Private foundation · EIN 33-0284355 · Estes Park, Colorado

Walter V and Idun Y Berry 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $500K total, median $500K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$500K
Median grant
$500K
Stays in CO
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$10M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lucile Packard Foundation for ChildPalo Alto, CAResearch to improve childrens health$500K

About this foundation

Walter V and Idun Y Berry Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Estes Park, Colorado, administered in care of Walter Borneman, tax-exempt since 1988. 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 Walter V and Idun Y Berry Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Walter V and Idun Y Berry Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $500K across 1 grants, a median of $500K.

Where does Walter V and Idun Y Berry Foundation give?

California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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