Bernal T Chomeau Private Foundation
Bernal T Chomeau Private Foundation is a private foundation based in Durham, North Carolina. In its 2024 filing, it reported 37 grants totaling $352,000 to charitable organizations.
Bernal T Chomeau Private Foundation at a glance
In short: Bernal T Chomeau Private Foundation gave $352K across 37 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), top state Missouri. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $352,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 37
- Average grant
- $9,514
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $966,835
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (11 of 37, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (40% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bernal T Chomeau Private Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1142 Gaston Manor Drive, Durham, NC 27703
Phone: (314) 974-4948
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bernal T Chomeau Private Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Salvation Army 4430653584 ($20K). Together the top 10 received $147K.
Grant Size Distribution
104 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 102 grants of 104 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Missouri received 40% of grant dollars, Wisconsin 31%, Florida 11%, New York 6%, and Washington, DC 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bernal T Chomeau Private Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 37 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- Giving fell 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 402% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $352K (2024) to $458K (2022). In 2024 it made 37 grants totaling $352K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army 4430653584 St. Louis, MO | Charitable | $20,000 |
| United Way St. Louis, MO | Charitable | $20,000 |
| American Red Cross St Peters, MO | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Penninsula Golf Association Fish Creek, WI | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Society Rye Brook, NY | Charitable | $15,000 |
| St Anthony's Charitable Foundation St. Louis, MO | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Gene Slay Boys Club St. Louis, MO | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Ephraim Historical Fdn Ephraim, WI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Door County Land Trust Sturgeon Bay, WI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Stella Manis Parish Egg Harbor, WI | Charitable | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $966,835 | $273,119 | $366,836 | $352,000 | 37 | $366,836 | $258,283 | $91,272 |
| 2022 | $989,258 | $290,967 | $466,885 | $458,000 | 35 | $466,885 | $282,082 | $121,302 |
| 2021 | $1,165,005 | $227,332 | $453,775 | $450,500 | 32 | — | $224,057 | $125,191 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bernal T Chomeau Private Foundation reported a distributable amount of $91K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Lafayette Industries North says its mission is to provide meaningful employment opportunities to adults with disabilities. Gulf Coast Humane Society describes its work as caring for companion animals in need through safe refuge, medical care, and adoptions. Door County Land Trust says it works to preserve the county’s exceptional lands and waters.
Other 2024 recipients include Gateway PGA REACH Foundation, which says it aims to grow golf with particular emphasis on underprivileged youth, and Door Cancer, which describes providing assistance to individuals and families affected by cancer.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 37 grants totaling $352,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $20,000, with a median award of $10,000. The listed grant purposes were charitable.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $20,000 each to Salvation Army 4430653584, United Way (St Louis), and American Red Cross (St Peters). Other listed grants included $15,000 to Penninsula Golf Association, Leukemia Lymphoma Society, and St Anthony's Charitable Foundation; and $10,000 each to Door County Land Trust, Ephraim Historical Fdn, and Stella Manis Parish. The 2024 filing also lists $10,000 grants to Lafayette Industries North, Gateway PGA REACH Foundation, Gulf Coast Humane Society, Heights Foundation, Door Cancer, and Door County Community Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Douglas B Chomeau, Stuart G Chomeau, and Kathleen C Andrews as trustees.
Bernal T Chomeau Private Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Douglas B Chomeau
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen C Andrews
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stuart G Chomeau
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bernal T Chomeau Private Foundation
How much does Bernal T Chomeau Private Foundation give each year?
Bernal T Chomeau Private Foundation gave $352K across 37 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Bernal T Chomeau Private Foundation's typical grant size?
Bernal T Chomeau Private Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,514, across 37 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bernal T Chomeau Private Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Bernal T Chomeau Private Foundation give grants?
Bernal T Chomeau Private Foundation's top state is Missouri, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Wisconsin (31%) and Florida (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (9 grants), Ft Myers, FL (4 grants), Sturgeon Bay, WI (4 grants) and Fish Creek, WI (3 grants).
Does Bernal T Chomeau Private Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 37 grants with a stated purpose on Bernal T Chomeau Private Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (37 grants).
Who are Bernal T Chomeau Private Foundation's largest grantees?
Bernal T Chomeau Private Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Salvation Army 4430653584 ($20,000), United Way ($20,000) and American Red Cross ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bernal T Chomeau Private Foundation?
Bernal T Chomeau Private Foundation reported $967K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $367K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $91K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bernal T Chomeau Private Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Lafayette Industries North says its mission is to provide meaningful employment opportunities to adults with disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bernal T Chomeau Private Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bernal T Chomeau Private Foundation's EIN?
Bernal T Chomeau Private Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6475603. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Bernal T Chomeau Private Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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