Bard Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bard Family Foundation is a private foundation in Baltimore, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $23,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $23,000 and the largest $23,000. 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$23,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$23,000
- Largest grant$23,000
- Assets$270,503
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $15,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $13,500 | 3 | $257,063 |
| 2024 | $15,000 | 1 | $267,040 |
| 2025 | $23,000 | 1 | $270,503 |
How to apply
Bard Family 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 Bard Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 1 | $23,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Visionary Arts Museum | Annual fund | $23,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Aaron Bard
Questions people ask
Does Bard Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bard Family Foundation give?
$23,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $23,000.
Who runs Bard Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Aaron Bard (Director).
What does Bard Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.