David and Karen Bere Foundation
EIN 273335437Total Given 2016–2024
$4.9M
309 grants · $545K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$5K
typical small grants · $2K–$10K
grant size
71%
deep partner · 55/78 multi-year
repeat
$439K
Assets (2024)
78
Distinct Recipients
About
As explained below, the Foundation has no plans for dissolution. This statement is submitted to report the distribution of certain assets during the year. The distributions resulted in a substantial contraction of assets. The following information is submitted in accordance with Treasury Regulation Section 1.6043-3(a)(1) and the Form 990-PF instructions: During the taxable year ending December 31, 2021, the Foundation made distributions from assets from sources other than current income. Collectively, the distributions in excess of current income totaled $698,400. This amount represents 25% or more of the Foundation's net assets of $804,643 (as measured by fair market value) at the beginning of the Foundation's taxable year ending December 31, 2021. Although the Foundation technically experienced a substantial contraction, it will continue in existence and has no plans for dissolution. The Foundation made distributions of cash to the grantees listed in the attachment to Part XiV, Line 3a; each such grant was made solely for the charitable purpose specified therein.
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Phone
(800) 839-1754
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $771K | $1.3M | $-321 | 47 |
| 2017 | $538K | $2.5M | $1.6M | 49 |
| 2018 | $512K | $2.0M | $325K | 40 |
| 2020 | $753K | $805K | $183K | 45 |
| 2021 | $698K | $697K | $554K | 35 |
| 2022 | $496K | $506K | $445K | 32 |
| 2023 | $546K | $182K | $224K | 35 |
| 2024 | $588K | $439K | $861K | 26 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 309 grants on record
Minimum
$50
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$5K
Average
$16K
75th Pctl
$10K
Maximum
$188K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
DB
David L Bere
8+ yrs
President, Dir
Leadership
AC
Anne Bere Carson
8+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
JB
J David Bere
8+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
JB
J Daniel Bere
8+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
KB
Karen Bere
8+ yrs
Sec, Dir
DB
David L Bere
8+ yrs
President, Dir
Leadership
AC
Anne Bere Carson
8+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
JB
J David Bere
8+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
JB
J Daniel Bere
8+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
KB
Karen Bere
8+ yrs
Sec, Dir
DB
David L Bere
8+ yrs
President, Dir
Leadership
JB
J Daniel Bere
8+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
JB
J David Bere
8+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
AC
Anne Bere Carson
8+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
KB
Karen Bere
8+ yrs
Sec, Dir
DB
David L Bere
8+ yrs
President, Dir
Leadership
AC
Anne Bere Carson
8+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
JB
J David Bere
8+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
JB
J Daniel Bere
8+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
KB
Karen Bere
8+ yrs
Sec, Dir
DB
David L Bere
8+ yrs
President, Dir
Leadership
JB
J Daniel Bere
8+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
JB
J David Bere
8+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
AC
Anne Bere Carson
8+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
KB
Karen Bere
8+ yrs
Sec, Dir
DB
David L Bere
8+ yrs
President, Dir
Leadership
AC
Anne Bere Carson
8+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
JB
J David Bere
8+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
JB
J Daniel Bere
8+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
KB
Karen Bere
8+ yrs
Sec, Dir
DB
David L Bere
8+ yrs
President, Dir
Leadership
JB
J Daniel Bere
8+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
AC
Anne Bere Carson
8+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
JB
J David Bere
8+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
KB
Karen Bere
8+ yrs
Sec, Dir
DB
David L Bere
8+ yrs
President / Dir
Leadership
JB
J Daniel Bere
8+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
AC
Anne Bere Carson
8+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
JB
J David Bere
8+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
KB
Karen Bere
8+ yrs
Dir / Sec
Grants Awarded (309 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller Theological Seminary | Pasadena, CA | $188,000 | Faith and Public Life Initiative-Mouw Fund | 2016 |
| Fuller Theological Seminary | Pasadena, CA | $150,450 | Fuller Fund | 2016 |
| Christ Church of Oak Brook | Oak Brook, IL | $150,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Fuller Theological Seminary | Pasadena, CA | $150,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Fuller Theological Seminary | Pasadena, CA | $150,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Christ Church of Oak Brook | Oak Brook, IL | $150,000 | Lift Campaign FUND | 2023 |
| Christ Church of Oak Brook | Oak Brook, IL | $150,000 | LIFT | 2024 |
| Christ Church of Oak Brook | Oak Brook, IL | $150,000 | Take Root Project | 2016 |
| Christ Church of Oak Brook | Oak Brook, IL | $150,000 | Take Root Fund | 2017 |
| Fuller Theological Seminary | Pasadena, CA | $150,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Christ Church of Oak Brook | Oak Brook, IL | $100,000 | Take Root project | 2018 |
| Lawndale Christian Legal Center | Chicago, IL | $100,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Christ Church of Oak Brook | Oak Brook, IL | $100,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Lawndale Christian Legal Center | Chicago, IL | $100,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Christianity Today International | Carol Stream, IL | $100,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Christianity Today International | Wheaton, IL | $100,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Fuller Theological Seminary | Pasadena, CA | $100,000 | Rev. Dr. Daniel Meyer/Christ Church of Oak Brook Scholarship Fund | 2024 |
| Christ Church of Oak Brook | Oak Brook, IL | $75,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Fuller Theological Seminary | Pasadena, CA | $75,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Fuller Theological Seminary | Pasadena, CA | $75,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Fuller Theological Seminary | Pasadena, CA | $75,000 | Annual Fund | 2017 |
| Lawndale Community Church | Chicago, IL | $68,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Christianity Today International | Carol Stream, IL | $50,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Thornston Educational Fund | Wrightwood, CA | $50,000 | Good Earth | 2021 |
| The Fuller Foundation | Pasadena, CA | $50,000 | Presidential transition Fund | 2023 |