The organization operates exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational purposes, by engaging directly in support of these purposes, and/or by making distributions to other nonprofit organizations in accordance with Internal Revenue Service rules and regulations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$92.9M
+4.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$150K
Grant Count
5
Avg Grant Size
$30K
About Berry Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Berry Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in KANSAS CITY, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $92.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $150K. Net investment income was $4.7M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $92,885,041 | $88,992,086 | $42,955,710 |
| Revenue | $4,664,973 | $77,701,598 | $36,674,128 |
| Expenses | $590,093 | $14,951,291 | $20,106,437 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $4,664,973 | $57,372,360 | $23,767 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Kansas University Endowment Association ($50,000), Starlight Theater Association ($50,000), Samaritan Car Care Clinic Inc ($17,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas University Endowment Association Kansas City, KS | Support Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma Research | $50,000 |
| Starlight Theater Association Kansas City, MO | Support Starlight's Blue Star Program, recognizing achievement and excellence in musical theater among Kansas City high school students. | $50,000 |
| Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association Rosslyn, VA | Support ALS research. | $16,000 |
| Samaritan Car Care Clinic Inc Covington, KY | Support providing car repairs for low-income residents in Covington KY and nearby communities. | $17,000 |
| TAK Foundation Charlotte, NC | Provide financial aid for housing and travel expenses in support of families struggling to manage their lives while their child is being treated for cancer. | $17,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Anderson | President/CEO | 40 | $584,609 |
| Janet Turner | VP - Marketing | 40 | $324,939 |
| Kenneth Owen | VP - Workforce Training Solutions | 40 | $314,309 |
| James Krause | VP - Information Technology | 40 | $293,701 |
| Paula Fields | Treasurer/VP - Finance | 40 | $245,343 |
| Theresa Singer | VP - Training and Resource Dev | 40 | $185,096 |
| Michael Hays | Director/Chief Strategy Officer | 40 | $153,966 |
| Kathy Grier | Asst. Secretary/HR Manager | 40 | $30,810 |
| Eugene Ruiz | Director | 1 | — |
| Jeffrey Ayers | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Berry Foundation?
Berry Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in KANSAS CITY, MO. It holds $92.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Berry Foundation?
As of 2024, Berry Foundation holds $92.9M in total assets with $4.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $150K in 2024.
Where does Berry Foundation operate?
Berry Foundation has awarded grants in Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, North Carolina, Virginia.
What size grants does Berry Foundation award?
In 2024, Berry Foundation awarded 5 grants totaling $150K — an average of about $30K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Berry Foundation's EIN?
Berry Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1830400. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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