The Berro Family Foundation Inc
The Berro Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Boca Raton, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, including organizations working in community services, health, education, and cultural fields.
The Berro Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Berro Family Foundation Inc gave $178K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), top state New York. 41% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $178,000
- -14.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,357
- -14.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,415,676
- -4.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 41% first-time grantees (9 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (48% 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 The Berro Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6274 Nw 23Rd Way, Boca Raton, FL 33496-3630
Phone: (631) 962-2400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Berro Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County ($20K). Together the top 10 received $140K.
Grant Size Distribution
167 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 167 grants of 167 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (48%), Florida (26%), Washington, DC (11%), Georgia (7%), and Nevada (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Berro Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 22 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 35% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 213% 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 $124K (2022) to $207K (2023). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $178K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Boca Raton, FL | Operational | $20,000 |
| Israel Healthcare Foundation New York, NY | Operational | $15,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital New York, NY | Operational | $15,000 |
| American Friends of Israel Navy Seals New York, NY | Operational | $10,000 |
| Boca Helping Hands Boca Raton, FL | Operational | $10,000 |
| Emory University - Emory Autism Center Atlanta, GA | Operational | $10,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center New York, NY | Operational | $10,000 |
| Roots and Wings Foundation Brooklyn, NY | Operational | $10,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Washington, DC | Operational | $10,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Washington, DC | Operational | $10,000 |
Ready to take the next step with The Berro Family Foundation Inc?
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 | $1,415,676 | $116,165 | $188,986 | $178,000 | 28 | $180,682 | $105,911 | $84,680 |
| 2023 | $1,488,497 | $90,436 | $216,220 | $207,278 | 28 | $209,698 | $81,610 | $84,575 |
| 2022 | $1,614,281 | $55,563 | $134,987 | $124,000 | 30 | $126,170 | $46,946 | $90,552 |
| 2021 | $1,693,705 | $114,048 | $142,234 | $131,600 | 32 | $134,045 | $105,859 | $102,804 |
| 2020 | $1,721,891 | $74,480 | $210,619 | $188,750 | 49 | — | $58,841 | $93,346 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Berro Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $85K 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 a range of charitable organizations. For example, Boca Helping Hands describes its work as providing food, medical and financial assistance, along with education and job training to support self-sufficiency. Youth Renewal Fund says it raises funds for educational programs for disadvantaged Israeli youth. Israel Healthcare Foundation describes its work as providing grants to hospitals and clinics in Israel, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital says its mission is to advance cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $178,000. Awards ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Notable grants included $20,000 to Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County; $15,000 each to Israel Healthcare Foundation and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; and $10,000 each to Boca Helping Hands, Emory University–Emory Autism Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Roots and Wings Foundation, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and Youth Renewal Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rita Berro, Ed Berro, Michael Berro, and Deborah Berro as directors.
The Berro Family Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Deborah Berro
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ed Berro
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Berro
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rita Berro
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 The Berro Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Berro Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Berro Family Foundation Inc gave $178K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $207K across 28 grants.
What is The Berro Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Berro Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,357, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Berro Family Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Berro Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Berro Family Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (26%) and District of Columbia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants), Deerfield Beach, FL (3 grants), Las Vegas, NV (3 grants) and Boca Raton, FL (2 grants).
Does The Berro Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Berro Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Berro Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Berro Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County ($20,000), United States Holocaust Memorial Museum ($20,000 across 2 grants) and Israel Healthcare Foundation ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Berro Family Foundation Inc?
The Berro Family Foundation Inc reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $181K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $85K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Berro Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Boca Helping Hands describes its work as providing food, medical and financial assistance, along with education and job training to support self-sufficiency. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Berro Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 The Berro Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Berro Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3294956. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Berro Family Foundation Inc 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.
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 August 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Berro Family Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Berro Family Foundation Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Similar funders in Florida
Publix Super Markets Charities Inc
Lakeland, FL
Publix Super Markets Charities supports nonprofits addressing hunger, homelessness and housing, youth, education, and community needs in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Kentucky. Its 2024 median grant was $2,500, though awards ranged widely; it accepts online requests from eligible organizations, with application periods varying by program.
Assets
$233.8M
Grants
3,269
Total Given
$52.5M
The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Inc
Jacksonville, FL
The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida supports neighborhood strengthening, nonprofit capacity, education, older adults, the arts, and other community needs, primarily in Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam, and St. Johns counties. Its 2024 grants had a median of $5,000, while its Program Support grants offer up to $25,000; eligible nonprofits may apply to competitive programs, but donor-advised funds do not accept applications.
Assets
$708.7M
Grants
2,470
Total Given
$78.0M
Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc
Tampa, FL
The Community Foundation of Tampa Bay funds nonprofits through competitive grants and other programs focused on economic opportunity, environmental resilience, health and wellbeing, education, and vibrant communities. Its typical grant is about $25,000, and it serves Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus counties. It accepts applications through its competitive grants process and rolling Critical Needs List.
Assets
$1.0B
Grants
698
Total Given
$54.3M
Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc
Venice, FL
Gulf Coast Community Foundation funds arts and culture, civic and economic development, education, the environment, health and human services, and disaster response, with grants generally serving Sarasota and Charlotte counties, DeSoto County, Boca Grande, Lakewood Ranch, and Longboat Key, Florida. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,030 to $2,101,739, with a median of $16,251; Community Grants are capped at $25,000 per nonprofit per fiscal year. It accepts letters of inquiry for Community Grants; Catalytic and Initiative Grants are by invitation.
Assets
$533.7M
Grants
651
Total Given
$45.0M
Early Learning Coalition of Broward County Inc
Fort Lauderdale, FL
The Early Learning Coalition of Broward funds child care reimbursement and early-learning providers, including programs supporting child care and preschool, primarily in Broward County, Florida. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,127 to $3,994,863, with a median of $158,921. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$15.9M
Grants
636
Total Given
$152.2M
Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc
Delray Beach, FL
The Leslie L Alexander Foundation supports animal rescue, education, children’s services, and other charitable work. In 2024, grants ranged from $600 to $1 million, with a median of $35,000; giving was concentrated in Florida and Texas, with awards also made elsewhere. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$291.4M
Grants
622
Total Given
$28.4M
More similar funders
More Funders in Florida
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Berro Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-berro-family-foundation-inc-morg_2de15632f4c645e0940004e09b94f881
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_473294956_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{The Berro Family Foundation Inc funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/the-berro-family-foundation-inc-morg_2de15632f4c645e0940004e09b94f881},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-21. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from The Berro Family Foundation Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The Berro Family Foundation Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?