Private foundation · EIN 27-4292251 · Big Horn, Wyoming · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Bernard Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 18 grants paid, $110K total, median $2,750. 33% of grants stayed in Wyoming.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
18
$110K
Median grant
$2,750
Stays in WY
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2025

18 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Chabad of NashvilleNashville, TNTo fulfill exempt purpose$37K
New Museum at Bradford BrintonBig Horn, WYTo fulfill exempt purpose$19K
Wyoming Wildlife FederationLander, WYTo fulfill exempt purpose$10K
At Ease HorsemanshipSheridan, WYTo fulfill exempt purpose$5,000
Nature Conservancy in WyomingLander, WYTo fulfill exempt purpose$5,000
Tennessee Wildlife Resources FoundationNashville, TNTo fulfill exempt purpose$5,000
Wyo Theater IncSheridan, WYTo fulfill exempt purpose$5,000
Colorado Rocky Mountain SchoolCarbondale, COTo fulfill exempt purpose$3,000
Vista 360 IncMilwaukee, WITo fulfill exempt purpose$3,000
Age Well Middle TnNashville, TNTo fulfill exempt purpose$2,500
Covenant HouseNew York, NYTo fulfill exempt purpose$2,500
Share Our Strength - No Kid HungryPhiladelphia, PATo fulfill exempt purpose$2,500
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNTo fulfill exempt purpose$2,500
The Southern Poverty Law CenterMontgomery, ALTo fulfill exempt purpose$2,500
International Society of Black LatinosLos Angeles, CATo fulfill exempt purpose$2,000
Herb Society of NashvilleNashville, TNTo fulfill exempt purpose$1,000
Montgomery Bell AcademyNashville, TNTo fulfill exempt purpose$1,000
Sheridan VamcSheridan, WYTo fulfill exempt purpose$1,000

By state: Tennessee 6 · Wyoming 6 · Colorado 1 · Wisconsin 1 · New York 1 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Bernard Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Big Horn, Wyoming, administered in care of Thomas E Bernard, tax-exempt since 2011. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Bernard Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Bernard Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $110K across 18 grants, a median of $2,750.

Where does Bernard Family Foundation give?

Tennessee (6 grants), Wyoming (6 grants), Colorado (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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