Darrel E Berry Charitable Foundation
DARREL E BERRY is a private foundation based in Mt Lookout, West Virginia. Its 2023 filing is marked as a final return, indicating that the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Darrel E Berry Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Darrel E Berry Charitable Foundation gave $69K across 10 grants in 2023 (avg $7K), mostly in West Virginia. 90% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $68,587
- +408.1% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 10
- +233.3% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $6,859
- +52.4% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $5,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 90% first-time grantees (9 of 10, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (64% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Darrel E Berry Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The 2023 filing says the foundation accepts unsolicited requests. It lists Troy Berry as the contact and asks applicants to provide the organization’s name, charitable purpose, and a copy of its 501(c)(3) status. The filing lists no restrictions on awards. Because the 2023 return is marked final, these filing instructions should not be treated as current.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Troy Berry
Mailing address: 760 East Mount Lookout Road, Mt Lookout, WV 26678
Phone: (319) 573-9092
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Darrel E Berry Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Woolson Friends Church ($22K). Together the top 10 received $69K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2023 grants went to recipients in West Virginia (64% of grant dollars), Iowa (32%), and North Carolina (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Darrel E Berry Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
90%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 9 of 10 grantees (90%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 10% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 628% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2023). 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 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $69K (2023). In 2023 it made 10 grants totaling $69K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Woolson Friends Church Richland, IA | General Support | $22,000 |
| Salvation Army Charleston, WV | General Support | $10,000 |
| Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association Charleston, WV | General Support | $10,000 |
| Love Hope Center for the Arts Fayetteville, WV | General Support | $5,087 |
| New River Humane Society Inc Oak Hill, WV | General Support | $5,000 |
| Fayette Trail Coalition Fayetteville, WV | General Support | $5,000 |
| Roane County Humane Society Spencer, WV | General Support | $5,000 |
| Elk River Trail Foundation Elkview, WV | General Support | $2,500 |
| The V Foundation Cary, NC | General Support | $2,500 |
| Nicholas Co Animal Shelters Summersville, WV | General Support | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
In 2023, the foundation reported 10 grants. Assets were not provided for that year.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $-6,125 | $72,950 | $68,587 | 10 | $70,769 | — | $1,570 |
| 2022 | $69,336 | $3,570 | $15,101 | $13,500 | 3 | $14,300 | $2,769 | $3,654 |
| 2021 | $92,092 | $4,049 | $3,271 | $1,700 | 3 | $2,462 | $3,286 | $4,361 |
| 2020 | $88,675 | $3,925 | $10,749 | $9,425 | 7 | — | $3,283 | $4,248 |
| 2019 | $95,539 | $4,660 | $6,430 | $5,175 | 3 | — | $3,952 | $4,783 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Darrel E Berry Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2023 — 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 2023 grants included support for animal welfare, arts, trail-related organizations, a church, the Salvation Army, and cancer research. For example, New River Humane Society says its mission is to serve animals and community members in Fayette County and surrounding areas, including through spay/neuter programs and finding safe homes for pets. The V Foundation says it funds cancer research and scientists to accelerate progress against cancer.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $68,587. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $22,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest awards included $22,000 to Woolson Friends Church in Richland, Iowa; $10,000 each to the Salvation Army in Charleston, West Virginia, and Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association in Charleston, West Virginia; and $5,087 to Love Hope Center for the Arts in Fayetteville, West Virginia. Other recipients included New River Humane Society ($5,000), Fayette Trail Coalition ($5,000), Roane County Humane Society ($5,000), Elk River Trail Foundation ($2,500), the V Foundation ($2,500), and Nicholas County Animal Shelters ($1,500). All were listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Troy Berry was listed as president, treasurer, and secretary on the 2023 filing.
Darrel E Berry Charitable Foundation is led by Troy Berry, President, Treasurer & Secretary on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Troy Berry
President, Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Darrel E Berry Charitable Foundation
How much does Darrel E Berry Charitable Foundation give each year?
Darrel E Berry Charitable Foundation gave $69K across 10 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $14K across 3 grants.
What is Darrel E Berry Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Darrel E Berry Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,859, across 10 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Darrel E Berry Charitable Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does Darrel E Berry Charitable Foundation give grants?
Darrel E Berry Charitable Foundation gives mostly in West Virginia: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Iowa (32%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charleston, WV (2 grants) and Fayetteville, WV (2 grants).
Does Darrel E Berry Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Darrel E Berry Charitable Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Darrel E Berry Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Darrel E Berry Charitable Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Woolson Friends Church ($22,000), Salvation Army ($10,000) and Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association ($10,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Darrel E Berry Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for animal welfare, arts, trail-related organizations, a church, the Salvation Army, and cancer research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Darrel E Berry Charitable Foundation?
The 2023 filing says the foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Darrel E Berry Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Darrel E Berry Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Darrel E Berry Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Darrel E Berry Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-3222944. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Does Darrel E Berry Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 24, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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