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 $356K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $44K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $355,664
- -7.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $44,458
- +15.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $13,150
- Total assets
- $320,615
- -48.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 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 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mt Hebron Baptist Church ($217K). Together the top 8 received $356K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 27 (74%).
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 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Bernecker Charitable Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 170% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $56K (2023) to $385K (2024). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $356K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mt Hebron Baptist Church Dallas, TX | General Operations | $216,885 |
| Travis Avenue Baptist Church Ft Worth, TX | General Operations | $58,000 |
| Community Life Church Forney, TX | General Operations | $40,000 |
| Griggs Chapel Baptist Church Dallas, TX | General Operations | $15,800 |
| Mt Tabor Missionary Baptist Church Dallas, TX | General Operations | $10,500 |
| McLean Ministries Hickory, NC | General Operations | $7,000 |
| Trinity Christian Worship Church Mesquite, TX | General Operations | $6,479 |
| Crossbridge Community Church San Antonio, TX | General Operations | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $320,615 | $54,316 | $358,321 | $355,664 | 8 | $358,321 | $21,659 | $19,252 |
| 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 $19K for 2025 — 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. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 8 grants totaling $355,664.
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 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 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, 2020–2025. "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 $356K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $385K across 10 grants.
What is Bernecker Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Bernecker Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $13,150, and its average grant was $44,458, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bernecker Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Bernecker Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Texas: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 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 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bernecker Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Bernecker Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Mt Hebron Baptist Church ($216,885), Travis Avenue Baptist Church ($58,000) and Community Life Church ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bernecker Charitable Foundation Inc?
Bernecker Charitable Foundation Inc reported $321K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $358K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (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 2020–2025.
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 November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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