The Berlanti Family Foundation is a private independent foundation established in October 2019 and based in Wilmington, Delaware (with operations in Beverly Hills, California). The foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports public events and charitable initiatives through coordinating, planning, and covering expenses associated with fundraising events.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.9M
-10.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
-21.7% YoY
Grant Count
42
+27.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$29K
-38.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary purpose is supporting charitable causes by taking on the coordinating, planning, and expenses associated with public events to raise funds. The foundation focuses on philanthropy and grantmaking, with particular emphasis on supporting arts and entertainment-related organizations, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and community organizations.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 38 grants in 2024, totaling approximately $1,187,372. Recent notable grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations across multiple states, with particular concentration in California, New York, Illinois, and other major urban centers including Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago. The foundation also operates in Delaware, Florida, Maryland, Minnesota, Oregon, and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Data:
- Total Assets: $2,926,549
- Total Revenue: $982,525
- Total Expenses: $1,315,488
- Number of Employees: 0
The foundation maintains a modest staff structure with no full-time employees, relying on volunteer leadership and contracted executive direction.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,926,549 | $3,259,512 | $3,860,835 |
| Revenue | $982,525 | $1,070,762 | $2,252,809 |
| Expenses | $1,315,488 | $1,672,085 | $2,620,563 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,301,252 | $1,649,542 | $2,598,417 |
| Net Investment Income | $809,772 | $368,353 | $95,029 |
| Distributable Amount | $152,268 | $159,984 | $185,344 |
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
183 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Gregory Berlanti - Director and President
- Robbie Rogers - Treasurer
- Theresa Rogers - Secretary
- Dina Segerson - Vice President
- Carl Ogawa - Executive Director ($60,000 compensation, 2024)
Key personnel work minimal hours with most receiving no compensation for their roles.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory Berlanti | Dir, Pres | 2 | — |
| Robbie Rogers | Treas | 2 | — |
| Theresa Rogers | Sec | 1 | — |
| Dina Segerson | VP | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has been active in supporting entertainment and arts organizations, particularly through event-based fundraising. The foundation's grantmaking reflects a commitment to supporting organizations serving the LGBTQ+ community and the entertainment industry workforce.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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