The Berry Foundation
THE BERRY FOUNDATION is a private foundation based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, mostly in Michigan, including organizations serving young people, supporting health and wellness, and addressing hunger and housing needs.
Key facts about The Berry Foundation
In short: The Berry Foundation gave $21K across 40 grants in 2025 (avg $523.75), mostly in Michigan. 22% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 31-1538611
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,950
- Grants made (2025)
- 40
- Average grant
- $524
- Median grant
- $475
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (8 of 37, 2025)
- Total assets
- $85,263
- Primary geography
- Michigan (62% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- 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. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$85K
+47.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$21K
+10.1% YoY
Grant Count
40
-2.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$523.75
+12.8% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Berry Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is The Berry Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 37 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $325; repeat grants $633. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 68% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 37% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 540% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filings do not state its own mission. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations working in a range of areas. Girls Group describes its work as empowering middle and high school women through year-round programming and mentoring. Ozone House says it provides support and housing services to young people, while Corner Health Center describes providing health and wellness care and education to people ages 12 to 25 and their children.
Other supported organizations describe work in reproductive health care and advocacy (Planned Parenthood of Michigan), housing stability and family self-sufficiency (SOS Community Services), and hunger relief (Food Gatherers and Food Bank of the Rockies). Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels says it provides meals and other services to homebound people in eastern Washtenaw County.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 40 grants totaling $20,950. Grants ranged from $200 to $1,300, with a median of $475. Examples include $1,300 each to Girls Group and United Way of Southeastern Michigan-UM Charitable Gift Office; $1,100 each to Corner Health Center and Ozone House; and $1,000 each to Planned Parenthood of Michigan and Detroit Public TV. The filing also lists a $1,000 grant to the American Red Cross Southeastern Michigan Chapter for California wildfire relief.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Michigan received 62% of the foundation’s grant dollars. Other listed recipient-state shares were Iowa, 11%; North Carolina, 8%; New York, 4%; and Colorado, 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 40 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
180 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GIRLS GROUP Ann Arbor, MI | GENERAL FUNDS | $1,300 |
| UNITED WAY OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN-UM CHARITABLE GIFT OFFICE Ann Arbor, MI | GENERAL FUNDS | $1,300 |
| CORNER HEALTH CENTER Ypsilanti, MI | GENERAL FUNDS | $1,100 |
| OZONE HOUSE Ypsilanti, MI | GENERAL FUNDS | $1,100 |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN CHAPTER Detroit, MI | CALIFORNIA WILDFIRE RELIEF | $1,000 |
| DETROIT PUBLIC TV Wixom, MI | GENERAL FUNDS | $1,000 |
| EPISCOPAL RELIEF & DEVELOPMENT Harlan, IA | GENERAL FUNDS | $1,000 |
| EPISCOPAL RELIEF & DEVELOPMENT Harlan, IA | CALIFORNIA WILDFIRE RELIEF | $1,000 |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF MICHIGAN Ann Arbor, MI | GENERAL FUNDS | $1,000 |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD ACTION FUND New York, NY | GENERAL FUNDS | $750 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $85,263 | $50,257 | $22,941 | $20,950 across 40 grants |
| 2024 | $57,947 | $20,567 | $20,918 | $19,032 across 41 grants |
| 2023 | $58,298 | $32,350 | $16,166 | $14,600 across 31 grants |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $85,263 | $57,947 | $58,298 |
| Revenue | $50,257 | $20,567 | $32,350 |
| Expenses | $22,941 | $20,918 | $16,166 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $22,324 | $20,274 | $15,436 |
| Net Investment Income | $28,686 | $20,267 | $24,729 |
| Distributable Amount | $4,134 | $4,434 | $3,911 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 28, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Philip K Berry, Kathleen B Irvin, and Anne K Beaubien as trustees.
The Berry Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anne K. Beaubien
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kathleen B. Irvin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Philip K. Berry
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Contact
Mailing address: 3505 Stanton Court, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: (734) 995-1108
Frequently asked questions about The Berry Foundation
How much does The Berry Foundation give each year?
The Berry Foundation gave $21K across 40 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $19K across 41 grants.
What is The Berry Foundation's typical grant size?
The Berry Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $475, and its average grant was $524, across 40 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Berry Foundation that year got $325 on average.
Where does The Berry Foundation give grants?
The Berry Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Iowa (11%) and North Carolina (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ann Arbor, MI (12 grants), Ypsilanti, MI (5 grants), Asheville, NC (3 grants) and Harlan, IA (2 grants).
Does The Berry Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 73% of The Berry Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Berry Foundation's largest grantees?
The Berry Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Episcopal Relief & Development ($2,000 across 2 grants), Girls Group ($1,300) and United Way of Southeastern Michigan-Um Charitable Gift Office ($1,300), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Berry Foundation?
The Berry Foundation reported $85K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $22K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Berry Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filings do not state its own mission. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations working in a range of areas. Girls Group describes its work as empowering middle and high school women through year-round programming and mentoring. Ozone House says it provides support and housing services to young people, while Corner Health Center describes providing health and wellness care and education to people ages 12 to 25 and their children. Other supported organizations describe w…
How do I apply for a grant from The Berry Foundation?
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 Berry Foundation's EIN?
The Berry Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1538611. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Berry Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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.
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