Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family
Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including humanitarian relief, food distribution, education, contraceptive care, and human rights and democratic values.
Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family at a glance
In short: Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family gave $9.3M across 43 grants in 2024 (avg $216K), mostly in New York. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,293,875
- +16.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 43
- +34.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $216,137
- -13.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $290,526,846
- +37.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (11 of 43, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 548 Market St Pmb 38984, San Francisco, CA 94104-5401
Phone: (650) 294-8275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Jewish Committee ($1.9M). Together the top 10 received $6.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
170 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 170 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in New York received 54% of grant dollars, those in California received 25%, and those in Washington, DC, Massachusetts, and West Virginia received 7%, 5%, and 3%, respectively.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 43 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $397K; repeat grants $154K. How we count
Medians: $115K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 72% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 31% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4.0M (2020) to $9.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 43 grants totaling $9.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Jewish Committee New York, NY | Enhance the wellbeing of the jewish people and israel, and to advance human rights and democratic values in the united states and around the world | $1,900,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah Inc New York, NY | Support Humanitarian Disaster Relief | $1,000,000 |
| We Charity Williamsville, NY | Empower people to change the world, locally and globally, achieving transformative outcomes for themselves and others | $1,000,000 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley San Jose, CA | Support the Distribution of Food to Local Residents | $600,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | Support Education to Reduce Anti-Semitism and Hate | $500,000 |
| Israaid US Global Humanitarian Assistance Inc (Israaid) Palo Alto, CA | Support Humanitarian Disaster Relief | $500,000 |
| Upstream USA Inc Boston, MA | Ensure That Patient-Centered Contraceptive Care Is Basic Healthcare | $500,000 |
| Penninsula Bridge San Mateo, CA | Support Education of Low-Income and Historically Marginalized Students | $325,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY | Facilitate and Promote Philanthropy Through Donor Advised Funds | $250,000 |
| Marshall University Huntington, WV | Education | $250,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $290,526,846 | $78,149,041 | $10,621,727 | $9,293,875 | 43 | $9,293,875 | $72,015,391 | $10,777,194 |
| 2023 | $210,879,190 | $6,077,316 | $8,432,039 | $8,000,000 | 32 | $8,000,000 | $3,593,932 | $9,779,768 |
| 2022 | $199,879,641 | $18,847,433 | $8,538,732 | $8,004,000 | 34 | $8,004,000 | $15,311,898 | $9,262,827 |
| 2021 | $216,644,536 | $5,884,155 | $6,579,824 | $7,093,000 | 29 | $7,093,000 | $4,438,586 | $10,338,067 |
| 2020 | $210,360,735 | $65,059,977 | $9,299,082 | $4,018,000 | 32 | — | $33,137,468 | $6,664,980 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family reported a distributable amount of $10.8M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 grants included support for humanitarian disaster relief, local food distribution, education for low-income and historically marginalized students, contraceptive care, and efforts to address antisemitism and advance social justice.
Among its grantees, American Jewish Committee describes its mission as enhancing the wellbeing of Jewish people and Israel and advancing human rights and democratic values. Second Harvest of Silicon Valley says it works toward a hunger-free community by providing more food, healthy food, and better access to food. Upstream USA describes its mission as ensuring equitable, patient-centered contraceptive care is basic healthcare.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 43 grants totaling $9,293,875. Grant amounts ranged from $20,000 to $1,900,000, with a median of $50,000.
The largest listed grants included $1,900,000 to American Jewish Committee; $1,000,000 each to Friends of United Hatzalah Inc and WE Charity; $600,000 to Second Harvest of Silicon Valley; and $500,000 each to Anti-Defamation League, IsraAID US Global Humanitarian Assistance Inc, and Upstream USA Inc. Other listed grants included $325,000 to Peninsula Bridge and $250,000 each to Jewish Communal Fund, Marshall University, National Council of Jewish Women Inc, and New Venture Fund DBA TheDream.US.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sheryl K Sandberg as designator and chair of the audit committee, and Rachel Thomas as director and CEO. Other directors listed are Thomas Bernthal, Lori Goler, Adam Grant, Kim Keating, Marne Levine, Mindy Levy, Katie Mitic, Maxine Williams, and Jennifer Newstead. Adam Grant is also listed as secretary, and Marne Levine as treasurer.
Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family is led by Rachel Thomas, Director & CEO since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 11 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rachel Thomas
Director & CEO
CEO → Director & CEO, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $27K (2024)
Sheryl K. Sandberg
Designator & Chair of Audit Committee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Grant
Director & Secretary
Director → Director & Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Mitic
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Keating
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori Goler
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marne Levine
Director & Treasurer
Director → Director & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mindy Levy
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Bernthal
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maxine Williams
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Newstead
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Amanda Guzman (2020) — Treasurer & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $27K, to Rachel Thomas (Director, CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family
How much does Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family give each year?
Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family gave $9.3M across 43 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8.0M across 32 grants.
What is Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family's typical grant size?
Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $216,137, across 43 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family that year got $397K on average.
Where does Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family give grants?
Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family gives mostly in New York: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (25%) and District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants), San Jose, CA (2 grants) and Palo Alto, CA (2 grants).
Does Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family give general operating support?
Occasionally: 2% of Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 43) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Support the Distribution of Food to Local Residents" (11 grants).
Who are Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family's largest grantees?
Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family's largest 2024 grantees include American Jewish Committee ($1,900,000), Friends of United Hatzalah Inc ($1,000,000) and We Charity ($1,000,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family?
Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family reported $290.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10.8M (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 Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family fund?
The available filing information does not state the foundation’s own mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family's EIN?
Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2713007. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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