Berkeley Township PBA Local #237
The organization was established to further the interests of its membership by seeking improved terms and conditions of employment, to render moral and material aid to members as needed, to provide representation and/or counsel in legal proceedings, and to promote social and fraternal activities.
Berkeley Township PBA Local #237 at a glance
In short: Berkeley Township PBA Local #237 gave $12K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,707
- -1.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,854
- -1.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,854
- Total assets
- $24,729
- -12.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Berkeley Township PBA Local #237 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Police Unity Tour Inc Chapter 10 ($6K). Together the top 2 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2025) to $48K (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $12K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Police Unity Tour Inc Chapter 10 Bayville, NJ | General Support | $6,300 |
| Special Olympics of New Jersey Inc Lawrenceville, NJ | General Support | $5,407 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,729 | $221,478 | $224,939 | $11,707 | 2 | $3 |
| 2024 | $28,190 | $184,316 | $206,253 | $11,850 | 2 | $32 |
| 2023 | $50,127 | $191,256 | $199,750 | $48,337 | Total only | $36 |
| 2022 | $58,619 | $143,015 | $193,345 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $112,700 | $167,418 | $154,387 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Berkeley Township PBA Local #237
Based on IRS filings
Berkeley Township PBA Local #237 is a public charity focused on mutual and membership benefit, based in Bayville, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $25K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $12K. Net investment income was $3.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Berkeley Township PBA Local #237 is led by Joseph Chester, President since 2025 (on filings since 2022); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joseph Chester
President
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Davis
Trustee
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Packen
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Zilavetz
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Shick
Delegate
On filings since 2018
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Wahl
Treasurer
On filings since 2018
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Drivanos
Vice President
Financial Secretary → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mikki Baranyzy
Financial Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Murawski
Recording Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Don Rowley (2018–2024) — President
- Former: Shane Leighton (2022–2024) — Recording Secretary
- Former: Jacob Camaraza (2024) — Trustee
- Former: William Shoemaker (2024) — Trustee
- Former: Chris Shick (2023) — Delegate
- Former: Christopher Walters (2018) — Secretary
- Former: Shawn Bowens (2018) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Berkeley Township PBA Local #237
How much does Berkeley Township PBA Local #237 give each year?
Berkeley Township PBA Local #237 gave $12K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $12K across 2 grants.
How large is Berkeley Township PBA Local #237?
Berkeley Township PBA Local #237 reported $25K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $221K.
What is Berkeley Township PBA Local #237?
Berkeley Township PBA Local #237 is a public charity focused on mutual and membership benefit, based in Bayville, NJ. It holds $25K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Berkeley Township PBA Local #237 operate?
Berkeley Township PBA Local #237 has awarded grants in New Jersey.
What is Berkeley Township PBA Local #237's EIN?
Berkeley Township PBA Local #237's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2215146. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS April 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 8, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
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