Bernard a Egan Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyFort Pierce, Florida · EIN 65-0501660 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$7M
Organizations funded155
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$138M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $40,000.
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
22% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Source | Vero Beach, FL | Donated land; general support | $809,000 |
| St Francis Manor of Vero Beach | Vero Beach, FL | Providing Apartments to Low Income Seniors | $505,000 |
| Knights of Columbus Charities Inc | New Haven, CT | General support; SCHOLARSHIPS, DISASTER & REFUGEE | $437,500 |
| United Against Poverty | Vero Beach, FL | General SLC, General IRC; EVENT SUPPORT | $366,500 |
| Cleveland Clinic Indian River Foundation | Vero Beach, FL | General support | $300,000 |
| John Carroll Catholic High School | Fort Pierce, FL | EDUCATION SUPPORT, Athletics program; Tuition | $250,000 |
| Samaritan Center | Vero Beach, FL | Sponsorship; General support | $248,550 |
| The Arc of Indian River County | Vero Beach, FL | General support | $225,000 |
| Special Equestrians of the Treasure Coast (Setc) | Vero Beach, FL | Facility Improvement, GENERAL OPERATIONS | $204,000 |
| Adorer Missionary Sisters of the Poor | West Palm Beach, FL | Orphanage operations, education support | $155,000 |
| Dana-Farber Institute & The Jimmy Fund | Brookline, MA | Ewing Sarcoma Research | $150,000 |
| Leadership Institute | Arlington, VA | General support | $150,000 |
| Legionaries of Christ Seminary | Roswell, GA | Scholarships | $150,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Tampa, FL | General support | $130,000 |
| St Anastasia Catholic School | Fort Pierce, FL | Education, Tuition Assistance, Capital | $130,000 |
| St Joseph Mission Charity | Pt St Lucie, FL | Holy Family Missions for the Poor, Ukranian Refuge | $120,000 |
| Xavier High School | New York, NY | Education/Scholarships | $95,000 |
| Bureau of Catholic Indian Missions | Washington, DC | General support; education | $90,000 |
| St Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church | Park City, UT | Religious Education; Gabriel project | $80,000 |
| Capital Research Center | Washington, DC | General support | $75,000 |
| ICAN (International Cancer Advocacy Network) | Phoenix, AZ | Program support | $75,000 |
| St Anastasia Catholic Church | Fort Pierce, FL | General support; 2023 Discipleship Program | $61,000 |
| Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council Inc | Vero Beach, FL | Naomi's House; Adam's Place | $60,000 |
| St Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church | Fort Pierce, FL | Scholarships; General support; St. Vincent de Paul | $59,000 |
| Senior Resource Association | Vero Beach, FL | Memorial donation; General support | $52,000 |
| East Coast Zoological Society of Florida | Melbourne, FL | General support | $50,000 |
| FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) | Denver, CO | General support | $50,000 |
| Graceway Village | Fort Pierce, FL | Capital Campaign | $50,000 |
| Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | Young Leaders Program | $50,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | Sacramento, CA | Countering Government Abuse | $50,000 |
| Ryan Center for Young Children | Port St Lucie, FL | Early child education | $50,000 |
| St Anastasia School Endowment Inc | Fort Pierce, FL | General support; scholarship | $50,000 |
| Redlands Christian Migrants Association | Immokalee, FL | Education | $45,000 |
| Thrive IRC | Vero Beach, FL | Education support | $42,000 |
| Sunshine Physical Therapy Clinic | Vero Beach, FL | Event support, GENERAL OPERATIONS | $40,000 |
| United Way of St Lucie Co | Fort Pierce, FL | Annual Campaign | $40,000 |
| Camp Hobe Incorporated | Salt Lake City, UT | General support | $40,000 |
| Little Birthday Angels Inc | Vero Beach, FL | General support | $40,000 |
| Ocean Research and Conservation Association (ORCA) | Vero Beach, FL | Middle school education | $40,000 |
| Indian River County Medical Society Foundation Inc | Vero Beach, FL | General operations, sponsotship | $38,000 |
| Learn to Read of St Lucie County | Fort Pierce, FL | General support | $37,000 |
| Brotherhood of Hope | Smithfield, RI | Ucf chapel | $35,000 |
| San Juan Diego Pastoral Center | Fort Pierce, FL | Operations | $35,000 |
| Gifford Youth Achievement Center | Vero Beach, FL | Gala sponsorship; annual general support | $33,500 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society | Vero Beach, FL | General support | $33,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Vero Beach | Vero Beach, FL | General OPERATIONS | $33,000 |
| United Way of Indian River Co | Vero Beach, FL | Event support; Annual campaign | $32,740 |
| FSU Foundation | Fort Pierce, FL | Scholarship | $30,000 |
| Paulist Fathers | Vero Beach, FL | For Local Retired Priests | $30,000 |
| The Hope for Families Center | Vero Beach, FL | Homeless Shelter | $30,000 |
| Women's Refuge of Vero Beach | Vero Beach, FL | sponsorship; matching contribution | $30,000 |
| Youth on a Mission of Indian River Inc | Vero Beach, FL | General Operations | $30,000 |
| Harvest Food & Outreach CTR UP INDIAN RIVER CNTY | Vero Beach, FL | General support; campaign support | $30,000 |
| A Caring Center for Women | Vero Beach, FL | General support, event support | $26,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity St Lucie & Okeechobee Inc | Ft Pierce, FL | Neighborhood Revitalization | $25,000 |
| Missionary Flights International | Fort Pierce, FL | General support | $25,000 |
| Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission | Fellsmere, FL | Christian Education & Assistance | $25,000 |
| The Buggy Bunch | Vero Beach, FL | Children's learning lab | $25,000 |
| Haiti Clinic Inc | Vero Beach, FL | General support | $23,000 |
| Notre Dame Catholic Mission | Fort Pierce, FL | Night of Joy; General support | $22,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 155 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,005,190 | 155 |
| 2023 | $6,473,350 | 165 |
| 2022 | $7,270,675 | 168 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 8, 2026 (amended) - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631599349100738
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 65-0501660
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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