The Everett & Doris Bernardo | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 30-0145862

Foundation Overview

Based in Elgin, IL, The Everett & Doris Bernardo has awarded 237 grants totaling $1,342,878 to organizations in North Carolina, Minnesota and 16 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $2,000 to $50,000, with a median award of $5,000.

Latest Tax Year
2025
Total Giving (all years)
$1,342,878
Total Assets
$1,481,165
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
27
Median Grant
$5,000
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: May 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 19%

5 of 27 recipients (19%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Illinois

Grants are geographically diversified with 24% in Illinois and funding distributed across 19 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (28%), Rock Island (19%), Peoria (14%).

Funding Trajectory
+431%

Strong 431% growth in annual giving over 9 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Education

Highly focused on education with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Everett & Doris Bernardo's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Gift Hill School $35,000 St John, VI, US College Education 2025
University Of California Irvine $5,000 Irvine, CA, US College Educationcollege Education 2025
Depauw University $2,500 Greencastle, IN, US College Educationcollege Education 2025
Vail Mountain School $38,900 Vail, CO, US College Education 2025
Augustana College $2,500 Rock Island, IL, US College Education 2025
Boston College $2,500 Chesnut Hill, MA, US College Education 2025
Culver Educational Foundation $20,000 Culver, IN, US College Educationcollege Educationcollege Education 2025
Colorado Mesa University $5,000 Grand Junction, CO, US College Education 2025
Colorado Mountain College Vail Valley $10,000 Edwards, CO, US College Education 2025
Elon University $5,000 Elon, NC, US College Educationcollege Education 2025
Harper College $2,500 Palatine, IL, US College Educationcollege Education 2025
John Hopkins University $5,000 Baltimore, MD, US College Educationcollege Education 2025
Loyola University $15,000 Chicago, IL, US College Education 2025
Michigan State University $5,000 East Lansing, MI, US College Educationcollege Educationcollege Education 2025
Northern Illinois University $10,000 Dekalb, IL, US College Education 2025
Sacred Heart University $5,000 Fairfield, CT, US College Education 2025
Savannah College Of Art & Design $5,000 Savannah, GA, US College Education 2025
St Olaf College $5,000 Northfield, MN, US College Education 2025
University Of Colorado Boulder $10,000 Boulder, CO, US College Education 2025
University Of Colorado Denver $2,500 Aurora, CO, US College Education 2025
University Of Michigan $2,500 Ann Arbor, MI, US College Education 2025
University Of Southern California $2,500 Los Angeles, CA, US College Education 2025
University Of Southern Florida $5,000 Atlanta, GA, US College Education 2025
Northwestern University $2,500 Evanston, IL, US College Educationcollege Education 2025
University Of The Virgin Islands $3,416 St Thomas, VI, US College Education 2025
Worcester Polytechnic Institute $2,500 Worcester, MA, US College Education 2025
University Of Illinois $2,500 Urbana, IL, US College Educationcollege Education 2025
Augustana College $5,000 Rock Island, IL, US College Education 2024
Boston College $5,000 Chesnut Hill, MA, US College Education 2024
Bradley University $2,500 Peoria, IL, US College Educationcollege Educationcollege Education 2024
Colorado Mesa University $5,000 Grand Junction, CO, US College Education 2024
Colorado Mountain College Vail Valley $12,472 Edwards, CO, US College Education 2024
Michigan State University $2,500 East Lansing, MI, US College Educationcollege Educationcollege Education 2024
Elon University $5,000 Elon, NC, US College Educationcollege Education 2024
Harper College $2,500 Palatine, IL, US College Educationcollege Education 2024
