History of the Foundation

The Bernice Barbour Foundation, a private tax exempt foundation, was established in 1986 by the late Bernice Wall Barbour, a lifelong resident of New Jersey. Through her entire life, she devoted much of her thought, energy and resources toward making the lives of animals happier and healthier.

Animals and their well being were of such importance to her that she created this foundation to continue her life's work in perpetuity.

During her adult life a day never passed without the animal kingdom receiving some help from Bernice. From the elk in the Rockies of Colorado who needed hay in a severe winter, to the birds and squirrels in the yard, her dedicated hands on approach to animal welfare was a wonderful thing to witness and a tradition the foundation she founded strives to continue in her memory.

Through the generosity of its founder and the wisdom of its founding president, the foundation does not carry on any public fund-raising activities, but rather devotes its efforts to seeking worthwhile recipients for the income generated from its investments.

Trustees of the
Bernice Barbour Foundation

Eve Lloyd Thompson

Jacqueline Little

Judith Little

Kristina L. Sample

Gregory Little

Henry Turmon

Karen Lloyd

Kathryn L. Champ

Heather L. Sherman