Bernau Family Foundation Inc

EIN 223382599

Chester, NJ 07930 |(540) 719-0985

https://WWW.BERNAUFF.ORG
Total Given 2016–2023
$893K
111 grants · $112K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$8K
typical small grants · $5K–$10K
grant size
55%
supporter · 24/44 multi-year
repeat
$3.3M
Assets (2023)
44
Distinct Recipients

About

NOT REQUIRED FOR PRIVATE FOUNDATION.

Focus Areas

Education Arts & Culture Youth Development Community Development Religion

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals Unknown
Contact Person THE BERNAU FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
Phone (540) 719-0985
Deadlines APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS WELL IN ADVANCE OF, BUT NO LATER THAN JUNE 20TH
How to Apply 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.
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.

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2016 $160K $2.4M $69K 21
2017 $120K $2.6M $-13K 14
2018 $100K $2.5M $136K 13
2020 $144K $3.0M $43K 15
2021 $90K $3.5M $172K 15
2022 $132K $3.0M $100K 16
2023 $145K $3.3M $127K 17

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 111 grants on record

Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$8K
Average
$8K
75th Pctl
$10K
Maximum
$20K

Geographic Distribution

US Grant Distribution Map

Officers & Directors

RB
Ruth E Bernau 7+ yrs
Vice President & Sec'Y Leadership
TB
Theodore G Bernau 7+ yrs
President & Treasurer Leadership
WB
Wendi Bernau 7+ yrs
Vice President Leadership
DK
David Knapp 7+ yrs
Vice President Leadership
KK
Kevin Knapp 4 yrs
Vice President Leadership
SB
Sally Bishop 4 yrs
Vice President Leadership
LK
Lynn Knapp 4 yrs
Advisory Board Membe
WD
William Davis 4 yrs
Advisory Board Membe

Grants Awarded (111 total)

Purpose
Neighboring Movement Wichita, KS $20,000 TRAINING & SUPPLIES FOR NEW PROGRAM 2022
Alice Lloyd College Pippa Passes, KY $15,000 STUDENT WORK PRG, SCHOLARS, JANE BUC 2018
Alice Lloyd College Pippa Passes, KY $15,000 STUDENT WORK PRG, SCHOLARS, JANE BUC 2020
Chicago Scores Chicago, IL $15,000 FORGIVENESS OF PART OF LOAN 2020
Alice Lloyd College Pippa Passes, KY $15,000 STUDENT WORK PRG, SCHOLARS, JANE BUC 2023
Alice Lloyd College Pippa Passes, KY $15,000 GENERAL USE 2016
Renewanation Roanoke, VA $15,000 GENERAL USE 2016
Alice Lloyd College Pippa Passes, KY $15,000 STUDENT WORK PRG, SCHOLARS, JANE BUC 2017
Alice Lloyd College Pippa Passes, KY $15,000 STUDENT WORK PRG, SCHOLARS, JANE BUC 2022
Missional Wisdom Foundation Southlake, TX $13,500 TEACHING PLATFORSM & ARTS RETREAT 2017
Ignatia House Chicago, IL $10,700 REHABILITATION OF ALCOHOLIC WOMEN 2020
Ignatia House Chicago, IL $10,000 REHABILITATION OF ALCOHOLIC WOMEN 2018
Missional Wisdom Foundation Southlake, TX $10,000 TEACHING PLATFORSM & ARTS RETREAT 2018
Renewanation Roanoke, VA $10,000 SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS OF IMMIGRAN 2018
Community School the Arts Knoxsville, TN $10,000 SCHOLARSHIP & SIDE BY SIDE APPRENTICE 2020
Eastern Appalachian Teen Challenge Roanoke, VA $10,000 GENERAL USE 2020
Hope to Walk Blacksburg, VA $10,000 GENERAL USE 2020
Missional Wisdom Foundation South Lake Ministry Southlake, TX $10,000 TEACHING PLATFORMS & ARTS RETREAT 2020
Neighboring Movement Wichita, KS $10,000 TRAINING & SUPPLIES FOR NEW PROGRAM 2020
Renewanation Roanoke, VA $10,000 SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS OF IMMIGRANTS 2020
Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy Wirtz, VA $10,000 ENHANCEMENT OF ART & MUSIC PROGRAM 2020
The Family Foundation of Va Richmond, VA $10,000 GENERAL USE 2020
Alice Lloyd College Pippa Passes, KY $10,000 STUDENT WORK PRG, SCHOLARS, JANE BUC 2021
Hope to Walk Blacksburg, VA $10,000 GENERAL USE 2021
New Human Research and Development Institute Chicago, IL $10,000 RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR BRAIN CAPABILITIES 2021