Bardes Fund | Foundation Profile
GrantBay analyzes IRS Form 990-PF data to help grant seekers find fit funders like Bardes Fund. Data shown is extracted from Form 990-PF filings.
EIN: 31-6036206
Foundation Overview
Based in Cincinnati, OH, Bardes Fund has awarded 146 grants totaling $1,042,303 to organizations in Florida, Ohio and 8 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $100 to $70,000, with a median award of $5,000.
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
15 of 33 recipients (45%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 34% in Florida and funding distributed across 11 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Florida, funding concentrates in Palm Beach (68%), West Palm Beach (32%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 27% growth trend over 5 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (58%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Bardes Fund'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artswave | $10,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Museums / Theatre | 2023 |
| Bath & Tennis Historic Bldg Preser Fdtn | $6,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Conservation / Preservation | 2023 |
| Boston College | $13,000 | Chestnut Hill, MA, US | Education / Awareness | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Palm Beach County | $1,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Youth Assistance | 2023 |
| Buccan Provisions Non-profit Corp | $5,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Community Fund | 2023 |
| Ccn Historic Building Preservation Fdtn | $2,000 | Newport, RI, US | Conservation / Preservation | 2023 |
| Cincinnati Ballet | $20,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Museums / Theatre | 2023 |
| Cincinnati Film | $4,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Community Fund | 2023 |
| Cincinnati Museum Center | $2,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Museums / Theatre | 2023 |
| Earth Medicine Institute Taos Fdtn | $2,500 | Taos, NM, US | Medical Research | 2023 |
| Georgetown University Law School | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Education / Awareness | 2023 |
| Georgetown Mission & Ministry | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Community Fund | 2023 |
| Henry Morrison Flagler Museum | $6,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Museums / Theatre | 2023 |
| Jefferson Scholar Foundation | $1,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Education / Awareness | 2023 |
| Newport Film | $2,500 | Newport, RI, US | Museums / Theatre | 2023 |
| Newport Hospital Fdtn | $1,000 | Newport, RI, US | Education / Awareness | 2023 |
| Newport Tree Conservancy | $100 | Newport, RI, US | Conservation / Preservation | 2023 |
| Palm Beach Day Academy | $10,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Education / Awareness | 2023 |
| Palm Beach Police & Fire Fdtn | $1,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Community Fund | 2023 |
| Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society | $250 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Conservation / Preservation | 2023 |
| Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League | $500 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Community Fund | 2023 |
| Red Sneakers For Oakley | $5,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Education / Awareness | 2023 |
| Redwood Library & Anthenaeum | $200 | Newport, RI, US | Museums / Theatre | 2023 |
| Society Of The Four Arts | $5,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Museums / Theatre | 2023 |
| Srba Historic Building & Environ Pres Fdtn | $10,000 | Newport, RI, US | Education / Awareness | 2023 |
| The Fdtn To Combat Anti-semitism | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Education / Awareness | 2023 |
| The Lawrenceville School | $6,000 | Lawrenceville, NJ, US | Education / Awareness | 2023 |
| The Lord's Place | $500 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Religious | 2023 |
| The Royal Poinciana Chapel | $5,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Religious | 2023 |
| The Seven Hills School | $36,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Education / Awareness | 2023 |
| Town Of Palm Beach United Way | $5,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Community Fund | 2023 |
| United Way Of Greater Cincinnati | $10,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Community Fund | 2023 |
| University Of Michigan | $3,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Education / Awareness | 2023 |
| Cincinnati Symphony | $5,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Theater Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Boston College | $12,000 | Chestnut Hill, MA, US | Educational Assistance | 2022 |
| Cincinnati Ballet | $11,801 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Arts Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Palm Beach Day Academy | $33,500 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Education | 2022 |
| Cincinnati Museum Center | $2,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Arts Program Assistance | 2022 |
| The Seven Hills School | $22,800 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Education | 2022 |
| Society Of The Four Arts | $5,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Arts Program Assistance | 2022 |
| St George's School | $2,500 | Foreign, Freeport, BF | Education | 2022 |
| The Lawrenceville School | $8,000 | Lawrenceville, NJ, US | Education | 2022 |
| United Way Of Greater Cincinnati | $10,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Community Program Assistance | 2022 |
| University Of Michigan | $3,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Education | 2022 |
| Georgetown Mission & Ministry | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Community Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Newport Film | $2,500 | Newport, RI, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Bath & Tennis Club Preservation Foundation | $1,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Conservation/preservation | 2022 |
| Georgetown University Law School | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Education | 2022 |
| Henry Morrison Flagler Museum | $1,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Museum Assistance | 2022 |
| Jefferson Scholar Foundation | $1,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Cincinnati Symphony | $5,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Theater Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Boston College | $12,000 | Chestnut Hill, MA, US | Educational Assistance | 2022 |