John Hopkins University $5,000 Baltimore, MD, US College Educationcollege Education 2024
Loyola University $15,000 Chicago, IL, US College Education 2024
Northern Illinois University $5,000 Dekalb, IL, US College Education 2024
Sacred Heart University $5,000 Fairfield, CT, US College Education 2024
Savannah College Of Art & Design $5,000 Savannah, GA, US College Education 2024
St Olaf College $5,000 Northfield, MN, US College Education 2024
University Of Colorado Denver $5,000 Aurora, CO, US College Education 2024
University Of Colorado Boulder $5,000 Boulder, CO, US College Education 2024
University Of Michigan $2,500 Ann Arbor, MI, US College Education 2024
University Of Southern California $2,500 Los Angeles, CA, US College Education 2024
University Of Southern Florida $5,000 Atlanta, GA, US College Education 2024
University Of Tampa $5,000 Tampa, FL, US College Educationcollege Education 2024
University Of The Virgin Islands $4,084 St Thomas, VI, US College Education 2024
Worcester Polytechnic Institute $5,000 Worcester, MA, US College Education 2024
Augustana College $5,000 Rock Island, IL, US College Education 2024
Boston College $5,000 Chesnut Hill, MA, US College Education 2024
Bradley University $2,500 Peoria, IL, US College Educationcollege Educationcollege Education 2024
Colorado Mesa University $5,000 Grand Junction, CO, US College Education 2024
Colorado Mountain College Vail Valley $12,472 Edwards, CO, US College Education 2024
Michigan State University $2,500 East Lansing, MI, US College Educationcollege Educationcollege Education 2024
Elon University $5,000 Elon, NC, US College Educationcollege Education 2024
Harper College $2,500 Palatine, IL, US College Educationcollege Education 2024
John Hopkins University $5,000 Baltimore, MD, US College Educationcollege Education 2024
Loyola University $15,000 Chicago, IL, US College Education 2024
Northern Illinois University $5,000 Dekalb, IL, US College Education 2024
Sacred Heart University $5,000 Fairfield, CT, US College Education 2024
Savannah College Of Art & Design $5,000 Savannah, GA, US College Education 2024
St Olaf College $5,000 Northfield, MN, US College Education 2024
University Of Colorado Denver $5,000 Aurora, CO, US College Education 2024
University Of Colorado Boulder $5,000 Boulder, CO, US College Education 2024
University Of Michigan $2,500 Ann Arbor, MI, US College Education 2024
University Of Southern California $2,500 Los Angeles, CA, US College Education 2024
University Of Southern Florida $5,000 Atlanta, GA, US College Education 2024
University Of Tampa $5,000 Tampa, FL, US College Educationcollege Education 2024
University Of The Virgin Islands $4,084 St Thomas, VI, US College Education 2024
Worcester Polytechnic Institute $5,000 Worcester, MA, US College Education 2024
Harper College $5,000 Palatine, IL, US College Educationcollege Education 2023
Northern Illinois University $2,500 Dekalb, IL, US College Education 2023
Augustana College $5,000 Rock Island, IL, US College Education 2023
Boston College $5,000 Chesnut Hill, MA, US College Education 2023
Bradley University $5,000 Peoria, IL, US College Educationcollege Educationcollege Education 2023
Colorado Mesa University $2,500 Grand Junction, CO, US College Education 2023
Colorado Mountain College Vail Valley $7,815 Edwards, CO, US College Education 2023
Culver Educational Foundation $15,000 Culver, IN, US College Educationcollege Educationcollege Education 2023
Sacred Heart University $2,500 Fairfield, CT, US College Education 2023
Elon University $5,000 Elon, NC, US College Educationcollege Education 2023
Gift Hill School $20,000 St John, VI, US College Education 2023
Grand Valley State University $2,500 Allendale, MI, US College Educationcollege Education 2023
Indiana University $2,500 Bloomington, IN, US College Educationcollege Education 2023
John Hopkins University $5,000 Baltimore, MD, US College Educationcollege Education 2023
Loyola University $15,000 Chicago, IL, US College Education 2023
St Olaf College $5,000 Northfield, MN, US College Education 2023
