Bernie Mac Foundation Inc
Bernie Mac Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in Crown Point, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $11K.
Bernie Mac Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Bernie Mac Foundation Inc gave $11K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,600
- +86.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,300
- +86.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,300
- Total assets
- $10,930
- -32.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Bernie Mac Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Univ of Il - Bernie Mac Star Clinic ($10K). Together the top 2 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Bernie Mac Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 112% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $500 (2020) to $11K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Univ of Il - Bernie Mac Star Clinic Chicago, IL | Support Mission | $10,000 |
| The Reaching Back Foundation Olympia Fields, IL | Support Mission | $600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,930 | $111,909 | $115,570 | $10,600 | 2 |
| 2023 | $16,203 | $86,584 | $108,316 | $5,680 | 2 |
| 2022 | $40,851 | $141,760 | $113,019 | $1,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | $12,445 | $97,697 | $122,878 | $5,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | $37,877 | $56,568 | $89,351 | $500 | 1 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bernie Mac Foundation Inc is led by Rhonda R McCullough-Gilmore, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rhonda R McCullough-Gilmore
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Ann Grossett
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$55K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Antonio R Guillen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward A Williams
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jackie A Williams
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Walter P Turner III
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Crystal L Johnson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dennis J Irvin
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas T Gaines
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sheila R Brown (2020–2021) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $55K, to Mary Ann Grossett (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Bernie Mac Foundation Inc
How much does Bernie Mac Foundation Inc give each year?
Bernie Mac Foundation Inc gave $11K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $6K across 2 grants.
How large is Bernie Mac Foundation Inc?
Bernie Mac Foundation Inc reported $11K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $112K.
What is Bernie Mac Foundation Inc?
Bernie Mac Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in Crown Point, IN. It holds $11K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Bernie Mac Foundation Inc operate?
Bernie Mac Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Florida, Illinois.
What is Bernie Mac Foundation Inc's EIN?
Bernie Mac Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2265899. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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