THE BEAR FOUNDATION
Data sourced from IRS 990 public filings
THE BEAR FOUNDATION THE BEAR FOUNDATION WAS FOUNDED FOR THE PURPOSE OF RAISING CHARITABLE FUNDS AND MAKING GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS RECOGNIZED AS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3).
THE BEAR FOUNDATION has received 4 grants from 2 known foundation funders. Revenue decreased from $208,493 in 2024 to $146,951 in 2025. Most recent reported revenue: $146,951.
Annual Revenue
$146,951
Known Funders
2
Grants Received
4
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $146,951 | $147,451 | $151,635 |
| 2024 | $208,493 | $175,253 | $156,635 |
| 2021 | $109,011 | $46,274 | $81,641 |
| 2020 | $155,030 | $170,715 | $44,904 |
| 2019 | $297,598 | $369,320 | $34,589 |
| 2018 | $340,236 | $248,191 | $106,311 |
| 2017 | $130,041 | $115,775 | $14,266 |
Top Funders
NILES, IL
MELBOURNE, FL
MELBOURNE, FL
MELBOURNE, FL
Key Personnel
From 2025 IRS 990 filing
JAMES WIENOLD
SECRETARY & TREASURER
GEORGE WIENOLD
PRESIDENT
ADAM SANDEFUR
DIRECTOR
SCOTT KURINSKY
DIRECTOR
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