The Bernard Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyBig Horn, Wyoming · EIN 27-4292251 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$110K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$2.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $5,000.
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
66% of grants went outside Wyoming.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chabad of Nashville | Nashville, TN | To fulfill exempt purpose | $37,000 |
| New Museum at Bradford Brinton | Big Horn, WY | To fulfill exempt purpose | $19,000 |
| Wyoming Wildlife Federation | Lander, WY | To fulfill exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| At Ease Horsemanship | Sheridan, WY | To fulfill exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Nature Conservancy in Wyoming | Lander, WY | To fulfill exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation | Nashville, TN | To fulfill exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Wyo Theater Inc | Sheridan, WY | To fulfill exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Colorado Rocky Mountain School | Carbondale, CO | To fulfill exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Vista 360 Inc | Milwaukee, WI | To fulfill exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Age Well Middle Tn | Nashville, TN | To fulfill exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Covenant House | New York, NY | To fulfill exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Share Our Strength - No Kid Hungry | Philadelphia, PA | To fulfill exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | To fulfill exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| The Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | To fulfill exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| International Society of Black Latinos | Los Angeles, CA | To fulfill exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Herb Society of Nashville | Nashville, TN | To fulfill exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Montgomery Bell Academy | Nashville, TN | To fulfill exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Sheridan Vamc | Sheridan, WY | To fulfill exempt purpose | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $109,500 | 18 |
| 2024 | $106,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $93,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601479349100020
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-4292251
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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