Bernhardt Furniture Foundation
Historical FunderLenoir, North Carolina · EIN 51-0202755 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | WILLIAM F HOWARD III |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 740, LENOIR NC 28645 |
| Phone | 8287596288 |
| Form and materials | FOUNDATION APPLICATION FORM |
| Deadlines | MAY 30TH |
| Restrictions | LIMITED TO CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN NORTH CAROLINA |
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
0% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell County Yokefellow Inc | Lenoir, NC | Civic support | $25,000 |
| Caldwell Arts Council-Capital Campaign (1St Payment of 5 Year Pledge) | Lenoir, NC | Civic support | $20,000 |
| Caldwell County Habitat for Humanity | Lenoir, NC | Civic support | $20,000 |
| Cmh Foundation | Lenoir, NC | Civic support | $20,000 |
| Helping Hands | Lenoir, NC | Civic support | $20,000 |
| Shelter Home of Caldwell County | Lenoir, NC | Civic support | $15,000 |
| Caldwell Council on Adolescent Health | Lenoir, NC | Civic support | $10,000 |
| Caldwell House | Lenoir, NC | Civic support | $10,000 |
| Ccc&ti Foundation | Hudson, NC | Educational | $10,000 |
| Robin's Nest Children's Advocacy Ctr | Lenoir, NC | Civic support | $10,000 |
| West Caldwell Health Council | Collettesville, NC | Civic support | $10,000 |
| The Wig Bank of Caldwell County | Lenoir, NC | Civic support | $10,000 |
| Lenoir Soup Kitchen | Lenoir, NC | Civic support | $7,500 |
| Communities in Schools | Lenoir, NC | Educational | $6,500 |
| Foothills Conservancy of Nc | Morganton, NC | Civic support | $6,000 |
| Caldwell Arts Council | Lenoir, NC | Civic support | $5,000 |
| Caldwell Opportunities | Lenoir, NC | Civic support | $5,000 |
| Caldwell People | Hudson, NC | Civic support | $5,000 |
| Caldwell Friends | Lenoir, NC | Civic support | $3,000 |
| J C Harper School of Performing Arts | Lenoir, NC | Educational | $3,000 |
| Big House Family Ministry | Lenoir, NC | Civic support | $2,700 |
| Caldwell Senior Center | Lenoir, NC | Civic support | $2,500 |
| Catawba Valley Leadership Foundation | Hickory, NC | Civic support | $2,500 |
| Common Thread for the Cure Foundation | Lexington, NC | Civic support | $2,500 |
| Pattterson Fire & Rescue Dept | Lenoir, NC | Civic support | $2,500 |
| Storehouse Daily Bread | Lenoir, NC | Civic support | $2,100 |
| Caldwell Heritage Museum | Lenoir, NC | Civic support | $2,000 |
| Fort Defiance | Lenoir, NC | Civic support | $2,000 |
| The Mitford Museum | Hudson, NC | Civic support | $2,000 |
| Nc Families United | Lenoir, NC | Civic support | $2,000 |
| Pay It Forward Food Pantry | Lenoir, NC | Civic support | $2,000 |
| Western Piedmont Symphony | Hickory, NC | Civic support | $2,000 |
| Baptist Children's Home of Nc | Thomasville, NC | Civic support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $248,800 | 33 |
| 2023 | $203,500 | 28 |
| 2022 | $183,400 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600379349100510
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 51-0202755
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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