Bernecker Charitable Foundation Inc
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.
Bernecker Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Bernecker Charitable Foundation Inc gave $385K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $38K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $384,950
- +584.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +400.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $38,495
- +36.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $624,619
- +550.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Bernecker Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 913, Waxahachie, TX 75168
Phone: (786) 368-6705
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bernecker Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
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
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 23 (78%).
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
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $56K (2023) to $385K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $385K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mt Tabor Missionary Baptist Church Dallas, TX | General Operations | $143,000 |
| Griggs Chapel Missionary Baptist Church Dallas, TX | General Operations | $124,800 |
| Dallas City Temple Church Dallas, TX | General Oerations | $22,850 |
| All Nations Fellowship Garland, TX | General Operations | $21,500 |
| Highpoint Church Corsicana, TX | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Vertical Church Ovilla Ovilla, TX | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Trinity Christion Worship Mesquite, TX | General Operations | $15,350 |
| Granbury Church of Christ Granbury, TX | General Oerations | $8,950 |
| McLean Ministries Hickory, NC | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Town North Presbyterian Church Richardson, TX | General Operations | $3,500 |
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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 | $624,619 | $915,859 | $387,223 | $384,950 | 10 | $387,216 | $33,586 | $13,741 |
| 2023 | $95,983 | $5,193 | $58,515 | $56,270 | 2 | $56,270 | $2,948 | $2,564 |
| 2022 | $149,305 | $21,407 | $133,960 | $131,700 | 4 | $131,700 | — | $2,611 |
| 2021 | $261,858 | $60,247 | $131,379 | $129,220 | 3 | $129,220 | $1,702 | $14,369 |
| 2020 | $332,990 | $309,193 | $60,846 | $58,670 | 4 | — | $7,017 | $7,587 |
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.
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.
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.
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 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 2020–2024
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