William H Bernard Family
William H Bernard Family is a private foundation, based in Silsbee, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $121K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $16K. Net investment income was $19K.
William H Bernard Family at a glance
In short: William H Bernard Family gave $16K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $16,000
- -40.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,200
- +77.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $120,826
- -0.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (38% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who William H Bernard Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was First Baptist Church ($5K). Together the top 5 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 58 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How William H Bernard Family gives
- Giving grew 1500% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 204% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2022) to $27K (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Church Silsbee, TX | Contributions made to aid and assist the donee in the function for which they have been granted tax exempt status | $5,000 |
| Project Hope Foundation Washington, DC | Contributions made to aid and assist the donee in the function for which they have been granted tax exempt status | $5,000 |
| Florida Poodle Rescue St Petersburg, FL | Contributions made to aid and assist the donee in the function for which they have been granted tax exempt status | $2,500 |
| Mike Rowe Works Foundation Santa Monica, CA | Contributions made to aid and assist the donee in the function for which they have been granted tax exempt status | $2,500 |
| Harte research Support Foundation San Antonio, TX | Contributions made to aid and assist the donee in the function for which they have been granted tax exempt status | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $120,826 | $19,301 | $20,346 | $16,000 | 5 | $16,000 | $18,829 | $7,830 |
| 2024 | $121,871 | $31,794 | $48,773 | $27,000 | 15 | $27,000 | $28,431 | $7,725 |
| 2023 | $141,614 | $16,028 | $21,343 | $16,100 | 15 | $16,100 | $15,894 | $6,829 |
| 2022 | $149,233 | $5,853 | $2,899 | $1,000 | 12 | $1,000 | $5,771 | $8,576 |
| 2021 | $145,099 | $29,075 | $27,555 | $24,000 | 11 | $24,000 | $29,075 | $9,847 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William H Bernard Family reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William H Bernard Family is led by Sheila Carrell, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sheila Carrell
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $2K, to Sheila Carrell (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about William H Bernard Family
How much does William H Bernard Family give each year?
William H Bernard Family gave $16K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $27K across 15 grants.
What is William H Bernard Family's typical grant size?
William H Bernard Family's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,200, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William H Bernard Family give grants?
William H Bernard Family's top state is Texas, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (31%) and Florida (16%).
Does William H Bernard Family give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on William H Bernard Family's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are William H Bernard Family's largest grantees?
William H Bernard Family's largest 2025 grantees include First Baptist Church ($5,000), Project Hope Foundation ($5,000) and Florida Poodle Rescue ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is William H Bernard Family?
William H Bernard Family reported $121K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is William H Bernard Family's EIN?
William H Bernard Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-6481444. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2025 (received by the IRS August 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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