Private foundation · EIN 86-3892414 · Bryan, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Bard - Steel 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: 6 grants paid, $608K total, median $18K. 83% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$608K
Median grant
$18K
Stays in OH
83%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.9M

How to apply

Contact: Pamela B Steel, 1914 Randolph Drive, Bryan, Oh, 4196361194, PAM@BARDHVAC.COM

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bryan Area FoundationBryan, OHGeneral$501K
Williams County Port AuthorityBryan, OHGeneral$50K
Williams County YMCABryan, OHGeneral$20K
Boys and Girls Club of NorthMaison, GAGeneral$15K
United Way of Williams CountyBryan, OHGeneral$12K
Bryan Development FoundationBryan, OHGeneral$10K

By state: Ohio 5 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

Bard - Steel Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bryan, Ohio, administered in care of Pamela Bard Steel, tax-exempt since 2021. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Bard - Steel 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 Bard - Steel Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $608K across 6 grants, a median of $18K.

Where does Bard - Steel Family Foundation give?

Ohio (5 grants), Georgia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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