Kern Family Foundation Inc
Historical FunderErie, Pennsylvania · EIN 20-3330559 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $11,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | BRUCE KERN SR |
|---|---|
| Address | 3906 STATE ST, ERIE PA 16508 |
| Phone | 8144522281 |
| Form and materials | GRANTEES MUST WRITE A LETTER TO THE FOUNDATION STATING THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT, THE AMOUNT REQUESTED AND PROOF OF 501(C)(3) STATUS. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | PREFERENCE TO ERIE, PA REGION |
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
28% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way | Erie, PA | Unrestricted contribution | $275,000 |
| Erie Together | Erie, PA | Unrestricted contribution | $20,000 |
| Emmaus Soup Kitchen | Erie, PA | Unrestricted contribution | $18,925 |
| St Matthew's House | Naples, FL | Unrestricted contribution | $15,000 |
| Mlk Center | Erie, PA | Unrestricted contribution | $15,000 |
| Neighborhood Health Clinic | Naples, FL | Unrestricted contribution | $11,000 |
| Hope on Horseback | Waterford, PA | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $364,925 | 7 |
| 2023 | $264,771 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 26, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532699349100308
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3330559
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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