University Of Colorado Denver $5,000 Aurora, CO, US College Education 2023
University Of Denver $2,500 Denver, CO, US College Education 2023
University Of Michigan $5,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US College Education 2023
University Of Tampa $7,500 Tampa, FL, US College Educationcollege Education 2023
University Of Texas Of San Antonio $2,500 San Antonio, TX, US College Education 2023
University Of The Virgin Islands $5,000 St Thomas, VI, US College Education 2023
Worcester Polytechnic Institute $5,000 Worcester, MA, US College Education 2023
University Of Southern California $2,500 Los Angeles, CA, US College Education 2023
University Of Southern Florida $2,500 Atlanta, GA, US College Education 2023
Savannah College Of Art & Design $2,500 Savannah, GA, US College Education 2023
Harper College $5,000 Palatine, IL, US College Educationcollege Education 2023
Northern Illinois University $2,500 Dekalb, IL, US College Education 2023
Augustana College $5,000 Rock Island, IL, US College Education 2023
Boston College $5,000 Chesnut Hill, MA, US College Education 2023
Bradley University $5,000 Peoria, IL, US College Educationcollege Educationcollege Education 2023
Colorado Mesa University $2,500 Grand Junction, CO, US College Education 2023
Colorado Mountain College Vail Valley $7,815 Edwards, CO, US College Education 2023
Culver Educational Foundation $15,000 Culver, IN, US College Educationcollege Educationcollege Education 2023
Sacred Heart University $2,500 Fairfield, CT, US College Education 2023
Elon University $5,000 Elon, NC, US College Educationcollege Education 2023
Gift Hill School $20,000 St John, VI, US College Education 2023
Grand Valley State University $2,500 Allendale, MI, US College Educationcollege Education 2023
Indiana University $2,500 Bloomington, IN, US College Educationcollege Education 2023
John Hopkins University $5,000 Baltimore, MD, US College Educationcollege Education 2023
Loyola University $15,000 Chicago, IL, US College Education 2023
St Olaf College $5,000 Northfield, MN, US College Education 2023
University Of Colorado Denver $5,000 Aurora, CO, US College Education 2023
University Of Denver $2,500 Denver, CO, US College Education 2023
University Of Michigan $5,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US College Education 2023
University Of Tampa $7,500 Tampa, FL, US College Educationcollege Education 2023
University Of Texas Of San Antonio $2,500 San Antonio, TX, US College Education 2023
University Of The Virgin Islands $5,000 St Thomas, VI, US College Education 2023
Worcester Polytechnic Institute $5,000 Worcester, MA, US College Education 2023
University Of Southern California $2,500 Los Angeles, CA, US College Education 2023
University Of Southern Florida $2,500 Atlanta, GA, US College Education 2023
Savannah College Of Art & Design $2,500 Savannah, GA, US College Education 2023
Elon University $2,500 Elon, NC, US College Educationcollege Education 2022
St Olaf College $2,500 Northfield, MN, US College Education 2022
Loyola University $7,500 Chicago, IL, US College Education 2022
Augustana College $5,000 Rock Island, IL, US College Education 2022
Boston College $5,000 Chesnut Hill, MA, US College Education 2022
Bradley University $5,000 Peoria, IL, US College Educationcollege Educationcollege Education 2022
Colorado Mesa University $2,500 Grand Junction, CO, US College Education 2022
Colorado Mountain College Vail Valley $7,490 Edwards, CO, US College Education 2022
John Hopkins University $2,500 Baltimore, MD, US College Educationcollege Education 2022
Depaul University $2,000 Chicago, IL, US College Education 2022
Gift Hill School $15,000 St John, VI, US College Education 2022
Grand Valley State University $5,000 Allendale, MI, US College Educationcollege Education 2022
Culver Educational Foundation $15,000 Culver, IN, US College Educationcollege Educationcollege Education 2022
Indiana University $5,000 Bloomington, IN, US College Educationcollege Education 2022
University Of Colorado Denver $2,500 Aurora, CO, US College Education 2022
