Bernau Family Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Bernau Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Hardy, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $138,500 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$138,500
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2024 was down from $145,000 the year before.
28% 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 | $145,000 | 17 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $138,500 | 18 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Bernau Family Foundation Inc PO Box 916, Hardy, VA 24101 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (540) 719-0985, bernauff@gmail.com |
| What to submit | New organizations should complete the grant letter of inquiry and e-mail it to bernauff@gmail.com. You will be notified if you are eligible to continue to the next phase of application. Returning organizations should complete the grant application form and a proposal summary, budget for the project, and other information as detailed on our website. |
| Deadlines | Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals well in advance of, but no later than june 20th |
| Restrictions | We promote the long term improvement of individual lives and development of positive leadership by funding organizations who do not offer simply a temporary solution for an improved quality of life, but rather those organizations or groups who instill in the individuals touched the importance of the following values: substance free living, elimination of personal violence and crime, the value of civic responsibility, the importance of continued education for gainful employment, and faith in the saving grace of jesus christ. We give preference to those organizations which have custom programs for working one on one with individuals who will then turn their lives around and have a positive impact on people in their own sphere of influence. Except in rare circumstances, grants are currently limited to programs and projects that will impact the communities in the following geographic areas: moneta, va; fort worth, tx; chicago, il; hartford, ct; New York, ny; provo, ut. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Bernau Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 6 | $45,000 |
| Kansas | 2 | $20,000 |
| Kentucky | 2 | $16,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $15,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alice Lloyd College | Student work prg, scholars, jane buc | $15,000 |
| Community School the Arts | Scholarship & side by side apprentice | $10,000 |
| Hillsdale College | General use | $10,000 |
| Hope to Walk | General use | $10,000 |
| Legacy Ministries | Support for a youth program | $10,000 |
| Neighboring Movement | Training & supplies for new program | $10,000 |
| New Human Research and Development Institute | Research and development for brain capabilities | $10,000 |
| Noah Webster Educational Foundation | To support a change in america's education and culture through foundational principals and sound educational policy. | $10,000 |
| Stand Together Against Racism and Radicalism in the Services | Educate americans on the dangers of the above ideologies infiltrating the military | $10,000 |
| The Family Foundation of Va | General use | $10,000 |
| Brook Hill Farm | Fund pt counselor to help at-risk youth | $5,000 |
| Campfire First Texas | Training new volunteers for children | $5,000 |
| Center of Enriched Living | Support for an employment specialist | $5,000 |
| Eastern Appalachian Teen Challenge | General use | $5,000 |
| Parker County Center of Hope | To help fight homelessness in parker county, texas | $5,000 |
| Renewanation | Scholarships to students of immigrants | $5,000 |
| You Can | General use | $2,500 |
| Sycamore | General use | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Theodore G Bernau
- Ruth E Bernau
- Sally Bishop
- Kevin Knapp
- David Knapp
- Wendi Bernau
- Lynn Knapp
- William Davis
Questions people ask
Does Bernau Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals well in advance of, but no later than june 20th.
How much does Bernau Family Foundation Inc give?
$138,500 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Bernau Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Theodore G Bernau (Pres & Treas), Ruth E Bernau (VP & Sec'y), Sally Bishop (VP) and Kevin Knapp (VP) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Bernau Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.