Private foundation · EIN 30-6282543 · Greensboro, North Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Berry Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $5.1M total, median $250K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
15
$5.1M
Median grant
$250K
Stays in NC
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$75M

Grants paid in 2024

15 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Metropolitan OperaNew York, NYThe recovery fund pledge$1.3M
Central Park ConservancyNew York, NYProvide general support for the park$1.0M
The Metropolitan OperaNew York, NYTo support the production of carmen$750K
NYC BalletNew York, NYSponsorship of george balanchine's "errante"$516K
The Metropolitan OperaNew York, NYTo support the general operations and programs of the organization$350K
Florida Gulf Coast UniversityFort Myers, FLDnap and jubliee scholarship fund$304K
Central Presbyterian ChurchNew York, NYSupport for the ministry of the church.$275K
Ny PhilharmonicNew York, NYAnnual support for musical programs of the organization$250K
NYC BalletNew York, NYSupport of the performing arts (ballet)$150K
Young Concert ArtistsNew York, NYSupport the operations and services of the organization$125K
Academy of St Martin in the FieldsLondon, UKSupport the academy to make a tangible difference to one of the world's greatest chamber orchestras$50K
Boys and Girls Club of GreenwichGreenwich, CTTo support the development of children$20K
The Fund for Saint Ann SchoolNaples, FLTo support students at st. ann's$20K
Florida Gulf Coast UniversityFort Myers, FLGeneral support$10K
Yellowstone Club Community FoundationBozeman, MTSupport to allow the foundation to sustain and broaden the impact in the greater big sky region$10K

By state: New York 9 · Florida 3 · INTL 1 · Connecticut 1 · Montana 1

About this foundation

Berry Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Greensboro, North Carolina, tax-exempt since 2012. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Berry Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Berry Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $5.1M across 15 grants, a median of $250K.

Where does Berry Charitable Foundation give?

New York (9 grants), Florida (3 grants), INTL (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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