CRAIG AND DONNA BERNFIELD FAMILY FOUNDATION
Deerfield, IL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
26-6447164
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Craig and Donna Bernfield Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, operating by invitation only. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, and nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2024, the foundation disbursed a total of $5,000 across 10 grantees.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
A Better Chicago
Chicago, IL
$362.5K
18%
AMERICAN ISRAEL EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC
Washington, DC
$300K
15%
Chicago Cubs Charities
Chicago, IL
$287.5K
14%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CRAIG AND DONNA BERNFIELD FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. CRAIG AND DONNA BERNFIELD FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CRAIG AND DONNA BERNFIELD FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
CRAIG AND DONNA BERNFIELD FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, New York, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are CRAIG AND DONNA BERNFIELD FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CRAIG AND DONNA BERNFIELD FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $88 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CRAIG AND DONNA BERNFIELD FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, CRAIG AND DONNA BERNFIELD FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $5,000. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CRAIG AND DONNA BERNFIELD FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, CRAIG AND DONNA BERNFIELD FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include A Better Chicago, AMERICAN ISRAEL EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC, and Chicago Cubs Charities. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CRAIG AND DONNA BERNFIELD FAMILY FOUNDATION?
CRAIG AND DONNA BERNFIELD FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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