Joanie C Bernard Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Joanie C Bernard Foundation is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.6 million in 25 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $735,000. 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$3.6 million
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$735,000
- Assets$108 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.9 million 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 | $2.5 million | 16 | $88.6 million |
| 2023 | $2.9 million | 18 | $104 million |
| 2024 | $3.6 million | 25 | $108 million |
How to apply
Joanie C Bernard 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Joanie C Bernard Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 17 | $2.9 million |
| Kentucky | 5 | $460,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $200,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Coalition for Animals | Project/program support | $735,000 |
| Ohio Alleycat Resource & Spay Neuter Clinic Inc | General operating support | $500,000 |
| Cincinnati Animal Care | General operating support | $500,000 |
| Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical | Project/program funds | $225,000 |
| Humane Society of Greater Dayton | Project/program funds | $200,000 |
| Spay-Neuter Services Inc | Project/program funds | $200,000 |
| Bluegrass Area Development District | Project/program support | $160,000 |
| Society for the Improvement of Conditions for Stray Animals (Sicsa) | Project/program support | $150,000 |
| Northern Kentucky Area Developement | Project/program funds | $150,000 |
| Hamilton County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | Project/program support | $100,000 |
| League for Animal Welfare | Project/program support | $100,000 |
| My Furry Valentine | Project/program support | $100,000 |
| Gateway Area Development District Inc | Project/program funds | $100,000 |
| Fayette County Humane Society | Project/program support | $60,000 |
| Rascal Charities Inc | Project/program funds | $50,000 |
| Humane Association of Warren County | Project/progam funds | $50,000 |
| Homeless Animal Rescue Team of Cincinnati | Project/program support | $50,000 |
| Pets in Need of Greater Cincinnati | Project/program funds | $50,000 |
| Brown County Humane Society | Project/program support | $40,000 |
| Kentucky Humane Society | Project/program funds | $40,000 |
| Save the Animals Foundation | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Friends of Butler County Animals | Project/program funds | $10,000 |
| United Spay Alliance | Project/program support | $5,000 |
| Angies Dog House | Project/program funds | $5,000 |
| Ohio Animal Advocates | Project/program funds | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Fifth Third Bank NA
- Mike Kennedy
- Heidi Jark
- Paula Wharton
- Deborah Cribbs
Questions people ask
Does Joanie C Bernard Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joanie C Bernard Foundation give?
$3.6 million in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Joanie C Bernard Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Fifth Third Bank NA (Trustee), Mike Kennedy (Cotrustee), Heidi Jark (Cotrustee) and Paula Wharton (Cotrustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Joanie C Bernard Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals.