James Kirk Bernard Foundation
The James Kirk Bernard Foundation promotes the advancement of scientific research in the areas of suicide and health; provides assistance, support and services to those affected by suicide; advances the creative legacies of deceased artists and fosters connection and contribution of living artists, provides support and assistance to bard college, in New York, in particular to programs such as mental health and suicide awareness, the arts, scholarship funds, faculty and/or facility support; collaborates with other charitable organizations whose mission and purposes are in line with the foundation; and for any other charitibable purpose consistent with the provisions of the foundation's articles of incorporation.
James Kirk Bernard Foundation at a glance
- Revenue (2023)
- $22,210
- -5.7% vs 2022
- Expenses (2023)
- $44,285
- -13.1% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated October 2026.
How to apply to James Kirk Bernard Foundation
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from James Kirk Bernard Foundation
Active Minds Grant Program
James Kirk Bernard Foundation
Amount
Varies (historical awards: $10,000 - $20,000)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Bard College Mental Health and Wellness Initiative Grant
James Kirk Bernard Foundation
Amount
Varies (historical awards: $11,600 - $22,995)
Deadline
Deadline not published
James Kirk Bernard Foundation Award for Excellence in the Biological Exploration of Suicide
James Kirk Bernard Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who James Kirk Bernard Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2022) to $18K (2020). In 2022 it reported $2K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Active Minds Washington, DC | General Support | $12,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $22,210 | $44,285 | — | — |
| 2022 | $22,075 | $23,551 | $50,981 | $2,131 | Total only |
| 2021 | $49,505 | $44,374 | $107,553 | $12,500 | 1 |
| 2020 | $112,871 | $162,287 | $97,781 | $17,500 | 2 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About James Kirk Bernard Foundation
Based on IRS filings
James Kirk Bernard Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Basalt, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James Kirk Bernard Foundation is led by Elizabeth Bell, Executive Director & Vice President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2023 is compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Elizabeth Bell
Executive Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$47K (2020) → $22K (2023)
Sallie Bernard
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brett Robinson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fred Bernard
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lorann Stallones
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Parmelee
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Stevenson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Bernard
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $22K, to Elizabeth Bell (Executive DIR / Vice Pres).
Frequently asked questions about James Kirk Bernard Foundation
What is James Kirk Bernard Foundation?
James Kirk Bernard Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Basalt, CO.
Where does James Kirk Bernard Foundation operate?
James Kirk Bernard Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, New York.
What is James Kirk Bernard Foundation's EIN?
James Kirk Bernard Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1791881. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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