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George F Bernard Tr

Preselected recipients only Chicago, Illinois · EIN 366087753

George F Bernard Tr is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $42,512 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $42,512 and the largest $42,512. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $43,530 the year before.

0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$42,9091$1.0 million
2024$43,5301$1.1 million
2025$42,5121$1.2 million

How to apply

George F Bernard Tr 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois1$42,512

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Oak Crest Residence Association
Elgin, IL
General$42,512

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does George F Bernard Tr accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does George F Bernard Tr give?

$42,512 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $42,512.

Who runs George F Bernard Tr?

Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).

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