Private foundation · Brooklandville, MD
Herbert Bearman Foundation
Typical grant size
$5K – $10K – $25K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
170
Repeat grantees
90
funded 2+ years
Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF
DeadlinesINQUIRIES BY 12/15, 6/15 AND APPLICATIONS BY 2/15, 8/15
ContactHERBERT BEARMAN FOUNDATION · 4103699227
MaterialsTHE 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.
RestrictionsTHE 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.
Leadership · from 2024 990-PF
Mark Bearman
COO
$162K
Sheldon Bearman
President
Arlene Bearman
Vice Pres.
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.
Payout rate · TY 2024
5.5%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
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1,028
Total grants awarded
$20.1M
Total amount
$20K
Average grant
$500K
Largest grant
Giving by year
Top recipients
Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.
Recent grants · most recent filings first
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.