The Berry Gordy Foundation For Truth & Justice
The Berry Gordy Foundation is a Form 990-PF private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. In 2024, it reported making 13 grants totaling $159,150 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in health, mentoring, and support for young women involved in the justice system.
The Berry Gordy Foundation For Truth & Justice at a glance
In short: The Berry Gordy Foundation For Truth & Justice gave $159K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in California. 62% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $159,150
- +30.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +18.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,242
- +10.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $943,185
- -11.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 62% first-time grantees (8 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Berry Gordy Foundation For Truth & Justice
- 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: 933 Cecina Way, Los Angeles, CA 90077
Phone: (310) 472-1313
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Berry Gordy Foundation For Truth & Justice funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ava's Heart ($30K). Together the top 10 received $122K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($31,750), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 48 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California recipients received 82% of grant dollars, Colorado recipients 7%, Massachusetts recipients 6%, and Ohio recipients 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Berry Gordy Foundation For Truth & Justice open to new grantees?
62%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 13 grantees (62%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $48K (2020) to $173K (2022). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $159K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $31,750 |
| Ava's Heart Beverly Hills, CA | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Mothers in Action Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Children's Diabetes Foundation Denver, CO | Unrestricted | $11,150 |
| Los Angeles Brotherhood Crusade Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Living Ledgends Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Presidents Fellows of Harvard Colle Cambridge, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Culture Club of South Bay Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Rock Roll Hall of Fame Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Step Up Women's Network Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $943,185 | $64,560 | $188,216 | $159,150 | 13 | $159,150 | $54,432 |
| 2023 | $1,067,204 | $6,866 | $138,860 | $121,860 | 11 | $121,860 | $7,481 |
| 2022 | $1,199,232 | $181,421 | $199,183 | $172,985 | 11 | $172,985 | $181,421 |
| 2021 | $1,217,127 | $148,868 | $63,369 | $61,000 | 6 | $61,000 | $148,623 |
| 2020 | $1,131,243 | $58,703 | $50,465 | $48,000 | 7 | — | $58,703 |
| 2019 | $1,123,596 | $56,886 | $89,596 | $89,000 | 9 | — | $53,904 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, the Children’s Diabetes Foundation says its mission is to raise funds for the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes. Step Up Women’s Network describes its work as mentoring high school girls and young women, including those from communities with limited resources or facing systemic barriers. The Young Women’s Freedom Center says it works to empower young women involved in the juvenile or criminal justice system or underground street economy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 13 grants totaling $159,150. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $31,750, with a median grant of $10,000. Notable awards included $31,750 to Saint John’s Health Center, $30,000 to Ava’s Heart, and $25,000 to Mothers in Action. The filing listed each of those grants as unrestricted. Other 2024 recipients included the Children’s Diabetes Foundation ($11,150), Step Up Women’s Network ($5,000), and the Young Women’s Freedom Center ($2,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Berry Gordy as Chairman; Carol Perrin and Suzanne dePasse as Directors; and Brenda Boyce as Treasurer.
The Berry Gordy Foundation For Truth & Justice is led by Berry Gordy, Chairman on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Berry Gordy
Chairman
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Carol Perrin
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Suzanne dePasse
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Brenda Boyce
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Berry Gordy IV (2019–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Berry Gordy Foundation For Truth & Justice
How much does The Berry Gordy Foundation For Truth & Justice give each year?
The Berry Gordy Foundation For Truth & Justice gave $159K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $122K across 11 grants.
What is The Berry Gordy Foundation For Truth & Justice's typical grant size?
The Berry Gordy Foundation For Truth & Justice's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,242, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Berry Gordy Foundation For Truth & Justice that year got $12K on average.
Where does The Berry Gordy Foundation For Truth & Justice give grants?
The Berry Gordy Foundation For Truth & Justice gives mostly in California: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (7%) and Massachusetts (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (6 grants).
Does The Berry Gordy Foundation For Truth & Justice give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Berry Gordy Foundation For Truth & Justice's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Berry Gordy Foundation For Truth & Justice's largest grantees?
The Berry Gordy Foundation For Truth & Justice's largest 2024 grantees include Ava's Heart ($30,000), Mothers in Action ($25,000) and Children's Diabetes Foundation ($11,150), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($31,750), which are not listed by name. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Berry Gordy Foundation For Truth & Justice?
The Berry Gordy Foundation For Truth & Justice reported $943K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $65K.
What does The Berry Gordy Foundation For Truth & Justice fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, the Children’s Diabetes Foundation says its mission is to raise funds for the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Berry Gordy Foundation For Truth & Justice?
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 Gordy Foundation For Truth & Justice's EIN?
The Berry Gordy Foundation For Truth & Justice's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4605488. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The Berry Gordy Foundation For Truth & Justice 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.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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