| Cincinnati Ballet | $11,801 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Arts Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Palm Beach Day Academy | $33,500 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Education | 2022 |
| Cincinnati Museum Center | $2,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Arts Program Assistance | 2022 |
| The Seven Hills School | $22,800 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Education | 2022 |
| Society Of The Four Arts | $5,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Arts Program Assistance | 2022 |
| St George's School | $2,500 | Foreign, Freeport, BF | Education | 2022 |
| The Lawrenceville School | $8,000 | Lawrenceville, NJ, US | Education | 2022 |
| United Way Of Greater Cincinnati | $10,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Community Program Assistance | 2022 |
| University Of Michigan | $3,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Education | 2022 |
| Georgetown Mission & Ministry | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Community Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Newport Film | $2,500 | Newport, RI, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Bath & Tennis Club Preservation Foundation | $1,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Conservation/preservation | 2022 |
| Georgetown University Law School | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Education | 2022 |
| Henry Morrison Flagler Museum | $1,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Museum Assistance | 2022 |
| Jefferson Scholar Foundation | $1,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Cincinnati Symphony | $5,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Theater Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Boston College | $12,000 | Chestnut Hill, MA, US | Educational Assistance | 2022 |
| Cincinnati Ballet | $11,801 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Arts Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Palm Beach Day Academy | $33,500 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Education | 2022 |
| Cincinnati Museum Center | $2,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Arts Program Assistance | 2022 |
| The Seven Hills School | $22,800 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Education | 2022 |
| Society Of The Four Arts | $5,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Arts Program Assistance | 2022 |
| St George's School | $2,500 | Foreign, Freeport, BF | Education | 2022 |
| The Lawrenceville School | $8,000 | Lawrenceville, NJ, US | Education | 2022 |
| United Way Of Greater Cincinnati | $10,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Community Program Assistance | 2022 |
| University Of Michigan | $3,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Education | 2022 |
| Georgetown Mission & Ministry | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Community Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Newport Film | $2,500 | Newport, RI, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Bath & Tennis Club Preservation Foundation | $1,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Conservation/preservation | 2022 |
| Georgetown University Law School | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Education | 2022 |
| Henry Morrison Flagler Museum | $1,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Museum Assistance | 2022 |
| Jefferson Scholar Foundation | $1,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Palm Beach County | $500 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Youth Program Assistance | 2021 |
| Cincinnati Symphony | $5,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Theater Program Assistance | 2021 |
| Artswave | $2,500 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Arts Program Assistance | 2021 |
| Bath & Tennis Club Preservation Foundation | $2,500 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Conservation/preservation | 2021 |
| Boston College | $11,000 | Chestnut Hill, MA, US | Educational Assistance | 2021 |
| Cincinnati Ballet | $10,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Arts Program Assistance | 2021 |
| Newport Hospital Foundation | $10,000 | Newport, RI, US | Medical Assistance | 2021 |
| Georgetown University | $6,000 | Washington, DC, US | Education | 2021 |
| Palm Beach Day Academy | $21,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Education | 2021 |
| Henry Morrison Flagler Museum | $3,500 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Museum Assistance | 2021 |
| Buccan Provisions | $2,500 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Community Food Bank | 2021 |
| Cincinnati Museum Center | $2,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Arts Program Assistance | 2021 |
| Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society | $500 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Conservation/preservation | 2021 |
| The Seven Hills School | $28,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Education | 2021 |
| Town Of Palm Beach United Way | $5,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Community Program Assistance | 2021 |
| Jefferson Scholar Foundation | $2,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Education | 2021 |
| Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation | $5,200 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Community Program Assistance | 2021 |
| Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League | $500 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Community Program Assistance | 2021 |
| Society Of The Four Arts | $5,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Arts Program Assistance | 2021 |
| St George's School | $5,000 | N/a, Freeport, BF | Education | 2021 |
| The Lawrenceville School | $4,000 | Lawrenceville, NJ, US | Education | 2021 |
| The Lords Place | $1,500 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Religious | 2021 |
| United Way Of Greater Cincinnati | $10,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Community Program Assistance | 2021 |
| University Of Michigan | $2,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Education | 2021 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Palm Beach County | $500 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Youth Program Assistance | 2020 |
| Cincinnati Symphony | $21,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Theater Program Assistance | 2020 |
| Artswave | $2,500 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Arts Program Assistance | 2020 |
