Bardes Fund
Preselected recipients only
Bardes Fund is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $210,200 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$210,200
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was up from $184,550 the year before.
24% 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 | $184,550 | 33 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $210,200 | 29 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Bardes Fund 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 Bardes Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 10 | $75,700 |
| Ohio | 5 | $50,500 |
| Rhode Island | 7 | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $13,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $6,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $6,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $3,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bath & Tennis Historic Bldg Preser FDTN | Conservation / preservation | $30,000 |
| Srba Historic Building & Environ Pres FDTN | Education / awareness | $30,000 |
| Cincinnati Ballet | Museums / theatre | $17,550 |
| Boston College | Education / awareness | $13,000 |
| The Seven Hills School | Education / awareness | $11,950 |
| Artswave | Museums / theatre | $10,000 |
| Palm Beach Day Academy | Education / awareness | $10,000 |
| Red Sneakers for Oakley | Education / awareness | $10,000 |
| The Royal Poinciana Chapel | Religious | $10,000 |
| United Way of Greater Cincinnati | Community fund | $10,000 |
| St George's School | Education / awareness | $10,000 |
| Henry Morrison Flagler Museum | Museums / theatre | $6,000 |
| The Lawrenceville School | Education / awareness | $6,000 |
| Buccan Provisions Non-Profit Corp | Community fund | $5,000 |
| Georgetown Mission & Ministry | Community fund | $5,000 |
| Newport Historical Society | Conservation/preservation | $5,000 |
| Southern Methodist University | Education / awareness | $5,000 |
| University of Michigan | Education / awareness | $3,000 |
| Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League | Community fund | $2,700 |
| Newport Film | Museums / theatre | $2,500 |
| Georgetown University Law School | Education / awareness | $1,000 |
| Newport Hospital FDTN | Education / awareness | $1,000 |
| Palm Beach Police & Fire FDTN | Community fund | $1,000 |
| Aquidneck Island Land Trust | Conservation/preservation | $1,000 |
| Independence Alliance | Community fund | $1,000 |
| University of Virginia | Education / awareness | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach County | Youth assistance | $500 |
| The Lord's Place | Religious | $500 |
| Preservation Society of Newport County | Conservation/preservation | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Merrilyn Bardes
- Rebecca Barron
- Thomas Quinn
Questions people ask
Does Bardes Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bardes Fund give?
$210,200 in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Bardes Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Merrilyn Bardes (President), Rebecca Barron (Treasurer) and Thomas Quinn (Secretary).
What does Bardes Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.