Bernardine Franciscan Sisters
TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT HEALTH, CARE AND CHARITABLE WORKS OF THE BERNARDINE SISTERS OF THE THIRD ORDER OF ST. FRANCIS BY FINANCIALLY SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING THEIR CHARITABLE ENDEAVORS AS WELL AS WORKS RELATED TO THE HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICE NEEDS OF THE VIRGINIA PENINSULA.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$24.3M
+5.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$838K
Grant Count
23
Avg Grant Size
$36K
About Bernardine Franciscan Sisters
Based on IRS filings
Bernardine Franciscan Sisters is a nonprofit organization, based in NEWPORT NEWS, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $24.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 23 grants totaling $838K. Net investment income was $1.9M.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $24,306,894 | $22,944,612 | $21,088,820 |
| Revenue | $1,908,784 | $1,005,292 | $499,162 |
| Expenses | $1,230,038 | $1,078,597 | $1,161,504 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,904,167 | $989,670 | $497,270 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Bernardine Sister of the Third Order of St Francis ($193,050), Peninsula Agency on Aging ($150,000), Center for Child and Family Services ($61,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BERNARDINE SISTER OF THE THIRD ORDER OF ST FRANCIS READING, PA | TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO MULTIPLE PROGRAMS | $193,050 |
| BON SECOURS HAMPTON ROADS FOUNDATION SUFFOLK, VA | TO ADVANCE ITS MISSION AND FURTHER ITS SUSTAINABILITY | $35,000 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES EASTERN VIRGINIA VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | TO ADVANCE ITS MISSION AND FURTHER ITS SUSTAINABILITY | $41,500 |
| CENTER FOR CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES HAMPTON, VA | TO ADVANCE ITS MISSION AND FURTHER ITS SUSTAINABILITY | $61,500 |
| COMMONWEALTH CATHOLIC CHARITIES RICHMOND, VA | TO ADVANCE ITS MISSION AND FURTHER ITS SUSTAINABILITY | $10,200 |
| DREAMCATCHERS WILLIAMSBURG, VA | TO ADVANCE ITS MISSION AND FURTHER ITS SUSTAINABILITY | $10,000 |
| EDMARE HOSPICE FOR CHILDREN PORTSMOUTH, VA | TO ADVANCE ITS MISSION AND FURTHER ITS SUSTAINABILITY | $25,385 |
| GREATER HAMPTON ROADS DIAPER BANK CHESAPEAKE, VA | TO ADVANCE ITS MISSION AND FURTHER ITS SUSTAINABILITY | $15,000 |
| HAMPTON BAPTIST CHURCH HAMPTON, VA | TO ADVANCE ITS MISSION AND FURTHER ITS SUSTAINABILITY | $5,436 |
| MARY IMMACULATE HOSPITAL NEWPORT NEWS, VA | TO ADVANCE ITS MISSION AND FURTHER ITS SUSTAINABILITY | $35,100 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID BURLEY | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MICHELLE FEREBEE | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JAMES GRAY | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SISTER MADONNA MARIE HARVATH | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JOAN PETERSON | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SISTER JOHN ANN PROACH | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ROBERT SCHROCK | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| BRITTNEY SLAY | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ELIZABETH WASH | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| BO GARNER | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 4 | — |
| GENE JORDAN | VICE-CHAIRPERSON | 2 | — |
| NHU YEARGIN | CHAIRPERSON | 4 | — |
| SISTER DAVID ANN NISKI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Bernardine Franciscan Sisters?
As of 2025, Bernardine Franciscan Sisters holds $24.3M in total assets with $1.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 23 grants totaling $838K in 2025.
Where does Bernardine Franciscan Sisters operate?
Bernardine Franciscan Sisters has awarded grants in Pennsylvania, Virginia.
What size grants does Bernardine Franciscan Sisters award?
In 2025, Bernardine Franciscan Sisters awarded 23 grants totaling $838K — an average of about $36K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Bernardine Franciscan Sisters's EIN?
Bernardine Franciscan Sisters's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1822675. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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