Bard Robert L & Agnes Cook Bard-Tr
Invitation OnlyPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-6806099 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$164K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$9,000
Total assets$4.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camphill Village Kimberton Hills | Kimberton, PA | General operating purposes | $12,000 |
| Royersford Free Public Library | Royersford, PA | General operating | $11,000 |
| Open Hearth Inc | Phoenixville, PA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Springford Area Historical Society | Royersford, PA | General operating | $10,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania Museum | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Phoenixville Area Senior Center | Phoenixville, PA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Chester County | West Chester, PA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Orion Communities | Phoenixville, PA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Project Outreach | Royersford, PA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Citizen Advocacy of Chester County | Phoenixville, PA | General operating | $9,000 |
| Brush With the Law | North Wales, PA | General operating | $9,000 |
| Community Music School | Trappe, PA | General operating | $9,000 |
| Trellis for Tomorrow | Phoenixville, PA | General operating | $8,000 |
| Musicopia | Wayne, PA | General operating | $8,000 |
| Saint Vincent de Paul Society | Royersford, PA | General operating | $7,500 |
| America Responds With Love | Valley Forge, PA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Health Care Access | Phoenixville, PA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Rsvp of Montgomery County | Blue Bell, PA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Elmwood Park Zoo | Norristown, PA | General operating | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $163,500 | 19 |
| 2023 | $144,593 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503149349101615
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-6806099
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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