| Bath & Tennis Club Preservation Foundation | $10,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Conservation/preservation | 2020 |
| Boston College | $10,000 | Chestnut Hill, MA, US | Educational Assistance | 2020 |
| Cincinnati Ballet | $5,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Arts Program Assistance | 2020 |
| Hospice Foundation Of Palm Beach County | $5,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Medical Assistance For End Of Life Care | 2020 |
| Newport Hospital Foundation | $10,000 | Newport, RI, US | Medical Assistance | 2020 |
| Royal Poinciana Chapel | $10,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Endowment Campaign For Upkeep Of Community Gardens | 2020 |
| Georgetown University | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Education | 2020 |
| Palm Beach Day Academy | $10,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Education | 2020 |
| Henry Morrison Flagler Museum | $2,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Musuem Assistance | 2020 |
| Buccan Provisions | $70,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Community Food Bank | 2020 |
| Cincinnati Museum Center | $2,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Arts Program Assistance | 2020 |
| Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society | $250 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Conservation/preservation | 2020 |
| Preservation Society Of Newport County | $250 | Newport, RI, US | Conservation/preservation | 2020 |
| Share Our Strength | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Food Assistance | 2020 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $250 | Memphis, TN, US | Medical/research Assistance | 2020 |
| The Seven Hills School | $1,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Education | 2020 |
| Town Of Palm Beach United Way | $500 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Community Program Assistance | 2020 |
| Various Organizations | $7,100 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Miscellaneous Assistance | 2018 |
| Cincinnati Symphony | $21,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Theater Program Assistance | 2018 |
| Artswave | $2,500 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Arts Program Assistance | 2018 |
| The Lawrenceville School | $5,000 | Lawrenceville, NJ, US | Educational Assitance | 2018 |
| United Way Of Greater Cincinnati | $5,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Community Assistance | 2018 |
| The Society Of The Four Arts | $10,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Capital Campaign | 2018 |
| Bath & Tennis Club Preservation Foundation | $10,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Conservation/preservation | 2018 |
| The Seven Hills School | $4,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Educational Assistance | 2018 |
| Boston College | $5,000 | Chestnut Hill, MA, US | Educational Assistance | 2018 |
| Cincinnati Ballet | $10,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Arts Program Assistance | 2018 |
| Hospice Foundation Of Palm Beach County | $3,400 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Medical Assistance For End Of Life Care | 2018 |
| Newport Historical Society | $5,000 | Newport, RI, US | Historial Preservation Assistance | 2018 |
| Newport Hospital Foundation | $3,500 | Newport, RI, US | Medical Assistance | 2018 |
| Royal Poinciana Chapel | $19,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Endowment Campaign For Upkeep Of Community Gardens | 2018 |
| Georgetown University | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Education | 2018 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $2,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Community Assistance | 2018 |
| Palm Beach Day Academy | $2,500 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Education | 2018 |
| Share Our Strength | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Community Assistance | 2018 |
Foundations Similar to Bardes Fund
Discover 5 foundations with comparable assets ($1,869,285-$1,906,631), similar grant patterns, and geographic focus in OH that may also align with your organization's funding needs and grant seeking strategy.
| Foundation Name | Total Assets | Typical Grant Size | Service Area | Similarity Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
The Smith Family Charitable Ta
EIN: 36-7634748 | 133 grants awarded |
$1,875,750
(≈ Similar) |
$3,000
median grant |
Brooklyn, OH
Same state |
|
|
The Tom H And Anne H Jenkins Char
EIN: 45-6545911 | 69 grants awarded |
$1,874,355
(≈ Similar) |
$3,000
median grant |
Bay Village, OH
Same state |
|
|
Henry Bertha & Edward
EIN: 31-6030079 | 95 grants awarded |
$1,869,285
(≈ Similar) |
$5,000
median grant |
Beachwood, OH
Same state |
|
|
Helen E Allen Charitable Foundation
EIN: 85-2595921 | 101 grants awarded |
$1,904,016
(≈ Similar) |
$2,500
median grant |
Cincinnati, OH
Same state |
|
|
John C Enk Char Residual Trust
EIN: 01-6056431 | 110 grants awarded |
$1,906,631
(≈ Similar) |
$3,760
median grant |
Brooklyn, OH
Same state |
|
Related Foundation Resources in OH:
Contact Information
Official contact details for Bardes Fund as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 31-6036206 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 3874 PAXTON AVE STE 9208 Cincinnati, OH 45209-0000 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Bardes Fund's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | |
|---|---|
| Treasurer | |
| Secretary |
Forms 990-PF
IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.
Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- 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
About This Foundation Profile
This comprehensive foundation profile for Bardes Fund is powered by Grant Bay's advanced foundation research platform. Our system analyzes IRS Form 990-PF filings, grant histories, and philanthropic patterns to provide nonprofit organizations with actionable intelligence for grant seeking success.
Data Sources & Accuracy
All information is derived from official IRS filings and public records. Grant Bay processes thousands of Form 990-PF documents to extract grant details, financial data, and organizational information. Data accuracy depends on foundation reporting quality and IRS filing completeness.
Research Applications
Use this profile for prospect research, grant strategy development, application preparation, and relationship building. Combine this data with additional research on foundation priorities, application processes, and board member backgrounds for comprehensive grant seeking strategies.