The Bertram Fields and Barbara
The Bertram Fields and Barbara is a private foundation, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $64 in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2K.
The Bertram Fields and Barbara at a glance
In short: The Bertram Fields and Barbara gave $2K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,934
- +1724.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,934
- +1724.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,934
- Total assets
- $64
- -96.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Bertram Fields and Barbara funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New York Academy of Art ($2K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Bertram Fields and Barbara gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $106 (2023) to $2K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Academy of Art New York City, NY | General Contribution | $1,934 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $64 | $1,959 | $1,934 | 1 | $1,934 | $57 |
| 2023 | $2,023 | $131 | $106 | 1 | $106 | $101 |
| 2022 | $2,154 | — | — | — | — | $106 |
| 2021 | $2,154 | $25 | — | — | — | $106 |
| 2020 | $2,179 | $10 | — | — | — | $108 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bertram Fields and Barbara reported a distributable amount of $57 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Bertram Fields and Barbara is led by Barbara Guggenheim Fields, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barbara Guggenheim Fields
President
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bertram Fields (2020–2021) — President
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 Bertram Fields and Barbara
How much does The Bertram Fields and Barbara give each year?
The Bertram Fields and Barbara gave $2K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $106 across 1 grant.
How large is The Bertram Fields and Barbara?
The Bertram Fields and Barbara reported $64 in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $57 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Bertram Fields and Barbara operate?
The Bertram Fields and Barbara has awarded grants in New York.
What is The Bertram Fields and Barbara's EIN?
The Bertram Fields and Barbara's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4769253. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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