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Private Foundation
JOANIE C BERNARD FOUNDATION
JOANIE C BERNARD FOUNDATION is a Private Foundation headquartered in CINCINNATI, OH. Financial data from the 2025 filing: $10.1M revenue, $6.1M expenses, $85.1M total assets. IRS filings disclose 59 grants awarded by this foundation, totaling roughly $9.0M.
EIN: 882451668
CINCINNATI, OH
Animal-Related N.E.C.
NTEE: D99
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$10.1M
Total Expenses$6.1M
Total Assets$85.1M
Grants Given59
Grant Total$9.0M
Filing Years2023–2025
Sample Grants Given
UNITED COALITION FOR ANIMALS
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
$735,000
CINCINNATI ANIMAL CARE
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
$500,000
OHIO ALLEYCAT RESOURCE & SPAY NEUTER
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
$500,000
CINCINNATI ZOO AND BOTANICAL
PROJECT/PROGRAM FUNDS
$225,000
SPAY-NEUTER SERVICES INC
PROJECT/PROGRAM FUNDS
$200,000
Showing up to 5 of 59 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
COTRUSTEE
Deborah Cribbs
COTRUSTEE
Heidi Jark
COTRUSTEE
Mike Kennedy
COTRUSTEE
Paula Wharton
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10.1M | $6.1M | $85.1M |
| 2024 | $6.9M | $5.3M | $81.1M |
| 2023 | $95.6M | $4.7M | $79.8M |
Between 2023 and 2025, reported annual revenue declined from $95.6M to $10.1M (-89%), with total assets most recently reported at $85.1M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in AL, FL, IN, KY, MD, OH, and 1 other state.
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