The Everett & Doris Bernardo Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyElgin, Illinois · EIN 30-0145862 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$212K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 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
77% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vail Mountain School | Vail, CO | College education | $38,900 |
| Gift Hill School | St John, VI | College education | $35,000 |
| Culver Educational Foundation | Culver, IN | College educationcollege educationcollege education | $20,000 |
| Loyola University | Chicago, IL | College education | $15,000 |
| Colorado Mountain College Vail Valley | Edwards, CO | College education | $10,000 |
| Northern Illinois University | Dekalb, IL | College education | $10,000 |
| University of Colorado Boulder | Boulder, CO | College education | $10,000 |
| University of California Irvine | Irvine, CA | College educationcollege education | $5,000 |
| Colorado Mesa University | Grand Junction, CO | College education | $5,000 |
| Elon University | Elon, NC | College educationcollege education | $5,000 |
| John Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | College educationcollege education | $5,000 |
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | College educationcollege educationcollege education | $5,000 |
| Sacred Heart University | Fairfield, CT | College education | $5,000 |
| Savannah College of Art & Design | Savannah, GA | College education | $5,000 |
| St Olaf College | Northfield, MN | College education | $5,000 |
| University of Southern Florida | Atlanta, GA | College education | $5,000 |
| University of the Virgin Islands | St Thomas, VI | College education | $3,416 |
| Depauw University | Greencastle, IN | College educationcollege education | $2,500 |
| Augustana College | Rock Island, IL | College education | $2,500 |
| Boston College | Chesnut Hill, MA | College education | $2,500 |
| Harper College | Palatine, IL | College educationcollege education | $2,500 |
| University of Colorado Denver | Aurora, CO | College education | $2,500 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | College education | $2,500 |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | College education | $2,500 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | College educationcollege education | $2,500 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Worcester, MA | College education | $2,500 |
| University of Illinois | Urbana, IL | College educationcollege education | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $212,316 | 27 |
| 2024 | $114,056 | 22 |
| 2023 | $145,315 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620849349100917
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 30-0145862
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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