The Bernard and Pamela Barbash Family
The Bernard and Pamela Barbash Family is a private foundation based in Garden City, New York. Its 2024 filing reports 77 grants totaling $736,545 to charitable organizations.
The Bernard and Pamela Barbash Family at a glance
In short: The Bernard and Pamela Barbash Family gave $737K across 77 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), top state Ohio. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $736,545
- +11.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 77
- +37.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,566
- -19.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $12,551,961
- +5.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (8 of 77, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (41% 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 The Bernard and Pamela Barbash Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Bessemer Tr1225 Franklin Ave 500, Garden City, NY 11530
Phone: (516) 508-9623
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bernard and Pamela Barbash Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Friends of Magen David Adom ($115K). Together the top 10 received $367K.
Grant Size Distribution
296 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 287 grants of 296 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Ohio (41%), New York (31%), and Florida (22%). The remaining shares went to recipients in Washington, DC (2%) and Virginia (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 77 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Bernard and Pamela Barbash Family open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 77 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 66% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 135% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 89% 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 $314K (2021) to $737K (2024). In 2024 it made 77 grants totaling $737K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Magen David Adom New York, NY | General Purpose (Stock Gift) | $114,666 |
| Central Fund of Israel Cedarhurst, NY | General Purpose - Stock Gift | $50,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | General Purpose | $45,000 |
| Reagan Tokes Memorial Foundation Parkland, FL | General Purpose | $27,000 |
| Adath Israel Cincinnati, OH | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| United Way of Greater Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| United Way of Palm Beach West Palm Beach, FL | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Chabad Jewish Center Cincinnati, OH | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens Palm Beach, FL | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Crayons to Computer Cincinnati, OH | General Purpose | $15,000 |
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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 | $12,551,961 | $1,301,404 | $843,969 | $736,545 | 77 | $770,333 | $1,240,639 | $864,705 |
| 2023 | $11,922,292 | $1,165,375 | $736,345 | $661,268 | 56 | $688,390 | $618,424 | $717,276 |
| 2022 | $11,627,514 | $872,317 | $769,040 | $688,705 | 48 | $713,777 | $330,987 | $695,055 |
| 2021 | $11,727,111 | $1,080,731 | $396,022 | $313,600 | 36 | $338,585 | $1,037,378 | $789,296 |
| 2020 | $11,069,882 | $648,498 | $628,379 | $568,864 | 79 | — | $615,275 | $640,604 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bernard and Pamela Barbash Family reported a distributable amount of $865K 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 a range of charitable organizations. For example, American Friends of Magen David Adom says it supports Magen David Adom’s life-saving efforts in Israel, while the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati says it works to build an inclusive Jewish community, help people in need, support Israel, and assure a vibrant Jewish future. Neediest Kids of All describes its work as providing basic necessities for area children in need, camp scholarships, and help with school field-trip costs. These are descriptions of the recipient organizations’ missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 77 grants totaling $736,545. Grants ranged from $100 to $114,666, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest grants included $114,666 to American Friends of Magen David Adom, $50,000 to Central Fund of Israel, and $45,000 to the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati. Other grants included $27,000 to the Reagan Tokes Memorial Foundation and $25,000 each to Adath Israel, United Way of Greater Cincinnati, and United Way of Palm Beach.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bernard M. Barbash as president and treasurer, Pamela J. Barbash as vice president, and Michael G. Schwartz as secretary.
The Bernard and Pamela Barbash Family is led by Bernard M. Barbash, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bernard M. Barbash
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael G. Schwartz
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela J. Barbash
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Bernard and Pamela Barbash Family
How much does The Bernard and Pamela Barbash Family give each year?
The Bernard and Pamela Barbash Family gave $737K across 77 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $661K across 56 grants.
What is The Bernard and Pamela Barbash Family's typical grant size?
The Bernard and Pamela Barbash Family's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,566, across 77 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Bernard and Pamela Barbash Family that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Bernard and Pamela Barbash Family give grants?
The Bernard and Pamela Barbash Family's top state is Ohio, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (31%) and Florida (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (31 grants), New York, NY (12 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (5 grants) and Palm Beach, FL (3 grants).
Does The Bernard and Pamela Barbash Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Bernard and Pamela Barbash Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (77 of 77) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Bernard and Pamela Barbash Family's largest grantees?
The Bernard and Pamela Barbash Family's largest 2024 grantees include American Friends of Magen David Adom ($114,666), Central Fund of Israel ($50,000) and Jewish Federation of Cincinnati ($45,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Bernard and Pamela Barbash Family?
The Bernard and Pamela Barbash Family reported $12.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $770K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $865K (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 The Bernard and Pamela Barbash Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bernard and Pamela Barbash Family?
The foundation 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 The Bernard and Pamela Barbash Family's EIN?
The Bernard and Pamela Barbash Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1743055. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Bernard and Pamela Barbash 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 September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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