B.E.R. Home Foundation

Members Helping Members

Accepting Assistance Requests

01 Mission

The B.E.R. Home Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization within the Bonita Springs-Estero REALTORS®, Inc. The foundation is composed of three distinct arms:

Student scholarships for those pursuing real estate as a career
Members in crisis
Community outreach

Hurricane Ian Response: Following Hurricane Ian in 2022, the Foundation provided rapid-response financial aid to displaced members, coordinating with the Florida REALTORS® Disaster Relief Fund and NAR Relief Foundation to maximize support for those impacted.

$3,000 Max / 12 Months

12 mo Min Membership

100% Confidential

Eligibility requires being a BER member in good standing for at least 12 consecutive months, or an immediate family member of a qualified BER member, who has experienced severe personal financial hardship due to events beyond their control. There is no payback obligation — future donations are welcomed.

02 Request Assistance

Foundation funds may be requested by contacting any member of the B.E.R. Home Foundation. Each request is handled with complete confidentiality. Requests are examined for approval and funds are distributed in accordance with the Foundation's Bylaws.

Eligible Categories:

Emergency Medical Needs
Emergency Travel
Assistance with Food or Shelter
Catastrophic Events (hurricanes, fires, floods)
Other severe personal financial hardship

No payback obligation. The Foundation exists to lift up our community — recipients are encouraged to pay it forward through future donations when able.

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REF::BHF-ASSIST-2026 · CONFIDENTIAL PROCESS