Richard and Mary Bard Foundation
Invitation OnlyNaples, Florida · EIN 85-2069616 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$591K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$763K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
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
88% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Area Foundation | Bryan, OH | General | $500,000 |
| The Ohio Stat University Foundati | Columbus, OH | General | $20,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | General | $10,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | General | $10,000 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church | Traverse City, MI | General | $10,000 |
| Consrvative Partnership Institute | Washington, DC | General | $10,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | Statan Island, NY | General | $10,000 |
| North Naples United Methodist Churc | Naples, FL | General | $5,000 |
| Hope College | Holland, MI | General | $5,000 |
| Parkview Foundation Inc | Ft Wayne, IN | General | $5,000 |
| North Rome Baptist Church | Onstead, MI | General | $2,000 |
| First Church of Christ | Bryan, OH | General | $1,000 |
| Sigma Chi Foundation | Evanston, IL | General | $1,000 |
| Community Hospitals & Wellness | Bryan, OH | General | $1,000 |
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | General | $500 |
| St Mary on the Lake Catholic Church | Manitou Beach, MI | General | $100 |
| Conservency of Southwest Florida | Naples, FL | General | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $590,700 | 17 |
| 2024 | $66,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $83,630 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621259349101037
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-2069616
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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