The Bernard Family Foundation is a donor-advised fund based in Maryland. It is part of the Maryland Philanthropy Network and mainly donates to local Jewish community programs, local arts organizations, and health organizations. ^{1 2}

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}

1. “The Bernard Family Fund.” Maryland Philanthropy Network. Accessed October 14, 2024. https://www.marylandphilanthropy.org/redhen/org/4449.
2. “Bernard Family Foundation.” Grantmakers.io. Accessed October 14, 2024. https://www.grantmakers.io/profiles/v0/203850421-bernard-family-foundation/.
3. ^[1] “Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging.” Jewish Federation of Greater Washington. Accessed October 14, 2024. https://www.shalomdc.org/diversity-equity-inclusion-and-belonging/#deibresources.
4. “United Jewish Endowment Fund of the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington.” JConnect. Accessed October 14, 2024. https://www.jconnect.org/department/united-jewish-endowment-fund-of-the-jewish-federation-of-greater-washington/.
5. “Our Mission.” Make-A-Wish America. Accessed October 14, 2024. https://wish.org/mission.
6. ^[1] “Bernard Family Foundation.” Grantmakers.io. Accessed October 14, 2024. https://www.grantmakers.io/profiles/v0/203850421-bernard-family-foundation/.
7. “About Us.” C.A.S.E. Accessed October 14, 2024. https://adoptionsupport.org/about-us/.
8. “Mission & Values.” Jewish Council for the Aging of Greater Washington, Inc. Accessed October 14, 2024. https://accessjca.org/mission-values/.