David W Bernolfo Memorial Foundation Inc
David W Bernolfo Memorial Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Salt Lake City, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $73.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $2.0M. Net investment income was $2.6M.
David W Bernolfo Memorial Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: David W Bernolfo Memorial Foundation Inc gave $2.0M across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $400K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,000,000
- +72.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -37.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $400,000
- +176.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $73,751,474
- +0.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Utah (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who David W Bernolfo Memorial Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Huntsman Cancer Institute ($1.0M). Together the top 5 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 13 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How David W Bernolfo Memorial Foundation Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out 81% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2023) to $2.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsman Cancer Institute Salt Lake City, UT | To Further Their Mission | $1,000,000 |
| Moran Eye Center Salt Lake City, UT | To Further Their Mission | $750,000 |
| The Children's Center Salt Lake City, UT | To Further Their Mission | $100,000 |
| Peoples Health Clinic Park City, UT | To Further Their Mission | $100,000 |
| PBS Utah Salt Lake City, UT | To Further Their Mission | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $73,751,474 | $2,705,646 | $2,026,333 | $2,000,000 | 5 | $2,026,333 | $2,645,646 | $2,493,851 |
| 2023 | $73,072,161 | $55,940,079 | $1,214,940 | $1,156,500 | 8 | $1,156,500 | $860,769 | $1,989,384 |
| 2022 | $3,195,301 | $3,205,581 | $10,280 | — | — | — | $18,296 | $1,224,457 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David W Bernolfo Memorial Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
David W Bernolfo Memorial Foundation Inc is led by David W. Bernolfo, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David W. Bernolfo
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Ashley Campangna
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Stephen C. Bamberger
Vice President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 David W Bernolfo Memorial Foundation Inc
How much does David W Bernolfo Memorial Foundation Inc give each year?
David W Bernolfo Memorial Foundation Inc gave $2.0M across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 8 grants.
What is David W Bernolfo Memorial Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
David W Bernolfo Memorial Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $400,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does David W Bernolfo Memorial Foundation Inc give grants?
David W Bernolfo Memorial Foundation Inc gives mostly in Utah: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (4 grants).
Does David W Bernolfo Memorial Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on David W Bernolfo Memorial Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further Their Mission" (5 grants).
Who are David W Bernolfo Memorial Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
David W Bernolfo Memorial Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Huntsman Cancer Institute ($1,000,000), Moran Eye Center ($750,000) and The Children's Center ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is David W Bernolfo Memorial Foundation Inc?
David W Bernolfo Memorial Foundation Inc reported $73.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is David W Bernolfo Memorial Foundation Inc's EIN?
David W Bernolfo Memorial Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4293165. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). David W Bernolfo Memorial Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/david-w-bernolfo-memorial-foundation-inc-morg_c311c19a794d4a60955f23c2d8ac4ce0
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