Private foundation · Tulsa, OK
Grace & Franklin Bernsen Foundation
Typical grant size
$10K – $15K – $25K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
93
Repeat grantees
55
funded 2+ years
Application procedures · from 2023 990-PF
DeadlinesTHERE ARE NO SUBMISSIONS DEADLINES. APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED ON THE 12TH DAY OF EACH MONTH.
ContactTRUSTEES OF THE BERNSEN FOUNDATION · 9185844711
MaterialsALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED, REGARDLESS OF FORM.
RestrictionsRESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS ON AWARDS THE FOLLOWING "STATEMENT OF POLICIES" IS TAKEN FROM THE MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE GRACE & FRANKLIN BERNSEN FOUNDATION: STATEMENT OF POLICIES: 1)-THE TRUSTEES WILL GENERALLY CONSIDER FUNDING REQUESTS ONLY FROM THE TULSA AREA CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. 2)-THE TRUSTEES WILL GENERALLY ONLY CONSIDER FUNDING PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS THAT WILL PROVIDE A DEFINED BENEFIT SUCH AS CAPITAL PROJECTS, BUILDING PROGRAMS, OR SPECIFIC PROGRAM NEEDS OF THE ORGANIZATION. 3)-THE TRUSTEES WILL GENERALLY ONLY MAKE GIFTS WHICH WILL BE MEANINGFUL IN AMOUNT AND BENEFIT TO THE RECIPIENT.
Leadership · from 2023 990-PF
Melissa Easterling
TRUSTEE
$83K
David Zemel
DIRECTOR
$73K
Donald E Pray
TRUSTEE
$60K
Barbara Pray
TRUSTEE
$60K
W Bland Williamson
TRUSTEE
$60K
Susan Rainey
TRUSTEE
$17K
John D Strong Jr
TRUSTEE
$54K
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.
Payout rate · TY 2023
5.8%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
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607
Total grants awarded
$14.6M
Total amount
$24K
Average grant
$200K
Largest grant
Giving by year
Top recipients
Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.
Recent grants · most recent filings first
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.