Berkley Family Foundation
Berkley Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Kansas City, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $856K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $225K. Net investment income was $40K.
Berkley Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Berkley Family Foundation gave $225K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $38K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $225,475
- +17.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $37,579
- +37.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $27,013
- Total assets
- $855,984
- +16.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Berkley Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish - See Attached ($92K). Together the top 6 received $225K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 34 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Berkley Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 36% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 613% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $175K (2020) to $353K (2022). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $225K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish - See Attached Kansas City, MO | All grants were paid to organizations in which the jewish faith is supported. Names and address of each organization are avaialbe upon request. | $92,300 |
| Community - See Attached Kansas City, MO | All grants were paid to organizations that benefit the communities in which they serve. Names and address of each organization to which a contribution was made are available upon request. | $59,700 |
| United Way - See Attached Kansas City, MO | All grants were paid to the united way to assist in the communities in which they serve. Names and address' are available upon request. | $31,325 |
| Medical - See Attached Kansas City, MO | All grants were paid to organizations to medicine is the primary focus. Names and address of organizations are avaiable upon request. | $22,700 |
| Education - See Attached Kansas City, MO | All grants were paid to organizations that promote education and higher learning. Names and address of each organization are available upon request. | $12,000 |
| Arts - See Attached Kansas City, MO | All grants were paid in support the arts. Names and address of each organization are available upon request. | $7,450 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $855,984 | $275,129 | $237,597 | $225,475 | 6 | $225,475 | $40,007 | $36,776 |
| 2024 | $737,905 | $312,005 | $202,897 | $191,525 | 7 | $191,525 | $18,133 | $34,922 |
| 2023 | $584,375 | $276,675 | $244,380 | $227,816 | 7 | $227,816 | $14,611 | $31,572 |
| 2022 | $680,562 | $588,069 | $361,778 | $353,299 | 7 | $353,299 | $41,741 | $28,996 |
| 2021 | $638,502 | $304,472 | $200,097 | $191,396 | 7 | — | $82,771 | $26,718 |
| 2020 | $497,329 | $132,019 | $184,902 | $175,310 | 7 | — | $28,427 | $23,545 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Berkley Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $37K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Berkley Family Foundation's only listed officer is William Berkley, Officer on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
William Berkley
Officer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Eb Berkley (2020–2023) — Officer
- Former: Richard L. Berkley (2020–2023) — Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Berkley Family Foundation
How much does Berkley Family Foundation give each year?
Berkley Family Foundation gave $225K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $192K across 7 grants.
What is Berkley Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Berkley Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $27,013, and its average grant was $37,579, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Berkley Family Foundation give grants?
Berkley Family Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (6 grants).
Does Berkley Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Berkley Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Berkley Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Berkley Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish - See Attached ($92,300), Community - See Attached ($59,700) and United Way - See Attached ($31,325), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Berkley Family Foundation?
Berkley Family Foundation reported $856K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $225K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $37K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Berkley Family Foundation's EIN?
Berkley Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 44-6012554. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 23, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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