Bernard Family Foundation
Historical FunderChevy Chase, Maryland · EIN 20-3850421 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CATHY S BERNARD |
|---|---|
| Address | 5532 GREYSTONE MANOR, CHEVY CHASE MD 20815 |
| Phone | 3013773029 |
| Form and materials | NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER AND E-MAIL ADDRESS OF GRANTEE, REQUEST MUST STATE THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT AND MUST INCLUDE ANY REQUIRED INFORMATION TO SUBSTANTIATE THE REQUESTED FUNDS. THE AMOUNT OF REQUEST MUST BE DETAILED WITH ANY ADDITIONAL FUNDING REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY. NO PHONE CALL REQUESTS ALLOWED. |
| Deadlines | GRANTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY DECEMBER 31 OF THE PREVIOUS YEAR DURING WHICH THE FUNDS WILL BE GRANTED. |
| Restrictions | NOT APPLICABLE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
43% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Make a Wish Foundation | Bethesda, MD | General support | $230,000 |
| Olney Theatre Center | Olney, MD | General support | $205,000 |
| Children's Inn at Nih Inc | Bethesda, MD | General support | $100,000 |
| Save a Child's Heart Foundation | Potomac, MD | General support | $60,000 |
| Susan G Komen for the Cure | Dallas, TX | General support | $50,000 |
| The Mclean School of Maryland Inc | Potomac, MD | General support | $50,000 |
| Suburban Hospital Inc | Bethesda, MD | General support | $37,000 |
| United Jewish Endowment Fund | North Bethesda, MD | General support | $25,000 |
| Jewish Foundation for Group Homes Inc (Makom) | Rockville, MD | General support | $20,000 |
| Bethesda Cares Inc | Bethesda, MD | General support | $5,000 |
| Breastcancerorg | Ardmore, PA | General support | $5,000 |
| The Breast Cancer Research Foundation Inc | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Paws for Purple Hearts | Penngrove, CA | General support | $3,000 |
| DC Youth Orchestra | Washington, DC | General support | $2,500 |
| Jbi International Inc | New York, NY | General support | $2,500 |
| Hellen Keller International | New York, NY | General support | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $802,500 | 16 |
| 2023 | $291,700 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 30, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541509349100519
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3850421
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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