The Berner Charitable and Scholarship Foundation
Historical FunderLA Grange, Illinois · EIN 36-3923844 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$313K
Organizations funded42
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$9.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | LINDA M NEYLON |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 711, LA GRANGE IL 60525 |
| Phone | 3127825885 |
| BERNERCS@AOL.COM | |
| Form and materials | LINDA M. NEYLON, CO-TRUSTEE. SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION ATTACHED. |
| Deadlines | NONE. SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION ATTACHED FOR DETAILS. |
| Restrictions | NONE. SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION ATTACHED FOR DETAILS. |
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
88% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society | Kennesaw, GA | Cancer research, advocacy, and patient support | $50,000 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | Cardiovascular health research | $50,000 |
| Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind | Chicago, IL | Services to blind and visually impaired | $50,000 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation | New York, NY | Diabetes research | $7,500 |
| Macular Degeneration Research Association | Clarksburg, MD | Macular degeneration research | $7,500 |
| Mormon Chloe | Athens, GA | Scholarship award | $7,500 |
| Lazanyi Irene | Evanston, IL | Scholarship award | $6,667 |
| Cartwright Caroline | Williamsburg, KY | Scholarship award | $5,000 |
| Casey Amy | Birmingham, AL | Scholarship award | $5,000 |
| Casey Jacob | Denver, CO | Scholarship award | $5,000 |
| Casey Jamie | Tuscaloosa, AL | Scholarship award | $5,000 |
| Fuller Gracyn | Athens, GA | Scholarship award | $5,000 |
| Hamel Anna | Dekalb, IL | Scholarship award | $5,000 |
| Harbin Breana | Columbus, GA | Scholarship award | $5,000 |
| Kersey Caroline | Athens, GA | Scholarship award | $5,000 |
| Lawrence Hall Youth Services | Chicago, IL | Youth focused community services | $5,000 |
| Massey Seaborn | Columbus, GA | Scholarship award | $5,000 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Association | Cherry Hill, NJ | Multiple sclerosis research | $5,000 |
| Paul Emma | Atlanta, GA | Scholarship award | $5,000 |
| Penn Douglas | Athens, GA | Scholarship award | $5,000 |
| Shereck Kathleen | Downers Grove, IL | Scholarship award | $5,000 |
| Smith Rebecca | Statesboro, GA | Scholarship award | $5,000 |
| Wood Madeline | New York, NY | Scholarship award | $5,000 |
| Martin Lucas | Mt Berry, GA | Scholarship award | $5,000 |
| Taylor Michael | Williamsburg, KY | Scholarship award | $5,000 |
| Worsley Madelyn | Athens, GA | Scholarship award | $5,000 |
| Duncan Noah | Tifton, GA | Scholarship award | $2,500 |
| Parkinsons Disease Foundation | Miami, FL | Parkinsons research | $2,500 |
| Paul Connor | Americus, GA | Scholarship award | $2,500 |
| Reach for Excellence | Atlanta, GA | College prep programs | $2,500 |
| Rogers Emily | Kennesaw, GA | Scholarship award | $2,500 |
| Shereck Bridget | South Bend, IN | Scholarship award | $2,500 |
| Steelmon Elizabeth | Auburn, AL | Scholarship award | $2,500 |
| Stephens Branson | Kennesaw, GA | Scholarship award | $2,500 |
| Toney Cade | Athens, GA | Scholarship award | $2,500 |
| Adams Hope | Columbus, GA | Scholarship award | $2,500 |
| Khadka Leela | College Station, TX | Scholarship award | $2,500 |
| Martin Garrett | Milledgeville, GA | Scholarship award | $2,500 |
| Paul Addison | Waco, GA | Scholarship award | $2,500 |
| Strickland Kristian | Atlanta, GA | Scholarship award | $2,500 |
| Waddell Hunter | Lagrange, GA | Scholarship award | $2,500 |
| Morrison Emma | Kalamazoo, MI | Scholarship award | $1,667 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $313,334 | 42 |
| 2023 | $321,193 | 46 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 27, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542399349100424
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3923844
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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