University Of Denver $5,000 Denver, CO, US College Education 2022
University Of Michigan $5,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US College Education 2022
University Of Tampa $5,000 Tampa, FL, US College Educationcollege Education 2022
University Of Texas Of San Antonio $5,000 San Antonio, TX, US College Education 2022
University Of The Virgin Islands $5,000 St Thomas, VI, US College Education 2022
Worcester Polytechnic Institute $5,000 Worcester, MA, US College Education 2022
Elon University $2,500 Elon, NC, US College Educationcollege Education 2022
St Olaf College $2,500 Northfield, MN, US College Education 2022
Loyola University $7,500 Chicago, IL, US College Education 2022
Augustana College $5,000 Rock Island, IL, US College Education 2022
Boston College $5,000 Chesnut Hill, MA, US College Education 2022
Bradley University $5,000 Peoria, IL, US College Educationcollege Educationcollege Education 2022
Colorado Mesa University $2,500 Grand Junction, CO, US College Education 2022
Colorado Mountain College Vail Valley $7,490 Edwards, CO, US College Education 2022
John Hopkins University $2,500 Baltimore, MD, US College Educationcollege Education 2022
Depaul University $2,000 Chicago, IL, US College Education 2022
Gift Hill School $15,000 St John, VI, US College Education 2022
Grand Valley State University $5,000 Allendale, MI, US College Educationcollege Education 2022
Culver Educational Foundation $15,000 Culver, IN, US College Educationcollege Educationcollege Education 2022
Indiana University $5,000 Bloomington, IN, US College Educationcollege Education 2022
University Of Colorado Denver $2,500 Aurora, CO, US College Education 2022
University Of Denver $5,000 Denver, CO, US College Education 2022
University Of Michigan $5,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US College Education 2022
University Of Tampa $5,000 Tampa, FL, US College Educationcollege Education 2022
University Of Texas Of San Antonio $5,000 San Antonio, TX, US College Education 2022
University Of The Virgin Islands $5,000 St Thomas, VI, US College Education 2022
Worcester Polytechnic Institute $5,000 Worcester, MA, US College Education 2022
Asu $5,000 Tempe, AZ, US College Education 2021
Bradley University $5,000 Peoria, IL, US College Educationcollege Educationcollege Education 2021
Colorado Mesa University $4,500 Grand Junction, CO, US College Education 2021
Colorado Mountain College $4,800 Glenwood Springs, CO, US College Education 2021
Denver Hospice $50,000 Denver, CO, US College Educationcollege Education 2021
Depaul University $4,000 Chicago, IL, US College Education 2021
Grand Valley State University $5,000 Allendale, MI, US College Educationcollege Education 2021
Harper College $2,500 Palatine, IL, US College Educationcollege Educationcollege Education 2021
University Dept Of Education $2,000 St Louis, MO, US College Education 2021
University Of Colorado Denver $5,000 Denver, CO, US College Education 2021
University Of Texas Of San Antonio $5,000 San Antonio, TX, US College Education 2021
Indiana University $5,000 Bloomington, IN, US College Educationcollege Education 2021
University Of Tampa $2,500 Tampa, FL, US College Educationcollege Education 2021
Worcester Polytechnic Institute $2,500 Worcester, MA, US College Education 2021
Augustana College $2,500 Rock Island, IL, US College Education 2021
University Of Denver $2,500 Denver, CO, US College Education 2021
University Of The Virgin Islands $2,500 St Thomas, VI, US College Education 2021
Illinois State University $2,500 Normal, IL, US College Education 2021
Boston College $2,500 Chesnut Hill, MA, US College Education 2021
University Of Michigan $2,500 Ann Arbor, MI, US College Education 2021
Gift Hill School $20,000 St John, VI, US College Education 2021
University Of Colorado Denver $5,000 Denver, CO, US College Education 2020
Aurora University $2,500 Aurora, IL, US College Education 2020
Asu $2,500 Tempe, AZ, US College Education 2020
Colorado Mountain College $5,000 Glenwood Springs, CO, US College Education 2020
