Theresa a & Thomas W Berry Foundation
Theresa a & Thomas W Berry Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chatham, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 4 grants totaling $58K.
Theresa a & Thomas W Berry Foundation at a glance
In short: Theresa a & Thomas W Berry Foundation gave $58K across 4 grants in 2023 (avg $14K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $57,716
- +243.5% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 4
- -33.3% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $14,429
- +415.3% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $6,500
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (83% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Theresa a & Thomas W Berry Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Community Foundation of NJ - Berry Family Fund (DAF) ($42K). Together the top 4 received $58K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Theresa a & Thomas W Berry Foundation gives
- Giving grew 158% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 479% 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2022) to $58K (2023). In 2023 it made 4 grants totaling $58K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of NJ - Berry Family Fund (DAF) Morristown, NJ | General Support | $41,716 |
| Brown University Providence, RI | General Support | $10,000 |
| Chatham Senior Services Center of the Chathams Inc Chatham, NJ | General Support | $3,000 |
| New Jersey Advocates for Aging Well Trenton, NJ | General Support | $3,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $916 | $65,022 | $57,716 | 4 | $61,321 | — | — |
| 2022 | $64,106 | $42 | $20,300 | $16,800 | 6 | $18,550 | — | $3,874 |
| 2021 | $84,364 | $142 | $30,550 | $23,550 | 1 | — | — | $4,767 |
| 2020 | $114,772 | $5,866 | $22,400 | $22,400 | 1 | — | $2,072 | $5,670 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Theresa a & Thomas W Berry Foundation's 2023 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Barrie A. Wigmore
Trustee & Part-Time
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Theresa A. Berry
Trustee & Part-Time
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas W. Berry
Trustee & Part-Time
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Theresa a & Thomas W Berry Foundation
How much does Theresa a & Thomas W Berry Foundation give each year?
Theresa a & Thomas W Berry Foundation gave $58K across 4 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $17K across 6 grants.
What is Theresa a & Thomas W Berry Foundation's typical grant size?
Theresa a & Thomas W Berry Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $6,500, and its average grant was $14,429, across 4 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Theresa a & Thomas W Berry Foundation give grants?
Theresa a & Thomas W Berry Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Rhode Island (17%).
Does Theresa a & Thomas W Berry Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Theresa a & Thomas W Berry Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Theresa a & Thomas W Berry Foundation's EIN?
Theresa a & Thomas W Berry Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3437930. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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