Bernard Foundation
Invitation OnlyTyler, Texas · EIN 20-8907660 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $250,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Tyler | Tyler, TX | Physician assistants program for east texas (longview campus) | $301,474 |
| Hospice of East Texas Foundation | Tyler, TX | General support | $250,000 |
| Monuments Men Foundation | Dallas, TX | General support | $150,000 |
| Love Thy City of East Texas | Tyler, TX | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Kurth Memorial Library | Lufkin, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($150,015). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $886,489 | 7 |
| 2024 | $788,011 | 9 |
| 2023 | $760,141 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631599349100733
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8907660
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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