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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Berning Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants exclusively by invitation and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation disbursed a total of $46,000 across 21 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$46K
2024
Grantees funded
21
Multi-year grantees
43%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
14
Median 1st year grant
$2.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$3K
D
Dennis Berning
Board Member
M
Marting Berning
Board Member
N
Nathan Berning
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE BERNING FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. THE BERNING FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE BERNING FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
THE BERNING FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, Kentucky, and New York. 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 THE BERNING FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE BERNING FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $2,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE BERNING FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE BERNING FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $46 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE BERNING FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE BERNING FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include ELDER HIGH SCHOOL, BLOC MINISTRIES INC, and ACTIVE HEROES INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE BERNING FAMILY FOUNDATION?
THE BERNING FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.