Bernauer Family Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyHendersonville, North Carolina · EIN 36-6452735 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
65% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucknell University | Lewisburg, PA | Contribution | $15,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | Chicago, IL | Contribution | $6,000 |
| Parkinsons Foundation | Washington, DC | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Blood Cancer United | Washington, DC | Contribution | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Hagerstown, MD | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Young Life Henderson County | Hendersonville, NC | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Habitat For Humanity | Hendersonville, NC | Contribution | $5,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Hospital | Memphis, TN | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Christian Care Center | Leesburg, FL | Contribution | $4,000 |
| The Water Project | Concord, NH | Contribution | $3,000 |
| Orlando Health Organization | Orlando, FL | Contribution | $2,500 |
| Hendersonville Rescue Mission | Hendersonville, NC | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Humane Society Of Sumter County | Lake Panasoffkee, FL | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Bradley University | Peoria, IL | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Boys Girls Club Of Henderson | Hendersonville, NC | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Housing Assistance Corp | Hendersonville, NC | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Blue Ridge Humane Society | Hendersonville, NC | Contribution | $800 |
| Magnolia Mission | Franklin, NC | Contribution | $500 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Contribution | $300 |
| Brain Aneurysm Foundation | Hanover, MA | Contribution | $300 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($14,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $82,900 | 27 |
| 2024 | $66,000 | 24 |
| 2023 | $63,000 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611899349100201
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6452735
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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