William H Bernard Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
William H Bernard Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Silsbee, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $16,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $5,000. 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$16,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$168,366
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was down from $27,000 the year before.
20% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $24,000 | 11 | $206,838 |
| 2022 | $1,000 | 12 | $144,693 |
| 2023 | $16,100 | 15 | $169,489 |
| 2024 | $27,000 | 15 | $160,247 |
| 2025 | $16,000 | 5 | $168,366 |
How to apply
William H Bernard 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 2 | $6,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Church | Contributions made to aid and assist the donee in the function for which they have been granted tax exempt status | $5,000 |
| Project Hope Foundation | Contributions made to aid and assist the donee in the function for which they have been granted tax exempt status | $5,000 |
| Florida Poodle Rescue | Contributions made to aid and assist the donee in the function for which they have been granted tax exempt status | $2,500 |
| Mike Rowe Works Foundation | Contributions made to aid and assist the donee in the function for which they have been granted tax exempt status | $2,500 |
| Harte research Support Foundation | Contributions made to aid and assist the donee in the function for which they have been granted tax exempt status | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sheila Carrell
Questions people ask
Does William H Bernard Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does William H Bernard Family Charitable Trust give?
$16,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs William H Bernard Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Sheila Carrell (Trustee).