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The Berner Charitable and Scholarship

La Grange, Illinois  ·  EIN 363923844  ·  Private foundation

The Berner Charitable and Scholarship is a private foundation based in La Grange, Illinois. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $674K in grants paid and $3.7M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 226 individual grants from this funder — $2.0M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for health care. Below is its full funding profile.

$674K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$3.7M
Total assets
226
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Berner Charitable and Scholarship funds

The Berner Charitable and Scholarship's giving carries a documented focus on health care, higher education, youth development.

Health CareHigher EducationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include youth pop.

youth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Berner Charitable and Scholarship, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind
SERVICES TO BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED
Chicago, IL$95K2022
American Heart Association
CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH RESEARCH
Dallas, TX$80K2022
Red Cross of Chicago
DISASTER RELIEF
Chicago, IL$80K2022
University of Georgia Foundation
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Athens, GA$80K2022
American Cancer Society
CANCER RESEARCH, ADVOCACY, AND PATIENT SUPPORT
Kennesaw, GA$80K2022
American Cancer Society
CANCER RESEARCH, ADVOCACY, AND PATIENT SUPPORT
Kennesaw, GA$50K2024
American Heart Association
CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH RESEARCH
Dallas, TX$50K2024
Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind
SERVICES TO BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED
Chicago, IL$50K2024
American Heart Association
CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH RESEARCH
Dallas, TX$50K2023
American Cancer Society
CANCER RESEARCH, ADVOCACY, AND PATIENT SUPPORT
Kennesaw, GA$50K2023
Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind
SERVICES TO BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED
Chicago, IL$50K2023
Georgia State University Foundation
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Atlanta, GA$42K2022
Georgia State University Foundation
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Atlanta, GA$37K2020
Yarbrough Cameron
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Statesboro, GA$15K2020
Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind
SERVICES TO BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED
Chicago, IL$15K2020

The Berner Charitable and Scholarship giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$674K
2022$700K
2023$321K
2024$313K

How to apply for funding from The Berner Charitable and Scholarship

From The Berner Charitable and Scholarship's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“NONE. SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION ATTACHED FOR DETAILS.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about The Berner Charitable and Scholarship

Does The Berner Charitable and Scholarship accept grant applications?
Yes — The Berner Charitable and Scholarship's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The Berner Charitable and Scholarship fund?
The Berner Charitable and Scholarship's grants focus on health care. Recent recipients include Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind, American Heart Association, Red Cross of Chicago. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Berner Charitable and Scholarship give in grants?
The Berner Charitable and Scholarship reported $674K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.0M over 226 grants.
Where is The Berner Charitable and Scholarship located?
The Berner Charitable and Scholarship is based in La Grange, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 363923844.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Berner Charitable and Scholarship'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 The Berner Charitable and Scholarship. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.