Bernard Bianco Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bernard Bianco Foundation is a private foundation in Trinidad, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $22,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $1,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$22,000
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$1,000
- Assets$2.3 million
Giving in 2025 was up from $17,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $14,500 | 26 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $17,000 | 17 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $22,000 | 22 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Bernard Bianco Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 22 | $22,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Schlorship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Schlporship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Schlorship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Shclorship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Schlorship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Schlorship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Schlorship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Schlorship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Schlorship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Schlorship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Schlorship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Schlorship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Schlorship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Shlorship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scglorship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Schlorship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Schlorship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Schlorship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Schlorship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Schlorship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Schlorship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Schlorship | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Anne Passarelli
- Charlene Tortorice
Questions people ask
Does Bernard Bianco Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bernard Bianco Foundation give?
$22,000 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Bernard Bianco Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary Anne Passarelli (Trustee) and Charlene Tortorice (Trustee).