Russell Berrie Foundation

Russell Berrie Foundation is a private foundation based in Teaneck, New Jersey with $157.5M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$157.5Mtotal assets
1986IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 10% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants Russell Berrie Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $15.1M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc $3.3M
  • Bar Ilan University (ra) $1.3M
  • Jewish Federation Of Northern New Jersey $1.3M
  • Maoz-seal $1.2M
  • Bezalel Academy Of Arts And Design Jerusalem $1.2M
  • Shalom Hartman Institute $750K
  • American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc $633K
  • Nli Usa Inc $500K
  • American Friends Of Sheba Medical Center Inc $500K
  • Ramapo College Foundation $430K
  • Breakthrough T1d $375K
  • Edmond De Rothschild Partnerships $305K
  • Start-up Nation Central Ltd (cc) $260K
  • American Friends Of The Association For The Advancement Of Community Center $200K
  • Jerusalem Foundation Inc $200K
  • Shalom Hartman Institute Of North America $200K
  • Keshet Daf-il $173K
  • William Paterson University Of New Jersey Foundation $150K
  • United Jewish Appeal Federation Of Jewish Philanthropies Of New York Inc $150K
  • Rutgers Hillel $135K
  • Hillel- The Foundation For Jewish Campus Life $123K
  • Friends Of Ofanim Inc $110K
  • American Friends Of Itim $100K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2018$16.9M
  • FY2019$17.5M
  • FY2020$22.3M
  • FY2021$22.8M
  • FY2022$14.1M
  • FY2023$16M

About Russell Berrie Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersTeaneck, New Jersey
  • EIN222620908
  • IRS ruling1986

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is Russell Berrie Foundation?

Russell Berrie Foundation is a private foundation based in Teaneck, New Jersey with $157.5M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Russell Berrie Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Russell Berrie Foundation?

Russell Berrie Foundation's EIN is 222620908. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Russell Berrie Foundation?

Private foundations like Russell Berrie Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Russell Berrie Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.