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Joanie C Bernard Foundation

Cincinnati, Ohio  ·  EIN 882451668  ·  Private foundation

Joanie C Bernard Foundation is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $2.9M in grants paid and $81.1M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 34 individual grants from this funder — $5.4M awarded across 2023–2024 — including its support for higher education. Below is its full funding profile.

$2.9M
Annual giving (FY2024)
$81.1M
Total assets
34
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Joanie C Bernard Foundation funds

Joanie C Bernard Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on higher education, housing & homelessness.

Higher EducationHousing & Homelessness

Populations it has supported include homeless population.

homeless population

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Joanie C Bernard Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
United Coalition for Animals
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
Cincinnati, OH$714K2024
United Coalition for Animals
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
Cincinnati, OH$600K2023
Ohio Alleycat Resource & Spay Neuter
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Cincinnati, OH$500K2024
Humane Society of Greater Dayton
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
Dayton, OH$350K2023
Society for the Improvement of
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
Dayton, OH$300K2024
Ohio Alleycat Resource & Spay Neuter
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
Cincinnati, OH$255K2023
Bluegrass Area Development District
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
Lexington, KY$250K2023
Cincinnati Animal Care
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Cincinnati, OH$214K2023
Society for the Improvement of
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
Dayton, OH$211K2023
Spay-neuter Services Inc
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
Indianapolis, IN$200K2023
Bluegrass Area Development District
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
Lexington, KY$200K2024
Humane Society of Greater Dayton
PROJECT/PROGRAM FUNDS
Dayton, OH$200K2024
Spay-neuter Services Inc
PROJECT/PROGRAM FUNDS
Indianapolis, IN$200K2024
Cincinnati Animal Care
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Cincinnati, OH$200K2024
Northern Kentucky Area Developement
PROJECT/PROGRAM FUNDS
Florence, KY$150K2024

Joanie C Bernard Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2023$2.5M
2024$2.9M

How to apply for funding from Joanie C Bernard Foundation

Joanie C Bernard Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at thejoaniebernardfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Joanie C Bernard Foundation

Does Joanie C Bernard Foundation accept grant applications?
Joanie C Bernard Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Joanie C Bernard Foundation fund?
Joanie C Bernard Foundation's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include United Coalition for Animals, United Coalition for Animals, Ohio Alleycat Resource & Spay Neuter. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Joanie C Bernard Foundation give in grants?
Joanie C Bernard Foundation reported $2.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2024). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.4M over 34 grants.
Where is Joanie C Bernard Foundation located?
Joanie C Bernard Foundation is based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 882451668.
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About this profile. This page is built from Joanie C Bernard Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Joanie C Bernard Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.