Archie W & Grace Berry Foundation

WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA EIN: 23-6951678

The Archie W & Grace Berry Foundation is a private foundation based in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. Established in 1989, it operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with a focus on grantmaking to nonprofit organizations.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$5.0M

-2.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$635K

+11.0% YoY

Grant Count

+14.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$40K

-2.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Archie W & Grace Berry Foundation reported a distributable amount of $649K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation primarily funds:

Arts and culture initiatives, particularly theatrical programming
Education and public programs for families
General operating support for nonprofit organizations

Specific funding priorities include support for the Kimmel series in Philadelphia and the Colonial Theatre series, as well as the division of education and public programs.

Grantmaking

The foundation made 16 grants in 2024, with total giving of $635,000.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Pennsylvania and Washington.

Grant Distribution by State

Pennsylvania $2.2M (96%)

Washington $58K (3%)

North Carolina $27K (1%)

States

North Carolina Pennsylvania Washington

Cities

AmblerAshevilleAudubonBothellCoatesvilleFort WashingtonGlenmooreHarrisburgPhiladelphiaPhoenixvilleUniversity ParkUwchlandWayne

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year Ending June 2024:

Total Assets: $5,037,542
Total Revenue: $640,547
Total Expenses: $752,209
Total Liabilities: $0
Total Giving: $635,000

The foundation has maintained consistent financial activity, with Form 990 tax filings available from 2012 to 2024.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$5,037,542	$5,153,170	$5,148,722
Revenue	$640,547	$673,549	$829,356
Expenses	$752,209	$668,143	$657,474
Qualifying Distributions	$638,928	$575,075	$555,272
Net Investment Income	$551,220	$598,345	$745,896
Distributable Amount	$648,584	$551,369	$623,483

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

58 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Association for Colonial Theatre ($100,000), French and Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust ($75,000), Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia ($60,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN CHESTNUT FOUNDATION UNIVERSITY PARK, PA	GENERAL PURPOSE	$30,000
ASSOCIATION FOR COLONIAL THEATRE PHOENIXVILLE, PA	GENERAL PURPOSE	$100,000
AUDUBON PENNSYLVANIA HARRISBURG, PA	GENERAL PURPOSE	$35,000
CHAMBER ORCHESTRA OF PHILADELPHIA PHILADELPHIA, PA	GENERAL PURPOSE	$60,000
CHARLESTOWN PLAYHOUSE PHOENIXVILLE, PA	GENERAL PURPOSE	$30,000
COATESVILLE YOUTH INITIATIVE COATESVILLE, PA	GENERAL PURPOSE	$15,000
FRENCH AND PICKERING CREEKS CONSERVATION TRUST PHOENIXVILLE, PA	GENERAL PURPOSE	$75,000
LUDWIG'S CORNER HORSE SHOW ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION UWCHLAND, PA	GENERAL PURPOSE	$50,000
MENDELSSOHN CLUB OF PHILADELPHIA PHILADELPHIA, PA	GENERAL PURPOSE	$60,000
MONTGOMERY CHORALE AND ORCHESTRA AMBLER, PA	GENERAL PURPOSE	$12,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ROBERT R BERRY	TRUSTEE	2	—
BARBARA BERRY	TRUSTEE	2	—
SUSAN BERRY-GORELLI	TRUSTEE	2	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Archie W & Grace Berry Foundation fund?

The foundation primarily funds: • Arts and culture initiatives, particularly theatrical programming • Education and public programs for families • General operating support for nonprofit organizations Specific funding priorities include support for the Kimmel series in Philadelphia and the Colonial Theatre series, as well as the division of education and public programs.

How do I apply for a grant from Archie W & Grace Berry Foundation?

**Grant Characteristics:** • Typical grant awards range from $10,000 to $100,000 • Recent grants have included awards of $100,000, $75,000, and $60,000 **Recent Grants (2024):** • The Colonial Theatre: $100,000 (General Purpose) • French and Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust: $75,000 (General Purpose) • Concerto Soloists Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia: $60,000 (General Purpose) The foundation made 16 grants in 2024, with total giving of $635,000.

Where does Archie W & Grace Berry Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Pennsylvania and Washington.

What size grants does Archie W & Grace Berry Foundation award?

In 2024, Archie W & Grace Berry Foundation awarded 16 grants totaling $635K — an average of about $40K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Archie W & Grace Berry Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Archie W & Grace Berry Foundation reported a distributable amount of $649K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Archie W & Grace Berry Foundation's EIN?

Archie W & Grace Berry Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6951678. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.