The Bard Family Foundation
The Bard Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Bryan, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 4 grants totaling $105K. Net investment income was $53K.
The Bard Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bard Family Foundation gave $105K across 4 grants in 2021 (avg $26K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $105,000
- +25.0% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 4
- -42.9% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $26,250
- +118.8% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $13,500
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Bard Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Bryan Area Foundation ($77K). Together the top 4 received $105K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 18 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Bard Family Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out 120% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2019) to $105K (2021). In 2021 it made 4 grants totaling $105K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bryan Area Foundation Bryan, OH | General | $77,000 |
| Williams County YMCA Bryan, OH | General | $15,000 |
| United Way Williams County Ohio Bryan, OH | General | $12,000 |
| Williams County Humane Society Bryan, OH | General | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $62,852 | $139,534 | $105,000 | 4 | $128,094 | $53,040 | $106,989 |
| 2020 | $3,799,428 | $246,925 | $120,705 | $84,000 | 7 | — | $229,575 | $174,001 |
| 2019 | $3,672,957 | $245,033 | $72,411 | $45,500 | 7 | — | $237,707 | $177,607 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bard Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $107K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Bard Family Foundation is led by Pamela Bard Steel, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 6 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Pamela Bard Steel
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard O. Bard
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary E. Bard
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Steel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Rbard
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott R. Bard
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 The Bard Family Foundation
How much does The Bard Family Foundation give each year?
The Bard Family Foundation gave $105K across 4 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $84K across 7 grants.
What is The Bard Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Bard Family Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $13,500, and its average grant was $26,250, across 4 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Bard Family Foundation give grants?
The Bard Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bryan, OH (4 grants).
Does The Bard Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Bard Family Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is The Bard Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, The Bard Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $107K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Bard Family Foundation's EIN?
The Bard Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0640045. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 29, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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