HERBERT BEARMAN FOUNDATION
https://WWW.HERBERTBEARMANFOUNDATION.ORG
$47.9M
Total Assets (2024)
$1.9M
Total Giving (2024)
70
Grants on File (2023–2024)
$26K
Avg Grant Size
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
HERBERT BEARMAN FOUNDATION
Phone
4102158027
Deadlines
INQUIRIES BY 12/15, 6/15 AND APPLICATIONS BY 2/15, 8/15
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.
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.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | N/A | $44.5M | $897K | N/A |
| 2024 | $1.9M | $47.9M | $3.0M | 70 |
Grant Size Distribution
Min: $1K
Median: $18K
Avg: $26K
Max: $255K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| MARK BEARMAN | COO | $162K |
| SHELDON BEARMAN | President | — |
| ARLENE BEARMAN | Vice Pres. | — |
Grants Awarded (70 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE ASSOCIATED JEWISH FEDERATION OF | BALTIMORE, MD | $255,120 | CENTENNIAL ENDOWMENT, ANNUAL CAMPAIGN | 2024 |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF PALM BEACH COU | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $145,439 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2024 |
| JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL | BALTIMORE, MD | $100,000 | HISTOSONICS EDISON DEVICE AND NEUROLOGY FELDMAN LAB | 2024 |
| CHIZUK AMUNO CONGREGATION | BALTIMORE, MD | $100,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2024 |
| LIVING CLASSROOMS FOUNDATION | BALTIMORE, MD | $75,500 | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | 2024 |
| BRIDGES BALTIMORE | BALTIMORE, MD | $60,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2024 |
| CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION OF MARYL | BETHESDA, MD | $57,000 | COMMUNITY HEALTH | 2024 |
| THE JEWISH AGENCY FOR ISRAEL | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2024 |
| JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER | OWINGS MILLS, MD | $40,000 | ASSOCIATED JEWISH CHARITIES | 2024 |
| TEENS WITH TRAUMA | SPARKS, MD | $37,500 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2024 |
| FRIENDS OF ELNET | SKOKIE, IL | $30,000 | ISRAEL | 2024 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF ELI | TEANECK, NJ | $30,000 | PURPLE HELP LINE | 2024 |
| THE ARC OF PALM BEACH COUNTY | RIVIERA BEACH, FL | $26,442 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2024 |
| PALM BEACH COUNTY FOOD BANK | LANTANA, FL | $25,000 | COMMUNITY HEALTH | 2024 |
| IMPACT ISRAEL | BETHESDA, MD | $25,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2024 |
| JEWISH MUSEUM OF MARYLAND | BALTIMORE, MD | $25,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2024 |
| BALTIMORE ANIMAL RESCUE AND CARE SH | BALTIMORE, MD | $25,000 | GENERAL | 2024 |
| THE PARK SCHOOL OF BALTIMORE | PIKESVILLE, MD | $25,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2024 |
| BALTIMORE HUNGER PROJECT | TIMONIUM, MD | $25,000 | GENERAL | 2024 |
| WEEKEND BACKPACKS BALTIMORE | BALTIMORE, MD | $25,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2024 |
| ATEF | COLUMNIANA, AL | $25,000 | GENERAL | 2024 |
| SUNRISE ISRAEL | OCEANSIDE, NY | $25,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2024 |
| CRISTO REY JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL | BALTIMORE, MD | $25,000 | EDUCATION / REDUCING HIGH SCHOOL ATTRITION | 2024 |
| BALTIMORE SYPHONY ORCHESTRA ORCHKID | BALTIMORE, MD | $25,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2024 |
| REUT USA | BEVERLY HILLS, CA | $25,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2024 |