James and Susan Bere Family Foundation

NAPLES, FL EIN: 36-3272779

James and Susan Bere Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in NAPLES, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $359K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $142K. Net investment income was $17K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$359K

-27.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$142K

Grant Count

2

Avg Grant Size

$71K

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James and Susan Bere Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $27K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About James and Susan Bere Family Foundation

Based on IRS filings

James and Susan Bere Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in NAPLES, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $359K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $142K. Net investment income was $17K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

6states

Cities

AppletonChicagoColorado SpringsFederal WayFlower MoundNaples

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$152K$305K$457K$610K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$359,188$494,353$475,284
Revenue$28,635$22,372$17,661
Expenses$164,120$3,145$18,842
Qualifying Distributions$152,057$650$5,411
Net Investment Income$16,860$19,964$9,890
Distributable Amount$27,178$24,862$24,634

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$138K$275K$413K$550K3 grants20201 grants20210 grants20220 grants20232 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2024

THE THEDACARE FAMILY OF …$92KCHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRIES$50K

Grant Size Distribution

6 grants across all recorded years

1<$50K2$50–100K2$100–250K1$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Thedacare Family of Foundations ($92,000), Christian Life Ministries ($50,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRIES FLOWER MOUND, TXGENERAL SUPPORT$50,000
THE THEDACARE FAMILY OF FOUNDATIONS APPLETON, WIGENERAL SUPPORT$92,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
JAMES F BERE' JRDIRECTOR/PRESIDENT1
SUSAN BERE'DIRECTOR/VP/TREAS/SECRETARY1
ALLISON S KNEUPFERDIRECTOR1
JAMES F BERE' IIIDIRECTOR1
JOHN S BERE'DIRECTOR1

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is James and Susan Bere Family Foundation?

As of 2024, James and Susan Bere Family Foundation holds $359K in total assets with $29K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $142K in 2024.

Where does James and Susan Bere Family Foundation operate?

James and Susan Bere Family Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin.

What size grants does James and Susan Bere Family Foundation award?

In 2024, James and Susan Bere Family Foundation awarded 2 grants totaling $142K — an average of about $71K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is James and Susan Bere Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, James and Susan Bere Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $27K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is James and Susan Bere Family Foundation's EIN?

James and Susan Bere Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3272779. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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