Bertha Foundation
EIN 756050023Total Given 2016–2024
$2.7M
78 grants · $305K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$5K
typical small grants · $1K–$27K
grant size
57%
supporter · 16/28 multi-year
repeat
$8.3M
Assets (2024)
28
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
Bertha Foundation
Phone
(940) 549-1400
Deadlines
None
How to Apply
Apply in writing. Include contact name, address and telephone number, and nature of request.
Restrictions
Consideration given only to tax exempt organizations located in or benefiting organizations located in Young County Texas.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $373K | $7.2M | $187K | 10 |
| 2017 | $325K | $7.3M | $238K | 7 |
| 2018 | $359K | $6.7M | $96K | 8 |
| 2019 | $393K | $7.0M | $173K | 11 |
| 2020 | $275K | $6.9M | $213K | 12 |
| 2022 | $330K | $7.3M | $134K | 10 |
| 2023 | $337K | $7.7M | $100K | 11 |
| 2024 | $355K | $8.3M | $189K | 9 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 78 grants on record
Minimum
$40
25th Pctl
$1K
Median
$5K
Average
$35K
75th Pctl
$27K
Maximum
$300K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
MY
Melissa York
4 yrs
President
Leadership
BE
Blake Estess
4 yrs
Vice President
Leadership
DS
Donald Shierry
8+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
VM
Vicki Mills
8+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
SE
Sandra Estess
4 yrs
Director
MY
Melissa York
4 yrs
President
Leadership
BE
Blake Estess
4 yrs
Vice President
Leadership
DS
Donald Shierry
8+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
VM
Vicki Mills
8+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
SE
Sandra Estess
4 yrs
Director
MY
Melissa York
4 yrs
President
Leadership
BE
Blake Estess
4 yrs
Vice President
Leadership
DS
Donald Shierry
8+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
VM
Vicki Mills
8+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
SE
Sandra Estess
4 yrs
Director
MY
Melissa York
4 yrs
President
Leadership
BE
Blake Estess
4 yrs
Vice President
Leadership
ES
E Bruce Street Jr
5 yrs
Vice President
Leadership
DS
Donald Shierry
8+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
VM
Vicki Mills
8+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
SE
Sandra Estess
4 yrs
Director
AS
Alice Ann Street
4 yrs
President
Leadership
ES
E Bruce Street Jr
5 yrs
Vice President
Leadership
DS
Donald Shierry
8+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
JM
Joe Montgomery
4 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
VM
Vicki Mills
8+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
MS
Malcolm B Street Jr
4 yrs
Director
AS
Alice Ann Street
4 yrs
President
Leadership
DS
Donald Shierry
8+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
ES
E Bruce Street Jr
5 yrs
Vice President
Leadership
JM
Joe Montgomery
4 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
VM
Vicki Mills
8+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
MS
Malcolm B Street Jr
4 yrs
Director
AS
Alice Ann Street
4 yrs
President
Leadership
DS
Donald Shierry
8+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
ES
E Bruce Street Jr
5 yrs
Vice President
Leadership
JM
Joe Montgomery
4 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
VM
Vicki Mills
8+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
MS
Malcolm B Street Jr
4 yrs
Director
AS
Alice Ann Street
4 yrs
President
Leadership
ES
E Bruce Street Jr
5 yrs
Vice President
Leadership
DS
Donald Shierry
8+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
JM
Joe Montgomery
4 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
VM
Vicki Mills
8+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
MS
Malcolm B Street Jr
4 yrs
Director
Grants Awarded (78 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Graham | Graham, TX | $300,000 | Provide funds for the renovations to the City Hall. | 2019 |
| Graham Regional Medical Center | Graham, TX | $258,465 | Provide funds for nursing scholarships, the Health Fair, and capital improvements. | 2022 |
| Graham Hospital Foundation | Graham, TX | $200,000 | Provide funds for a new monitoring system. | 2024 |
| Wichita Falls Area Community Founda | Wichita Falls, TX | $200,000 | Provide funds in support of various charitable endeavors and projects in and around Graham, TX. | 2016 |
| Wichita Falls Area Community Founda | Wichita Falls, TX | $200,000 | Provide funds in support of various charitable endeavors and projects in and around Graham, TX. | 2017 |
| Wichita Falls Area Community Founda | Wichita Falls, TX | $200,000 | Provide funds in support of various charitable endeavors and projects in and around Graham, TX. | 2018 |
| North Texas Community Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | $164,000 | Provide funds in support of various charitable endeavors and projects in and around Graham, TX. | 2023 |
| Graham Regional Medical Center | Graham, TX | $150,000 | Provide funds for the telemetry system and the health fair. | 2018 |
| Graham Regional Medical Center | Graham, TX | $113,500 | Provide funds for nursing scholarships, the Health Fair, and equipment purchases. | 2023 |
| Graham Area Crisis Center | Graham, TX | $101,665 | Provide funds for the renovations of the new building and to purchase a new freezer. | 2020 |
| Graham Friends of The Arc | Graham, TX | $100,000 | Provide funds for Hero House. | 2024 |
| North Texas Community Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | $100,000 | Provide funds in support of various charitable endeavors and projects in and around Graham, TX. | 2016 |
| City of Graham | Graham, TX | $61,454 | Provide funds for operating expenses associated with the Graham Library, pressure wash & treat building, and a... | 2020 |
| Graham ISD | Graham, TX | $59,150 | Provide funds to sponsore a table at the teacher appreciation banquet and the programs associated wtih Project Lead the Way. | 2017 |
| Old Post Office Museum Art Center | Graham, TX | $50,000 | Provided funds for the Archivist Project. | 2022 |
| Wichita Falls Area Community Founda | Wichita Falls, TX | $40,000 | Provide funds in support of various charitable endeavors and projects in and around Graham, TX. | 2024 |
| Graham Regional Medical Center | Graham, TX | $39,678 | Provide funds for the payment of scholarships and the health fair. | 2017 |
| Graham Regional Medical Center | Graham, TX | $37,343 | Provide funds for the payment of scholarships, the health fair, and poinsettas displayed throughout hospital. | 2016 |
| Old Post Office Museum Art Center | Graham, TX | $30,000 | Provided funds for the Archivist Project. | 2023 |
| City of Graham | Graham, TX | $26,985 | Provide funds for the purchase of lighting for the Memorial Auditorium. | 2020 |
| Graham Activity Center | Graham, TX | $26,209 | Provide funds for operating expenses, the purchase and install of new cabinets, countertops, doors and other... | 2020 |
| City of Graham | Graham, TX | $24,000 | Provide funds for the renovations to the City Hall. | 2020 |
| City of Graham | Graham, TX | $23,668 | Provide funds for operational expenses associated with the Graham Library and to restore the swinging bridge across... | 2017 |
| Graham Regional Medical Center | Graham, TX | $23,500 | Provide funds for nursing scholarships, poinsettias, and the health fair. | 2019 |
| North Central Texas College | Graham, TX | $20,000 | Provide funds for operating expenses associated with the Graham Campus. | 2019 |