation?
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 | $250,158 | $172,361 | $107,882 | $105,000 | 4 | $106,175 | $145,629 | $11,894 |
| 2024 | $185,679 | $59,550 | $332,222 | $330,000 | 4 | $331,125 | $59,550 | $20,742 |
| 2023 | $458,388 | $14,062 | $147,722 | $142,500 | 9 | $143,675 | $19,054 | $31,471 |
| 2022 | $592,048 | $182,397 | $120,125 | $119,000 | 11 | $120,125 | $182,397 | $35,687 |
| 2021 | $529,776 | $22,426 | $124,945 | $122,760 | 15 | $124,945 | $22,426 | $44,552 |
| 2020 | $632,295 | $94,094 | $38,100 | $37,000 | 8 | — | $93,094 | $40,734 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, RBSL Bergman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
RBSL Bergman Foundation is led by Richard Bergman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard Bergman
President
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Bergman
Secretary
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 RBSL Bergman Foundation
How much does RBSL Bergman Foundation give each year?
RBSL Bergman Foundation gave $105K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $330K across 4 grants.
What is RBSL Bergman Foundation's typical grant size?
RBSL Bergman Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $26,250, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does RBSL Bergman Foundation give grants?
RBSL Bergman Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (3 grants).
Does RBSL Bergman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on RBSL Bergman Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is RBSL Bergman Foundation?
RBSL Bergman Foundation reported $250K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $106K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is RBSL Bergman Foundation's EIN?
RBSL Bergman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4522669. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work RBSL Bergman Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in RBSL Bergman Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
California Community Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
The California Community Foundation supports nonprofits through discretionary and donor-directed grants, with discretionary priorities including education, health, housing and immigration, alongside other areas such as arts, civic engagement and economic opportunity. Its 2025 grants had a median of $50,000, and its work is focused on Los Angeles County; prospective discretionary applicants are asked to contact the relevant program officer before submitting a letter of intent.
Assets
$2.3B
Grants
2,174
Total Given
$326.6M
Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles supports human services, health, education, Jewish life, arts and culture, Israel-related work, and nonprofit capacity and capital projects, with a focus on Los Angeles and also giving in Israel and beyond. Its 2024 itemized grants had a median of $25,000, though amounts varied widely. General Community grants are by invitation only and do not accept unsolicited applications; current procedures should be verified.
Assets
$1.2B
Grants
1,063
Total Given
$142.2M
The Annenberg Foundation
Conshohocken, PA
The Annenberg Foundation funds arts and culture, education, and environmental work, along with varied community initiatives, with grants across multiple states; in 2024, 58% of grant dollars went to California. Its 2024 grants had a median of $25,000, though awards ranged widely, and it does not accept unsolicited requests, giving only to preselected charitable organizations.
Assets
$1.5B
Grants
543
Total Given
$53.3M
Strauss Foundation TD
Saint Louis, MO
Strauss Foundation TD supports a range of charitable organizations, including arts and culture, children and youth, and health-related causes. In 2025, it awarded grants of $250 to $143,000, with a median of $5,000, mainly in California, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, and Colorado. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$34.1M
Grants
184
Total Given
$1.9M
The Stanley & Joyce
Beverly Hills, CA
The Stanley & Joyce funds preselected charitable organizations working in areas including Holocaust education, pediatric health care, children and family services, Jewish arts and culture, and cancer research. Its 2024 grants ranged from $300 to $250,000, with a median of $10,000; 93% of grant dollars went to California recipients. It does not accept unsolicited funding requests.
Assets
$31.0M
Grants
77
Total Given
$2.5M
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Mountain View, CA
Silicon Valley Community Foundation funds work in areas such as housing, economic security, education, health, the environment, arts and culture, and civic engagement, with Community Action Grants supporting local, community-led organizations in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Its 2024 grants had a median of $51,716, though amounts varied widely; applications depend on the program, and SVCF states that it does not accept unsolicited proposals for advised funds.
Assets
$12.3B
Grants
3,576
Total Given
$3.2B
More similar funders
More Funders in California
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from RBSL Bergman Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
RBSL Bergman Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?