Berry Charitable Foundation
Berry Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Greensboro, North Carolina. Its 2024 grants supported organizations including performing-arts institutions, a park conservancy, a church, a university, and organizations serving children.
Berry Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Berry Charitable Foundation gave $5.1M across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $342K), mostly in New York. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,130,510
- +1.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +15.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $342,034
- -11.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250,000
- Total assets
- $74,630,040
- +3.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (3 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Berry Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1101 Norwalk Street, Greensboro, NC 27407
Phone: (239) 930-8068
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Berry Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Metropolitan Opera ($2.4M across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $4.8M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($304,225), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 61 (28%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 7% to recipients in Florida. The filing’s state breakdown also lists an unidentified state share of 1%; Connecticut and Montana each appear as 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Berry Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 12 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $565K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $275K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 49% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 115% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.4M (2021) to $5.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $5.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Metropolitan Opera New York, NY | The Recovery Fund Pledge | $1,300,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy New York, NY | Provide General Support for the Park | $1,000,000 |
| The Metropolitan Opera New York, NY | To Support the Production of Carmen | $750,000 |
| NYC Ballet New York, NY | Sponsorship of George Balanchine's "Errante" | $516,285 |
| The Metropolitan Opera New York, NY | To support the general operations and programs of the organization | $350,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $304,225 |
| Central Presbyterian Church New York, NY | Support for the Ministry of the Church. | $275,000 |
| NY Philharmonic New York, NY | Annual Support for Musical Programs of the Organization | $250,000 |
| NYC Ballet New York, NY | Support of the Performing Arts (Ballet) | $150,000 |
| Young Concert Artists New York, NY | Support the Operations and Services of the Organization | $125,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $74,630,040 | $7,861,529 | $5,438,520 | $5,130,510 | 15 | $5,165,010 | $7,677,638 | $4,472,096 |
| 2023 | $72,207,031 | $5,819,374 | $5,441,493 | $5,040,679 | 13 | $5,070,679 | $5,602,860 | $4,280,413 |
| 2022 | $71,829,150 | $10,018,176 | $4,528,023 | $4,019,977 | 13 | $4,045,405 | $9,338,561 | $4,343,785 |
| 2021 | $66,443,887 | $19,441,279 | $3,651,085 | $3,443,643 | 12 | $3,464,643 | $12,360,219 | $4,171,820 |
| 2020 | $56,664,634 | $5,718,485 | $4,242,729 | $3,905,000 | 8 | — | $1,427,237 | $3,150,714 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Berry Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations working in areas such as the performing arts, education, conservation, and children’s development. For example, Young Concert Artists says its mission is to discover and launch the careers of extraordinary young classical musicians and expand the reach and relevance of classical music. An individual recipient Coast University’s supporting organization describes its mission as advancing the university and its students, including by providing resources for teaching, scholarship, and public service. The Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich grant was described as supporting the development of children.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $5,130,510. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $1,300,000, with a median of $250,000. Notable grants included $1,300,000 to The Metropolitan Opera for its Recovery Fund pledge; $1,000,000 to Central Park Conservancy for general support; $750,000 to The Metropolitan Opera for the production of *Carmen*; and $516,285 to NYC Ballet to sponsor George Balanchine’s “Errante.” Other reported grants included $304,225 to an individual recipient Coast University for its DNAP and Jubilee Scholarship Fund, and $275,000 to Central Presbyterian Church for support of its ministry.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Ray D. Berry is listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
Berry Charitable Foundation is led by Ray D. Berry, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ray D. Berry
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Berry Charitable Foundation
How much does Berry Charitable Foundation give each year?
Berry Charitable Foundation gave $5.1M across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5.0M across 13 grants.
What is Berry Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Berry Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $250,000, and its average grant was $342,034, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Berry Charitable Foundation that year got $17K on average.
Where does Berry Charitable Foundation give grants?
Berry Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New York: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants).
Does Berry Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 20% of Berry Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Berry Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Berry Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Metropolitan Opera ($2,400,000 across 3 grants), Central Park Conservancy ($1,000,000) and NYC Ballet ($666,285 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($304,225), which are not listed by name. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Berry Charitable Foundation?
Berry Charitable Foundation reported $74.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Berry Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations working in areas such as the performing arts, education, conservation, and children’s development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Berry Charitable Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Berry Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Berry Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-6282543. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Berry Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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