Mission
The Berner-Garde Foundation was established in 1995 to assist in efforts to improve the health of Bernese Mountain Dogs. The foundation focuses on enabling scientific research, breeding decisions, and treatment options to help increase the lifespan of Bernese Mountain Dogs. The current life expectancy of a Bernese Mountain Dog is approximately 8 years, primarily due to cancers and other diseases that affect the breed. The goal is to improve life expectancy to 12-14 years.
Basic Information
Founded in
1995
EIN
38-3246425
Total Assets
$580.4 thousand
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
At a Glance

Legacy from the Heart Fund
A new fund designed for legacy giving to support health research projects for Bernese Mountain Dogs.

Research Efforts
Collaboration with the scientific community to identify genetic causes of diseases affecting Bernese Mountain Dogs.

Success Stories
Stories showcasing the impact of Berner-Garde's work in improving the health of Bernese Mountain Dogs.
Our Programs

Berner-Garde Database
A comprehensive database capturing health and pedigree information on Bernese Mountain Dogs.
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Overall Score
51
34
/100
Program Expense Ratio
57.83%
4
/20
Program Revenue Growth
0.00%
2
/20
Leverage Ratio
0
2
/20
Working Capital Ratio
13.08
20
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
8.095
6
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2023
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
Category | Amount | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 173K | 90.86% |
Program Services | 0 | 0.00% |
Investment Income | 12.51K | 6.57% |
Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 0 | 0.00% |
Other Notable Sources | 0 | 0.00% |
Total Revenue | 190.4K | 100.00% |