THE BERNER-GARDE FOUNDATION

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1995

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Lori Jodar

Phone

7034081476

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

THE BERNER-GARDE FOUNDATION, founded in 1995, is a small nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $243K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 31% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $279K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 15% operating deficit.

Mission

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.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $122,604 Revenue: $0

The BernerGarde Foundation funded research benefits the health and longevity of The Bernese Mountain Dog by funding research on cancers and other ailments by investing in genetics research and...

The BernerGarde Foundation funded research benefits the health and longevity of The Bernese Mountain Dog by funding research on cancers and other ailments by investing in genetics research and maintaining worldwide databases of Bernese Mountain dogs at MSU

Program 2

Expenses: $784 Revenue: $0

The BMDCA HF funded Antagene Research on Histio

Program 3

Expenses: $95,000 Revenue: $0

Rametrix RMU Study for cancer markings

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $200,658

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $42,374

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $243,032

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $231,739

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $6,221

Program Expenses $231,739

Other Expenses $47,463

TOTAL EXPENSES $279,202

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$243,032	$185,552	+0.3%
Expenses	$279,202	$45,755	+5.1%
Net Income	$-36,170	$139,797	-1.3%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Brycie Marine	Trustee	10	Director	$0	$0	$0
Bert Klei	Trustee	10	Director	$0	$0	$0
Lisa Kaufman	Trustee	20	Director	$0	$0	$0
Bill Dunnevant	Trustee	5	Director	$0	$0	$0
Roxanne Bortnick	Trustee	5	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ward Melhuish	Trustee	10	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tracey Keith	Secretary	15	Director	$0	$0	$0
Gary Galunas	Trustee and IT Director	20	Director	$0	$0	$0
Lori Jodar	President	20	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Julie Latteraell	Vice President	10	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Robert Reeve	Treasurer	15	Officer	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$243,032	$279,202	$661,040	$-36,170
2024	$185,552	$45,755	$720,216	$139,797
2023	$190,353	$44,372	$580,419	$145,981