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Private Foundation · MD

Herbert Bearman Foundation Inc

Brooklandvl, MD  ·  EIN 311602562  ·  Website ↗  ·  990s on ProPublica ↗

Assets

$33.6M

Total Giving

$7.1M

Grants on File

340

Average Grant

$21K

Giving Radius

Where Herbert Bearman Foundation Inc Has Given

AK — no grants on file AL — $25K across 1 grant AR — no grants on file AZ — no grants on file CA — $147K across 8 grants CO — $59 across 1 grant CT — no grants on file DC — $134K across 11 grants DE — $40K across 4 grants FL — $1.3M across 73 grants GA — no grants on file HI — no grants on file IA — no grants on file ID — no grants on file IL — $165K across 6 grants IN — no grants on file KS — no grants on file KY — no grants on file LA — no grants on file MA — no grants on file MD — $4.4M across 172 grants ME — no grants on file MI — no grants on file MN — no grants on file MO — no grants on file MS — no grants on file MT — no grants on file NC — $10K across 2 grants ND — no grants on file NE — no grants on file NH — no grants on file NJ — $145K across 8 grants NM — no grants on file NV — no grants on file NY — $464K across 33 grants OH — $5K across 1 grant OK — $1K across 1 grant OR — no grants on file PA — $138K across 8 grants RI — $51K across 2 grants SC — no grants on file SD — no grants on file TN — no grants on file TX — $19 across 1 grant UT — no grants on file VA — no grants on file VT — no grants on file WA — no grants on file WI — $352 across 1 grant WV — no grants on file WY — no grants on file
Historical grants to 185 recipients across 17 states. Top concentrations: BALTIMORE ($3.2M, 135 grants), WEST PALM BEACH ($651K, 29 grants), NEW YORK ($392K, 26 grants), OWINGS MILLS ($305K, 7 grants), BETHESDA ($278K, 7 grants). Plus international giving not shown on this map.

Section I

How to Apply

The formal granting process is biannual in the spring and fall. To be considered, a letter of inquiry must be received by the submission deadlines for both the spring and fall cycles. Proposals that are accepted for further review must have the complete application submitted by the spring and fall submission deadlines. Small discretionary grants may be considered throughout the year.

On Unsolicited Proposals yes

Restrictions

The Foundation seeks to fund programs in greater Baltimore, Maryland, Palm Beach County, Florida, and Israel. Other geographic areas may be considered under exceptional circumstances. The Foundation prefers funding specific projects; however, grants for general operating support and new initiatives may be considered if short-term needs can be demonstrated.

Section IV

Recent Grants

Recipient Amount Year
Beth El Congregation $55K 2020
Chimes Foundation $5K 2020
American Friends of Reut Institute $35K 2020
Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts $1K 2020
Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens $6K 2020
Children's Outreach INC $2K 2020
A Wider Circle $10K 2020
American Friends of Leket Israel $20K 2020
Art with a Heart INC $15K 2020
Baltimore Caring $10K 2020
Camp Possibilities Foundation $10K 2020
Cejp $10K 2020
Chai Lifeline $25K 2020
Chana $10K 2020
Everyman Theatre $10K 2020
211 Palm Beachtreasure Coast $10K 2020
Alpert Jewish Family Service $25K 2020
American Friends of Eli $10K 2020
American Friends of Shalva $25K 2020
American Israel Education Foundation $25K 2020
Autism Project of Palm Beach County $2K 2020
Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter INC $1K 2020
Bnai Israel Congregation $5K 2020
Boca Helping Hands $20K 2020
Chizuk Amuno Congregation $30K 2020

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Section V

Board of Directors

  • SHELDON BEARMAN PRESIDENT & TREASURER
  • ARLENE BEARMAN VICE PRESIDENT & SECRETARY
  • MARK BEARMAN CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
  • SHELDON BEARMAN PRESIDENT & TREASURER
  • ARLENE BEARMAN VICE PRESIDENT & SECRETARY
  • MARK BEARMAN CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
  • SHELDON BEARMAN PRESIDENT & TREASURER
  • ARLENE BEARMAN VICE PRESIDENT & SECRETARY
  • MARK BEARMAN CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
  • SHELDON BEARMAN PRESIDENT & TREASURER
  • ARLENE BEARMAN VICE PRESIDENT & SECRETARY
  • MARK BEARMAN CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Section VI

Filing History

Year-by-year financial summary from IRS 990-PF filings. Total assets and qualifying distributions show the foundation's growth and giving trajectory.

Year Total Assets Qualifying Distributions Total Revenue Total Expenses
2023 $32.2M $2.1M $897K $2.5M
2022 $33.7M $2.1M $614K $2.3M
2021 $35.3M $2.2M $3.6M $2.3M
2020 $34.1M $1.9M $1.3M $2.2M
2019 $34.7M $2.0M $2.0M $2.2M
2015 $33.7M $1.8M $2.7M $2.2M
2014 $33.0M $1.9M $2.2M $1.8M
2013 $32.7M $1.8M $2.1M $2.1M
2012 $32.5M $1.6M $2.5M $1.6M
2011 $32.4M $1.7M $1.7M $1.9M

Section VII

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