The Paula and William Bernstein Family
The Paula and William Bernstein Family Foundation is a private foundation established in 1984 and based in Denver, Colorado. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and functions as a family foundation focused on philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.2M
-7.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
+115.2% YoY
Grant Count
86
+2.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
+110.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation provides giving primarily for:
- Arts and cultural organizations
- Health and medical organizations
- Human services
- Education
- Religious organizations
- Civic and community initiatives
Grantmaking
The foundation demonstrates active grantmaking with recent activity showing 21 grants made in fiscal year 2024. Notable recent grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Denver, Colorado and supports organizations across multiple geographic areas, including national institutions and local Colorado-based organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending September 2024:
- Total Assets: $9,249,120
- Total Revenue: $603,084
- Total Expenses: $1,303,775
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Net Income: -$700,691
The foundation has maintained tax-exempt status since May 1985.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,249,120 | $9,949,811 | $10,327,241 |
| Revenue | $603,084 | $270,072 | $358,170 |
| Expenses | $1,303,775 | $647,502 | $737,928 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,220,700 | $583,748 | $578,796 |
| Net Investment Income | $520,009 | $181,563 | $288,136 |
| Distributable Amount | $558,893 | $548,550 | $567,228 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
221 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAULA BERNSTEIN | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| ERIK BERNSTEIN | SECRETARY & DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has been recognized for supporting various cultural and educational initiatives. Recent grant recipients and partnerships include recognition through the Denver Institute for Psychoanalysis's Paula and William Bernstein Award for Excellence in Teaching & Supervision, and support for programs at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.
[PDF] 2024 Gratitude Report - Denver Museum of Nature and ScienceRelated Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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