Dr Donald N & Jane L Berning Private Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 45-2457323 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$220K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$8.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $30,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Rose Garden Mission Inc | Covington, KY | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Northern Kentucky Area Development District | Florence, KY | Meals on Wheels | $30,000 |
| Go Pantry Corporation | Florence, KY | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Kentucky Association for Gifted Education Inc | Bowling Green, KY | KAGE Foundation Scholarship fund for summer programs | $20,000 |
| Paddling for Cancer Awareness Inc | Highland Hgts, KY | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Chicks and Chucks Inc | Highland Hgts, KY | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Randall K Cooper High School | Union, KY | Cooper High School Cheerleading | $15,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $220,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $250,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 25, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503299349100110
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-2457323
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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