The Berner-Garde Foundation
The Foundation is dedicated to improving the health and longevity of the Bernese Mountain Dog. DNA, blood and tissue samples are collected and stored at Michigan State University for use by researchers for specific research projects approved by the Board of Directors.
The Berner-Garde Foundation at a glance
In short: The Berner-Garde Foundation gave $128K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $128K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $127,604
- +1196.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $127,604
- +1196.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $127,604
- Total assets
- $661,040
- -8.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Berner-Garde Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Michigan State University Research ($128K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2024) to $128K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $128K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University Research East Lansing, MI | Histio Research | $127,604 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $661,040 | $243,032 | $279,202 | $127,604 | 1 | $42,374 |
| 2024 | $720,216 | $185,552 | $45,755 | $9,843 | 1 | $18,811 |
| 2023 | $580,419 | $190,353 | $44,372 | $19,153 | 1 | $12,513 |
| 2022 | $455,715 | $140,011 | $145,316 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $461,340 | $149,501 | $89,705 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $400,544 | $70,469 | $74,686 | — | — | — |
About The Berner-Garde Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Berner-Garde Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Leesburg, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $661K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $128K. Net investment income was $42K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Berner-Garde Foundation is led by Lori Jodar, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lori Jodar
President
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brycie Marine
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Galunas
Trustee & It Director
Trustee → Trustee & It Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roxanne Bortnick
Trustee
Treasurer → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Dunnevant
Trustee
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Kaufman
Trustee
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bert Klei
Trustee
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ward Melhuish
Trustee
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracey Keith
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Latteraell
Vice President
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Reeve
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Carol Stephenson (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Mary Maliarik (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Andrea Carlson (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Susan Henderson (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Julie Latteral (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Loretta Jodar (2020–2021) — President
- Former: William Dunnavant (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Berner-Garde Foundation
How much does The Berner-Garde Foundation give each year?
The Berner-Garde Foundation gave $128K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is The Berner-Garde Foundation?
The Berner-Garde Foundation reported $661K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $243K.
What is The Berner-Garde Foundation?
The Berner-Garde Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Leesburg, VA. It holds $661K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Berner-Garde Foundation operate?
The Berner-Garde Foundation has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is The Berner-Garde Foundation's EIN?
The Berner-Garde Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3246425. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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