Bear Foundation- Tr
Invitation OnlyPennington, New Jersey · EIN 45-4098807 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$183K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $38,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
100% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | Scholarships | $100,000 |
| Media Power Youth | Manchester, NH | Unrestricted general | $38,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Nashua | Nashua, NH | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Lincoln Nursery School Inc | Lincoln, MA | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Collier County | Naples, FL | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Chase Home for Children | Portsmouth, NH | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Seacoast Women's Giving Circle | Portsmouth, NH | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $183,000 | 7 |
| 2024 | $59,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $72,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611209349102111
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-4098807
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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