Bernhardt Furniture Foundation
Accepts applications
Bernhardt Furniture Foundation is a private foundation in Lenoir, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $248,800 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$248,800
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$5.5 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $203,500 the year before.
36% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $183,400 | 30 | $3.6 million |
| 2023 | $203,500 | 28 | $4.7 million |
| 2024 | $248,800 | 33 | $5.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | William F Howard III PO Box 740, Lenoir, NC 28645 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (828) 759-6288 |
| What to submit | Foundation application form |
| Deadlines | May 30th |
| Restrictions | Limited to charitable purposes in North Carolina |
What Bernhardt Furniture Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 33 | $248,800 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Caldwell County Yokefellow Inc | Civic support | $25,000 |
| Caldwell Arts Council-Capital Campaign (1ST Payment of 5 Year Pledge) | Civic support | $20,000 |
| Caldwell County Habitat for Humanity | Civic support | $20,000 |
| CMH Foundation | Civic support | $20,000 |
| Helping Hands | Civic support | $20,000 |
| Shelter Home of Caldwell County | Civic support | $15,000 |
| Caldwell Council on Adolescent Health | Civic support | $10,000 |
| Caldwell House | Civic support | $10,000 |
| Ccc&ti Foundation | Educational | $10,000 |
| Robin's Nest Children's Advocacy Ctr | Civic support | $10,000 |
| West Caldwell Health Council | Civic support | $10,000 |
| The Wig Bank of Caldwell County | Civic support | $10,000 |
| Lenoir Soup Kitchen | Civic support | $7,500 |
| Communities in Schools | Educational | $6,500 |
| Foothills Conservancy of NC | Civic support | $6,000 |
| Caldwell Arts Council | Civic support | $5,000 |
| Caldwell Opportunities | Civic support | $5,000 |
| Caldwell People | Civic support | $5,000 |
| Caldwell Friends | Civic support | $3,000 |
| J C Harper School of Performing Arts | Educational | $3,000 |
| Big House Family Ministry | Civic support | $2,700 |
| Caldwell Senior Center | Civic support | $2,500 |
| Catawba Valley Leadership Foundation | Civic support | $2,500 |
| Common Thread for the Cure Foundation | Civic support | $2,500 |
| Pattterson Fire & Rescue Dept | Civic support | $2,500 |
| Storehouse Daily Bread | Civic support | $2,100 |
| Caldwell Heritage Museum | Civic support | $2,000 |
| Fort Defiance | Civic support | $2,000 |
| The Mitford Museum | Civic support | $2,000 |
| NC Families United | Civic support | $2,000 |
| Pay It Forward Food Pantry | Civic support | $2,000 |
| Western Piedmont Symphony | Civic support | $2,000 |
| Baptist Children's Home of NC | Civic support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- G Alex Bernhardt Sr
- James R Collett Jr
- G Alex Bernhardt Jr
- William F Howard III
- Anne H Bernhardt
- Kevin McDougall
- John E Cahill
- Dawn T Barrett
Questions people ask
Does Bernhardt Furniture Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: May 30th.
How much does Bernhardt Furniture Foundation give?
$248,800 in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Bernhardt Furniture Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists G Alex Bernhardt Sr (President), James R Collett Jr (Vice President), G Alex Bernhardt Jr (Vice President) and William F Howard III (Treasurer) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Bernhardt Furniture Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, housing and homelessness and arts and culture.