Bernauer Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Bernauer Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Hendersonville, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $82,900 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$82,900
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2025 was up from $66,000 the year before.
54% 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 | $63,000 | 23 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $66,000 | 24 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $82,900 | 27 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Bernauer Family Charitable Trust 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 Bernauer Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 12 | $26,300 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $7,500 |
| Illinois | 2 | $7,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $3,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $2,500 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bucknell University | Contribution | $15,000 |
| Individual | Contribution | $7,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | Contribution | $6,000 |
| Parkinsons Foundation | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Blood Cancer United | Contribution | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Young Life Henderson County | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Habitat For Humanity | Contribution | $5,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Hospital | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Christian Care Center | Contribution | $4,000 |
| The Water Project | Contribution | $3,000 |
| Orlando Health Organization | Contribution | $2,500 |
| Individual | Contribution | $2,500 |
| Hendersonville Rescue Mission | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Safelight | Contribution | $1,500 |
| Humane Society Of Sumter County | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Bradley University | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Manna Food Bank | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Boys Girls Club Of Henderson | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Housing Assistance Corp | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Grace Lutheran - ELCA World Hunger | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Individual | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Blue Ridge Humane Society | Contribution | $800 |
| Kiwanis | Contribution | $500 |
| Magnolia Mission | Contribution | $500 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Contribution | $300 |
| Brain Aneurysm Foundation | Contribution | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Tom Barfield
- Jack Bernauer
Questions people ask
Does Bernauer Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bernauer Family Charitable Trust give?
$82,900 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Bernauer Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Tom Barfield (Trustee) and Jack Bernauer (Trustee).
What does Bernauer Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and housing and homelessness.