Brief Organizational History

The Bardini Foundation was established in July of 1997, three weeks after the tragic death of Allan Bard in a climbing accident on the Grand Teton in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

The foundation became a sole proprietorship on January 1, 1998.

On February 20, 2001, the State of California endorsed and filed the Articles of Incorporation for Bardini Foundation, Inc. and later on August 1, 2001 California granted Bardini Foundation, Inc. tax exempt status under the Tax and Revenue Code Section 23701d.

In a letter dated March 12, 2002, the Internal Revenue Service granted the foundation exemption from federal income tax under section 501 (a) of the Internal Revenue Code as an organization described in section 501 (c) (3). Donors may deduct contributions as provided in section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code.

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer