Closed
This organization closed in 2023. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.
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The Joanie Jeanne and Howard Bernard Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in Ohio and Kentucky. With a total of $93.4 million in grants paid in 2023, the foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky
$1M
1%
THE HAMILTON COUNTY SPCA INC DBA SPCA CINCINNATI
$700K
< 1%

Ohio Alleycat Resource & SpayNeuter Clinic Inc
$675K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$150K
Median 2nd year grant
$150K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JOANIE JEANNE AND HOWARD BERNARD FOUNDATION?
No. JOANIE JEANNE AND HOWARD BERNARD FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JOANIE JEANNE AND HOWARD BERNARD FOUNDATION give?
JOANIE JEANNE AND HOWARD BERNARD FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, Kentucky, and Maine. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are JOANIE JEANNE AND HOWARD BERNARD FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JOANIE JEANNE AND HOWARD BERNARD FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $150 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JOANIE JEANNE AND HOWARD BERNARD FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, JOANIE JEANNE AND HOWARD BERNARD FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $93.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JOANIE JEANNE AND HOWARD BERNARD FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2023, JOANIE JEANNE AND HOWARD BERNARD FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky, THE HAMILTON COUNTY SPCA INC DBA SPCA CINCINNATI, and Ohio Alleycat Resource & SpayNeuter Clinic Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JOANIE JEANNE AND HOWARD BERNARD FOUNDATION?
JOANIE JEANNE AND HOWARD BERNARD FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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