Kern Family Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Kern Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Erie, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $364,925 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $275,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$364,925
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$275,000
- Assets$9.4 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was up from $264,771 the year before.
43% of its 2024 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 | $264,771 | 9 | $7.1 million |
| 2024 | $364,925 | 7 | $9.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Bruce Kern Sr 3906 State St, Erie, PA 16508 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (814) 452-2281 |
| What to submit | Grantees must write a letter to the foundation stating the purpose of the grant, the amount requested and proof of 501(c)(3) status. |
| Restrictions | Preference to erie, pa region |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $338,925 |
| Florida | 2 | $26,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way | Unrestricted contribution | $275,000 |
| Erie Together | Unrestricted contribution | $20,000 |
| Emmaus Soup Kitchen | Unrestricted contribution | $18,925 |
| St Matthew's House | Unrestricted contribution | $15,000 |
| MLK Center | Unrestricted contribution | $15,000 |
| Neighborhood Health Clinic | Unrestricted contribution | $11,000 |
| Hope on Horseback | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bruce Kern Sr
- Nancy R Kern
- B Scott Kern
- C Bruce Kern II
- Bonnie Kern
- Amy C Kern
Questions people ask
Does Kern Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Kern Family Foundation Inc give?
$364,925 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Kern Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Bruce Kern Sr (President), Nancy R Kern (Director), B Scott Kern (Secretary) and C Bruce Kern II (Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.