Bernecker Charitable Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Waxahachie, TX EIN: 65-0416459

BERNECKER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC is a private foundation based in Waxahachie, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, primarily in Texas, for general operations.

Key facts about Bernecker Charitable Foundation Inc

In short: Bernecker Charitable Foundation Inc gave $385K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $38K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
65-0416459
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$384,950
Grants made (2024)
10
Average grant
$38,495
Median grant
$20,000
Total assets
$624,619
Primary geography
Texas (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$625K

+550.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$385K

+584.1% YoY

Grant Count

10

+400.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$38K

+36.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bernecker Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How Bernecker Charitable Foundation Inc gives

  • Giving grew 198% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation gave $384,950 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $3,500 to $143,000, with a median of $20,000. Its largest grants were $143,000 to MT TABOR MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH in Dallas and $124,800 to GRIGGS CHAPEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH in Dallas, both for general operations. Other grants included $22,850 to DALLAS CITY TEMPLE CHURCH, $21,500 to ALL NATIONS FELLOWSHIP, and $20,000 each to HIGHPOINT CHURCH and VERTICAL CHURCH OVILLA.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 1% to recipients in North Carolina.

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of all 10 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

DallasHickoryMesquiteRed OakBalch SpringsCorsicanaGarlandGranburyOvillaRichardsonWaxahachie

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K$400K4 grants20203 grants20214 grants20222 grants202310 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $56K (2023) to $385K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $385K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Mt Tabor Missionary Baptist Church: $143KMt Tabor Missionary BaptistChurch$143KGriggs Chapel Missionary Baptist Church: $125KGriggs Chapel MissionaryBaptist Church$125KDallas City Temple Church: $23KDallas City Temple Church$23KAll Nations Fellowship: $22KAll Nations Fellowship$22KHighpoint Church: $20KHighpoint Church$20KVertical Church Ovilla: $20KVertical Church Ovilla$20KTrinity Christion Worship: $15KTrinity Christion Worship$15KGranbury Church of Christ: $9KGranbury Church of Christ$9KMcLean Ministries: $5KMcLean Ministries$5KTown North Presbyterian Church: $4KTown North Presbyterian Church$4K

The largest 2024 recipient was Mt Tabor Missionary Baptist Church ($143K). Together the top 10 received $385K.

Grant Size Distribution

23 grants across all recorded years

18<$50K2$50–100K3$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 23 (78%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mt Tabor Missionary Baptist Church Dallas, TXGeneral Operations$143,000
Griggs Chapel Missionary Baptist Church Dallas, TXGeneral Operations$124,800
Dallas City Temple Church Dallas, TXGeneral Oerations$22,850
All Nations Fellowship Garland, TXGeneral Operations$21,500
Highpoint Church Corsicana, TXGeneral Operations$20,000
Vertical Church Ovilla Ovilla, TXGeneral Operations$20,000
Trinity Christion Worship Mesquite, TXGeneral Operations$15,350
Granbury Church of Christ Granbury, TXGeneral Oerations$8,950
McLean Ministries Hickory, NCGeneral Operations$5,000
Town North Presbyterian Church Richardson, TXGeneral Operations$3,500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants given
2024 $624,619 $915,859 $387,223 $384,950 (10 grants)
2023 $95,983 $5,193 $58,515 $56,270 (2 grants)
2022 $149,305 $21,407 $133,960 $131,700 (4 grants)
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$500K$1M$1.5M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$624,619$95,983$149,305
Revenue$915,859$5,193$21,407
Expenses$387,223$58,515$133,960
Qualifying Distributions$387,216$56,270$131,700
Net Investment Income$33,586$2,948—
Distributable Amount$13,741$2,564$2,611

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists ROBERT BERNECKER as president and director, and WESLEY J BERNECKER and BENJAMIN KISSEE as directors.

Bernecker Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Robert Bernecker, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Robert Bernecker

    President & Director

    On filings since 2020

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Benjamin Kissee

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Wesley J. Bernecker

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Mailing address: PO Box 913, Waxahachie, TX 75168
Phone: (786) 368-6705

Frequently asked questions about Bernecker Charitable Foundation Inc

How much does Bernecker Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?

Bernecker Charitable Foundation Inc gave $385K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $56K across 2 grants.

What is Bernecker Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

Bernecker Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $38,495, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Bernecker Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?

Bernecker Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Texas: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (3 grants).

Does Bernecker Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of Bernecker Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are Bernecker Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

Bernecker Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Mt Tabor Missionary Baptist Church ($143,000), Griggs Chapel Missionary Baptist Church ($124,800) and Dallas City Temple Church ($22,850), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Bernecker Charitable Foundation Inc?

Bernecker Charitable Foundation Inc reported $625K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $387K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

How do I apply for a grant from Bernecker Charitable Foundation Inc?

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Bernecker Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?

Bernecker Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0416459. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does Bernecker Charitable Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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