J F Schoellkopf IV Berkshire
J F Schoellkopf IV Berkshire is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Sheffield, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $310K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $19K. Net investment income was $63K.
J F Schoellkopf IV Berkshire at a glance
In short: J F Schoellkopf IV Berkshire gave $19K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $19,245
- +1.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,245
- +1.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $19,245
- Total assets
- $310,222
- +16.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (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 J F Schoellkopf IV Berkshire funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Berkshire School ($19K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How J F Schoellkopf IV Berkshire gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−16%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 112% 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 $19K (2021) to $27K (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Berkshire School Sheffield, MA | To Benefit Students in Liberal Arts Studies | $19,245 |
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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 | $310,222 | $65,611 | $21,655 | $19,245 | 1 | $19,875 | $62,781 | $17,823 |
| 2024 | $266,266 | $55,803 | $20,074 | $18,924 | 1 | $19,554 | $54,233 | $19,875 |
| 2023 | $230,537 | $17,998 | $22,683 | $21,331 | 1 | $21,931 | $16,246 | $19,524 |
| 2022 | $235,222 | $34,756 | $24,679 | $22,789 | 1 | $23,359 | $32,486 | $21,901 |
| 2021 | $225,145 | $51,104 | $20,276 | $18,502 | 1 | $19,072 | $48,950 | $23,359 |
| 2020 | $194,317 | $39,775 | $31,919 | $27,346 | 1 | — | $34,822 | $19,642 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J F Schoellkopf IV Berkshire reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
J F Schoellkopf IV Berkshire's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert S. Boyd
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Cullett
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Myra Riiska
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Linda Supranowicz (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: James P. Balch (2020–2022) — Trustee
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 J F Schoellkopf IV Berkshire
How much does J F Schoellkopf IV Berkshire give each year?
J F Schoellkopf IV Berkshire gave $19K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $19K across 1 grant.
How large is J F Schoellkopf IV Berkshire?
J F Schoellkopf IV Berkshire reported $310K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is J F Schoellkopf IV Berkshire?
J F Schoellkopf IV Berkshire is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Sheffield, MA. It holds $310K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does J F Schoellkopf IV Berkshire operate?
J F Schoellkopf IV Berkshire has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is J F Schoellkopf IV Berkshire's EIN?
J F Schoellkopf IV Berkshire's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6034251. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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