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Bernard Foundation

  • Tyler, TX
  • Tax-exempt since June 2007
  • EIN: 20-8907660

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Private Independent Foundations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$470k (2024)

Expenses
$808k (2024)

Total Assets
$16.1M (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$470,089
Expenses
$808,488
Net Income
-$338,399
Net Assets
$16,134,371
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $13,676
2.9%
Dividends $391,481
83.3%
Sales of Assets -$21,778
Other Income $86,710
18.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $788,011
97.5%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $16,134,371
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $16,134,371
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Jay H Grinstead (Vice President) $0 $0
George Trey Henderson Iii (President) $0 $0
Richard W Jett Jr (Director) $0 $0
Stewart Henderson (Sec/Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 12, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$417,086
Expenses
$778,285
Net Income
-$361,199
Net Assets
$16,472,770
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $42,912
10.3%
Dividends $345,962
82.9%
Sales of Assets -$55,498
Other Income $83,710
20.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $760,141
97.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $16,472,770
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $16,472,770
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Jay H Grinstead (Vice President) $0 $0
George Trey Henderson Iii (President) $0 $0
Richard W Jett Jr (Director) $0 $0
Stewart Henderson (Sec/Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 6, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$664,011
Expenses
$349,420
Net Income
$314,591
Net Assets
$16,682,363
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $400,000
60.2%
Interest Revenue $1,116
0.2%
Dividends $328,860
49.5%
Sales of Assets -$155,781
Other Income $89,816
13.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $327,260
93.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $16,682,363
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $16,682,363
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Jay H Grinstead (Vice President) $0 $0
George Trey Henderson Iii (President) $0 $0
Richard W Jett Jr (Director) $0 $0
Stewart Henderson (Sec/Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on March 27, 2023

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$15,206,901
Expenses
$125,724
Net Income
$15,081,177
Net Assets
$16,359,567
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $14,670,874
96.5%
Interest Revenue $121
0.0%
Dividends $106,948
0.7%
Sales of Assets $400,228
2.6%
Other Income $28,730
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $120,001
95.4%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $16,359,567
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $16,359,567
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Jay H Grinstead (Vice President) $0 $0
George Trey Henderson Iii (President) $0 $0
Richard W Jett Jr (Director) $0 $0
Stewart Henderson (Sec/Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 16, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$91,654
Expenses
$70,681
Net Income
$20,973
Net Assets
$1,278,389
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $50,000
54.6%
Interest Revenue $20
0.0%
Dividends $40,440
44.1%
Sales of Assets $1,194
1.3%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $65,000
92.0%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,278,390
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $1,278,389
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mildred H Grinstead (Director) $0 $0
Jay H Grinstead (Vice President) $0 $0
George Trey Henderson Iii (President) $0 $0
Richard W Jett Jr (Director) $0 $0
Stewart Henderson (Sec/Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on March 23, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$53,577
Expenses
$84,928
Net Income
-$31,351
Net Assets
$1,257,416
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $10,000
18.7%
Interest Revenue $139
0.3%
Dividends $43,481
81.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $79,000
93.0%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,257,417
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $1,257,416
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mildred H Grinstead (Pres/Director) $0 $0
Jay H Grinstead (Vp/Director) $0 $0
George Trey Henderson Iii (Sec/Tr Director) $0 $0
Richard W Jett Jr (Director) $0 $0
Stewart Henderson (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on March 9, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$59,384
Expenses
$74,882
Net Income
-$15,498
Net Assets
$1,288,768
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $68
0.1%
Dividends $48,469
81.6%
Sales of Assets $10,847
18.3%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $71,000
94.8%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,288,768
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,288,768
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mildred H Grinstead (Pres/Director) $0 $0
Jay H Grinstead (Vp/Director) $0 $0
George Trey Henderson Iii (Sec/Tr Director) $0 $0
Richard W Jett Jr (Director) $0 $0
Stewart Henderson (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 3, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$50,433
Expenses
$67,603
Net Income
-$17,170
Net Assets
$1,308,940
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $59
0.1%
Dividends $45,613
90.4%
Sales of Assets $4,761
9.4%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $63,000
93.2%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,308,940
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,308,940
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mildred H Grinstead (Pres/Director) $0 $0
Jay H Grinstead (Vp/Director) $0 $0
George Trey Henderson Iii (Sec/Tr Director) $0 $0
Richard W Jett Jr (Director) $0 $0
Stewart Henderson (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 9, 2018

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$37,175
Expenses
$69,753
Net Income
-$32,578
Net Assets
$1,326,110
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $13
0.0%
Dividends $44,450
> 100%
Sales of Assets -$7,288
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $65,000
93.2%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,326,110
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,326,110
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mildred H Grinstead (Pres/Director) $0 $0
Jay H Grinstead (Vp/Director) $0 $0
George Trey Henderson Iii (Sec/Tr Director) $0 $0
Richard W Jett Jr (Director) $0 $0
Stewart Henderson (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 10, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$223,897
Expenses
$67,074
Net Income
$156,823
Net Assets
$1,358,688
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $202,125
90.3%
Interest Revenue $26
0.0%
Dividends $36,823
16.4%
Sales of Assets -$15,077
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $60,600
90.3%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,358,688
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,358,688
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mildred H Grinstead (Pres/Director) $0 $0
Jay H Grinstead (Vp/Director) $0 $0
George Trey Henderson Iii (Sec/Tr Director) $0 $0
Richard W Jett Jr (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 5, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$44,762
Expenses
$55,433
Net Income
-$10,671
Net Assets
$1,201,865
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $85
0.2%
Dividends $34,450
77.0%
Sales of Assets $10,227
22.8%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $51,000
92.0%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,201,865
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,201,865
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mildred H Grinstead (Pres/Director) $0 $0
Jay H Grinstead (Vp/Director) $0 $0
George Trey Henderson Iii (Sec/Tr Director) $0 $0
Richard W Jett Jr (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on April 10, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$257,736
Expenses
$53,559
Net Income
$204,177
Net Assets
$1,212,536
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $200,000
77.6%
Interest Revenue $16
0.0%
Dividends $17,453
6.8%
Sales of Assets $40,267
15.6%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $51,250
95.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,212,536
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,212,536
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mildred H Grinstead (Pres/Director) $0 $0
Jay H Grinstead (Vp/Director) $0 $0
John C Hardy (Director) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on May 5, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$54,668
Expenses
$48,731
Net Income
$5,937
Net Assets
$1,008,359
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $61
0.1%
Dividends $17,513
32.0%
Sales of Assets $37,094
67.9%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $46,250
94.9%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,008,359
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,008,359

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$108,353
Expenses
$9,150
Net Income
$99,203
Net Assets
$1,002,422
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $100,000
92.3%
Interest Revenue $57
0.1%
Dividends $8,914
8.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $9,000
98.4%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,002,422
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,002,422

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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