David and Karen Bere Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 27-3335437 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$298K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$6,000
Total assets$167K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,400 and $12,000.
From the return
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church of Oak Brook | Oak Brook, IL | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Christianity Today International | Wheaton, IL | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Mike Kruger Ministries Inc | Sarasota, FL | General & Unrestricted | $33,000 |
| Fuller Theological Seminary | Pasadena, CA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Lawndale Community Church | Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $18,000 |
| Championship Greatness | Kansas City, MO | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Thornston Educational Fund | Wrightwood, CA | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Altar Fly Fishing | Lombard, IL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Northern Baptist Theological Seminary | Lisle, IL | Perkins Scholarship Fund | $10,000 |
| Thillen Education Foundation Inc | Greensboro, GA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Young Life | Immokalee, FL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Fayetteville, AR | General & Unrestricted | $7,200 |
| Good Works Collective | Houston, TX | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Pillar Church | Fort Worth, TX | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Come and See Foundation Inc | Colorado Spgs, CO | The Chosen Series | $5,000 |
| Encountering the Logos Ministry | Winnetka, IL | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Indiana University Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | John Miley Media School Collection Fund | $5,000 |
| Timothy Christian Schools | Elmhurst, IL | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Young Life | Harlan, IA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Young Life | Northville, MI | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Young Life | Harlan, IA | Eastern DuPage Chapter | $2,400 |
| Timothy Christian Schools | Elmhurst, IL | Christmas bonus fund for staff | $2,000 |
| Bona Vista Programs Inc | Kokomo, IN | Charitable Event | $1,500 |
| Chicago West Side Christian School Association | Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Sim USA Incorporated | Charlotte, NC | General & Unrestricted | $1,200 |
| Teachbeyond Inc | Downers Grove, IL | General & Unrestricted | $1,200 |
| White House Fellows Foundation | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $298,000 | 27 |
| 2024 | $588,500 | 26 |
| 2023 | $546,500 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611149349100526
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-3335437
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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