Bradley University $2,500 Peoria, IL, US College Educationcollege Educationcollege Education 2020
Depaul University $4,000 Chicago, IL, US College Education 2020
Grand Valley State University $5,000 Allendale, MI, US College Education 2020
Illinois Weslyn $2,000 Bloomington, IL, US College Education 2020
Marquette University $2,500 Milwaukee, WI, US College Education 2020
University Dept Of Education $4,000 St Louis, MO, US College Education 2020
University Of Illinois Chicago $5,000 Chicago, IL, US College Education 2020
Denison University $2,500 Granville, OH, US College Education 2020
University Of Minnesota $4,000 Minneapolis, MN, US College Educationcollege Education 2020
University Of Texas Of San Antonio $5,000 San Antonio, TX, US College Education 2020
Colorado Mesa University $4,000 Grand Junction, CO, US College Education 2020
Harper College $2,500 Palatine, IL, US College Education 2020
Denver Hospice $50,000 Denver, CO, US College Educationcollege Education 2020
Colorado Mesa University $2,000 Grand Junction, CO, US College Education 2018
University Of Colorado Boulder $2,000 Boulder, CO, US College Education 2018
Augustana College $4,000 Rock Island, IL, US College Education 2018
Aurora University $4,000 Aurora, IL, US College Education 2018
Azusa Pacific University $2,000 Azusa, CA, US College Education 2018
Denison University $4,000 Granville, OH, US College Educationcollege Educationcollege Education 2018
Marquette University $4,000 Milwaukee, WI, US College Education 2018
New York University $2,000 New York, NY, US College Education 2018
University Of Illinois Chicago $12,000 Chicago, IL, US College Education 2018
Illinois Weslyn $2,000 Bloomington, IL, US College Education 2018
University Of Michigan $4,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US College Education 2018
University Of Minnesota $4,000 Minneapolis, MN, US College Educationcollege Education 2018
Depaul University $2,000 Chicago, IL, US College Education 2018
Colorado Mountain College $5,040 Glenwood Springs, CO, US College Education 2018
Augustana College $4,000 Rock Island, IL, US College Education 2017
Azusa Pacific University $4,000 Azusa, CA, US College Education 2017
Denison University $4,000 Granville, OH, US College Educationcollege Educationcollege Education 2017
Marquette University $4,000 Milwaukee, WI, US College Education 2017
New York University $4,000 New York, NY, US College Education 2017
University Of Illinois Chicago $12,000 Chicago, IL, US College Education 2017
University Of Illinois Urbana $2,000 Urbana, IL, US College Education 2017
University Of Missouri $2,000 Columbia, MO, US College Education 2017
University Of Michigan $2,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US College Education 2017
University Of Minnesota $2,000 Minneapolis, MN, US College Educationcollege Education 2017
Aurora University $4,000 Aurora, IL, US College Education 2017
Augustana College $4,000 Rock Island, IL, US College Education 2016
Azusa Pacific University $4,000 Azusa, CA, US College Education 2016
New York University $4,000 New York, NY, US College Education 2016
Occidental College $2,000 Los Angeles, CA, US College Eductaion 2016
University Of Illinois Chicago $12,000 Chicago, IL, US College Education 2016
University Of Illinois Urbana $6,000 Urbana, IL, US College Education 2016
University Of Missouri $4,000 Columbia, MO, US College Education 2016
Denison University $2,000 Granville, OH, US College Educationcollege Education 2016
Marquette University $2,000 Milwaukee, WI, US College Education 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for The Everett & Doris Bernardo as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 30-0145862
Website N/A
Address 1330 HOLMES RD Elgin, IL 60123-1202

Key People (2)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Everett & Doris Bernardo's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Trustee William J Bernardo
Trustee Sharon Bernardo

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated May 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.