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Bernauer Family Charitable Trust is a private trust based in INVERNESS, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1971. The principal officer is John Bernauer. It holds total assets of $1M. Annual income is reported at $745K. Total assets have grown from $186 in 2011 to $975K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Illinois. According to available records, Bernauer Family Charitable Trust has made 85 grants totaling $248K, with a median grant of $2K. The foundation has distributed between $61K and $124K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $124K distributed across 42 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $214 to $20K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 45 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Colorado, which account for 67% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$214
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 20 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Bernauer Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 85 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, PA, CO.
Bernauer Family Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $248K across 85 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $214 to $20K.
Bernauer Family Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Bernauer Family Charitable Trust is headquartered in INVERNESS, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John A Bernauer Jr | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Thomas M Barfield | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$63K
Total Assets
$975K
Fair Market Value
$1.2M
Net Worth
$975K
Grants Paid
$63K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$2K
Distribution Amount
$58K
Total: $973K
Total Grants
85
Total Giving
$248K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
45
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global GivingContribution | Washington Dc, DC | $2K | 2023 |
| American Cancer SocietyContribution | Chicago, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| Bucknell UniversityContribution | Lewisburg, PA | $10K | 2023 |
| Grace Luteren ChurchContribution | Hendersonville, NC | $5K | 2023 |
| Alzheimer'S AssociationContribution | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| St Jude'S Children'S HospitalContribution | Memphis, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Habitat For HumanityContribution | Hendersonville, NC | $5K | 2023 |
| Leukemia And Lymphoma SocietyContribution | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Make-A-Wish FoundationContribution | Chicago, IL | $4K | 2023 |
| Young LifeContribution | Colorado Springs, CO | $4K | 2023 |
| The Water ProjectContribution | Concord, NH | $3K | 2023 |
| Parkinson'S Research FoudationContribution | District Of Columbia, DC | $3K | 2023 |
| RazomContribution | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| SafelightContribution | Hendersonville, NC | $2K | 2023 |
| Manna Food BankContribution | Ashville, NC | $1K | 2023 |
| Bradley UniversityContribution | Peoria, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Arnold Palmer - Neonatal Care UnitContribution | Orlando, FL | $1K | 2023 |
| Henderson Rescue MissionContribution | Hendersonville, NC | $1K | 2023 |
| African Wildlife FoundationContribution | Washinton, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Your Humane Society - SpcaContribution | Lake Panasoffkee, FL | $500 | 2023 |
| Evan'S Scholarship FoundationContribution | Glenview, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| Blue Ridge Humane SocietyContribution | Hendersonville, NC | $500 | 2023 |
| Make-A-WishDonation | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Care - UkraineDonation | Merrifield, VA | $4K | 2022 |
| St Anne Catholic ChurchDonation | Barrington, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| Chicago Art MuseumDonation | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Hope For HaitiansDonation | Rockford, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Lazarus HouseDonation | St Charles, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Evan'S Scholar FoundationDonation | Glenview, IL | $1K | 2022 |