Private foundation · Hardy, VA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Bernau Family Foundation Inc.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $10,000
- Typical grant
- $10,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $10,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Knox County · plus 17 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $138,500
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $138K | $10K | 1 |
| 2023 | $145K | $10K | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- The bernau family foundation inc · hardy · 5407190985 · bernauff@gmail.com
- What to send
- New organizations should complete the grant letter of inquiry and e-mail it to bernauff@gmail.com. You will be notified if you are eligible to continue to the next phase of application. Returning organizations should complete the grant application form and a proposal summary, budget for the project, and other information as detailed on our website.
- Deadlines
- Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals well in advance of, but no later than june 20th
Next one: Jun 20, 2027 if the dates haven't changed since its 2024 filing - Limits
- We promote the long term improvement of individual lives and development of positive leadership by funding organizations who do not offer simply a temporary solution for an improved quality of life, but rather those organizations or groups who instill in the individuals touched the importance of the following values: substance free living, elimination of personal violence and crime, the value of civic responsibility, the importance of continued education for gainful employment, and faith in the saving grace of jesus christ. We give preference to those organizations which have custom programs for working one on one with individuals who will then turn their lives around and have a positive impact on people in their own sphere of influence. Except in rare circumstances, grants are currently limited to programs and projects that will impact the communities in the following geographic areas: moneta, va; fort worth, tx; chicago, il; hartford, ct; new york, ny; provo, UT.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Theodore G BernauPres & treas
- Ruth E BernauVp & sec'y
- Sally BishopVp
- Kevin KnappVp
- David KnappVp
- Wendi BernauVp
- Lynn KnappAdvisory board membe
- William DavisAdvisory board membe
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Scholarship & side by side apprentice
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community School the Arts | Knoxsville, Knox County | Scholarship & side by side apprentice | $10K |
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