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Isaac W Bernheim Foundation INC

Public charity
Environment · CLERMONT, KY · EIN 61-0444651

About

The isaac w bernheim foundation in clermont, kentucky was incorporated for the benefit, development, and maintenance of bernheim arboretum and research forest (bernheim). Bernheim connects people and nature with over sixteen thousands acres of scenic natural areas, a nationally recognized arboretum, beautiful gardens, tranquil lakes, an award-winning visitor's center, and over thirty miles of walkways and hiking trails. More than 500,000 people annually benefit from bernheim through visits, public programs, visitor programs, school and teacher programs, and special events. Nature-inspired art and sculpture, and artist-in-residence program, concerts, a CAFE and gift shop, and a wide spectrum of visitor activities round out the bernheim experience. Research activities include innovative horticultural conservation and nature areas management, and restoration projects. Bernheim works collaboratively with a wide variety of educational, scientific, academic, and community organizations, and relies on contributions and grants from individuals, corporations, foundations, and governmental organizations to carry out its mission.

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Environment
Employees
87
Volunteers
125

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-02-29
Revenue
$6.0M
Expenses
$6.0M
Assets
$74.7M
Liabilities
$561K

Financial history

$7.1M$3.6M$0
2021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $6.0M · Peak FY2023: $7.1M · Avg: $6.0M
ISAAC W BERNHEIM FOUNDATION INC
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Address

PO BOX 130
Clermont, KY, 40110-013

Governance

Voting board members25
Independent members25
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %0.0%
Permanent endowment %100.0%
Endowment held by related orgNo
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