Bernard Family Foundation

Grant Recipients

Jewish Federation of Greater Washington

The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington (JFGW) is a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit that publicly supports left-of-center initiatives including diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices. The Bernard Family Foundation donated $140,000 to JFGW between 2013 and 2017. ^{3 2}

The Bernard Family Foundation also donated $110,000 to the United Jewish Endowment Fund (UJEF), the fundraising arm of the JFGW, between 2018 and 2020. This totals $250,000 given to the JFGW network from 2013 through 2020. ^{4 2}

Make-A-Wish Foundation

The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a national nonprofit that provides treatment and organizes opportunities for children diagnosed with serious illnesses. The Bernard Family Foundation donated $105,000 to Make-a-Wish between 2013 and 2020. ^{2 5}

Center for Adoption Support and Education

The Center for Adoption Support and Education (CASE) is a nonprofit based in Maryland that claims to advocate for improving the mental health of adopted children while providing educational opportunities for mental health professionals. The Bernard Family Foundation donated $63,000 to CASE between 2013 and 2020. ^{6 7}

Jewish Council for the Aging

The Jewish Council for the Aging (JCA) is a Maryland-based nonprofit that provides services for senior citizens in the Greater Washington, D.C. area. JCA offers a senior helpline, employment options for seniors, student volunteer programs, and transportation services for seniors. The Bernard Family Fund donated $65,000 to the JCA between 2013 and 2020. ^{2 8}