Grant Guidelines

by | Mar 3, 2021

Grant Guidelines Our process for allocating grant capital across our three primary focus areas. Family Program 75% of the BFF yearly allocation Support will be provided in the following four areas: American Democracy – 30% Arts & Culture – 30% Jewish...

Jewish Causes

by | Feb 25, 2021

Jewish Causes BFF Grantees The foundation seeks to strengthen the Jewish community of Washington, DC through its support of spiritual leaders, synagogues and community programs that educate Jewish children and adults and support the development of Jewish identity....

Arts and Culture

by | Feb 25, 2021

Arts &  Culture BFF Grantees The foundation is committed to celebrating cultural assets of Washington, DC and its surrounding areas. The portfolio includes support for museum activities, performing arts, art as a tool for literacy, and emerging artists who use...

Board of Directors

by | Feb 25, 2021

Board of Directors Meet the members of the Bernstein family who serve as the Board of the Foundation. Ambassador Stuart A. Bernstein – President Son of Leo M. Bernstein Currently, Stuart serves on the board of the Council of American Ambassadors. He is a Society...

History

by | Feb 25, 2021

History of Bernstein Family Foundation Grant-making processes born from the vision and generosity of our Founder, and evolving through the influence of his descendants. Meet Our Founder, Leo Bernstein Leo M. Bernstein (1915-2008) was a Washington, D.C. real estate...