Joanie C Bernard Foundation
Invitation OnlyCincinnati, Ohio · EIN 88-2451668 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$3.6M
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$108.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $40,000 and $160,000.
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
32% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Coalition for Animals | Cincinnati, OH | Project/Program support | $735,000 |
| Ohio Alleycat Resource & Spay Neuter Clinic Inc | Cincinnati, OH | General operating support | $500,000 |
| Cincinnati Animal Care | Cincinnati, OH | General operating support | $500,000 |
| Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical | Cincinnati, OH | Project/Program funds | $225,000 |
| Humane Society of Greater Dayton | Dayton, OH | Project/Program funds | $200,000 |
| Spay-Neuter Services Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Project/Program funds | $200,000 |
| Bluegrass Area Development District | Lexington, KY | Project/Program support | $160,000 |
| Society for the Improvement of Conditions for Stray Animals (Sicsa) | Dayton, OH | Project/Program support | $150,000 |
| Northern Kentucky Area Developement | Florence, KY | Project/Program funds | $150,000 |
| Hamilton County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | Cincinnati, OH | Project/Program support | $100,000 |
| League for Animal Welfare | Batavia, OH | Project/Program support | $100,000 |
| My Furry Valentine | Cincinnati, OH | Project/Program support | $100,000 |
| Gateway Area Development District Inc | Morehead, KY | Project/Program funds | $100,000 |
| Fayette County Humane Society | Washington, OH | Project/Program support | $60,000 |
| Rascal Charities Inc | Dublin, OH | Project/Program funds | $50,000 |
| Humane Association of Warren County | Lebanon, OH | Project/Progam funds | $50,000 |
| Homeless Animal Rescue Team of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Project/Program support | $50,000 |
| Pets in Need of Greater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Project/Program funds | $50,000 |
| Brown County Humane Society | Georgetown, OH | Project/Program support | $40,000 |
| Kentucky Humane Society | Louisville, KY | Project/Program funds | $40,000 |
| Save the Animals Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Friends of Butler County Animals | Morgantown, KY | Project/Program funds | $10,000 |
| United Spay Alliance | Frederick, MD | Project/Program support | $5,000 |
| Angies Dog House | Foley, AL | Project/Program funds | $5,000 |
| Ohio Animal Advocates | Columbus, OH | Project/Program funds | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,607,500 | 26 |
| 2023 | $2,934,000 | 19 |
| 2022 | $2,507,500 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632269349100308
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-2451668
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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