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.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3K
-86.6% YoY
Revenue
$22K
-5.7% YoY
Net Investment Income
—
Expenses
$41K
-18.9% YoY
About James Kirk Bernard Foundation
Based on IRS filings
James Kirk Bernard Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in BASALT, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $3K in total assets.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,963 | $22,075 | $49,505 |
| Revenue | $22,210 | $23,551 | $44,374 |
| Expenses | $41,322 | $50,981 | $107,553 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
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
Rolling / Open
Bard College Mental Health and Wellness Initiative Grant
JAMES KIRK BERNARD FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies (historical awards: $11,600 - $22,995)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
James Kirk Bernard Foundation Award for Excellence in the Biological Exploration of Suicide
JAMES KIRK BERNARD FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SALLIE BERNARD | PRESIDENT | 10 | — |
| TOM BERNARD | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| BRAD STEVENSON | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| FRED BERNARD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SUSAN PARMELEE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRETT ROBINSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LORANN STALLONES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ELIZABETH BELL | EXECUTIVE DIR / VICE PRES | 25 | $22,200 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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