Bardes Fund
Invitation OnlyCincinnati, Ohio · EIN 31-6036206 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$210K
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 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
82% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bath & Tennis Historic Bldg Preser Fdtn | Palm Beach, FL | Conservation / preservation | $30,000 |
| Srba Historic Building & Environ Pres Fdtn | Newport, RI | Education / awareness | $30,000 |
| Cincinnati Ballet | Cincinnati, OH | Museums / theatre | $17,550 |
| Boston College | Chestnut Hill, MA | Education / awareness | $13,000 |
| The Seven Hills School | Cincinnati, OH | Education / awareness | $11,950 |
| Artswave | Cincinnati, OH | Museums / theatre | $10,000 |
| Palm Beach Day Academy | Palm Beach, FL | Education / awareness | $10,000 |
| Red Sneakers for Oakley | West Palm Beach, FL | Education / awareness | $10,000 |
| The Royal Poinciana Chapel | Palm Beach, FL | Religious | $10,000 |
| United Way of Greater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Community fund | $10,000 |
| St George's School | Middletown, RI | Education / awareness | $10,000 |
| Henry Morrison Flagler Museum | Palm Beach, FL | Museums / theatre | $6,000 |
| The Lawrenceville School | Lawrenceville, NJ | Education / awareness | $6,000 |
| Buccan Provisions Non-Profit Corp | West Palm Beach, FL | Community fund | $5,000 |
| Georgetown Mission & Ministry | Washington, DC | Community fund | $5,000 |
| Newport Historical Society | Newport, RI | Conservation/Preservation | $5,000 |
| Southern Methodist University | University Park, TX | Education / awareness | $5,000 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Education / awareness | $3,000 |
| Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League | West Palm Beach, FL | Community fund | $2,700 |
| Newport Film | Newport, RI | Museums / theatre | $2,500 |
| Georgetown University Law School | Washington, DC | Education / awareness | $1,000 |
| Newport Hospital Fdtn | Newport, RI | Education / awareness | $1,000 |
| Palm Beach Police & Fire Fdtn | Palm Beach, FL | Community fund | $1,000 |
| Aquidneck Island Land Trust | Middletown, RI | Conservation/Preservation | $1,000 |
| Independence Alliance | Cincinnati, OH | Community fund | $1,000 |
| University of Virginia | Charlottesville, VA | Education / awareness | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach County | West Palm Beach, FL | Youth assistance | $500 |
| The Lord's Place | West Palm Beach, FL | Religious | $500 |
| Preservation Society of Newport County | Newport, RI | Conservation/Preservation | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $210,200 | 29 |
| 2023 | $184,550 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543099349100234
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-6036206
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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