Dr Donald N & Jane L Berning Private Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dr Donald N & Jane L Berning Private Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $220,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$220,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$8.6 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was down from $250,000 the year before.
29% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $250,000 | 7 | $8.0 million |
| 2024 | $220,000 | 7 | $8.6 million |
How to apply
Dr Donald N & Jane L Berning Private 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.
What Dr Donald N & Jane L Berning Private Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 7 | $220,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Rose Garden Mission Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Northern Kentucky Area Development District | Meals on Wheels | $30,000 |
| Go Pantry Corporation | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Kentucky Association for Gifted Education Inc | KAGE Foundation Scholarship fund for summer programs | $20,000 |
| Paddling for Cancer Awareness Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Chicks and Chucks Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Randall K Cooper High School | Cooper High School Cheerleading | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Faith Benson
- Jack Benson
Questions people ask
Does Dr Donald N & Jane L Berning Private Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dr Donald N & Jane L Berning Private Foundation give?
$220,000 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Dr Donald N & Jane L Berning Private Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Faith Benson (Sec) and Jack Benson (Dir, Pres).
What does Dr Donald N & Jane L Berning Private Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger and education.