Charles D. Berry Foundation Grant

The Charles D. Berry Foundation, established in 2018 by Chuck Berry, aims to enrich the Greater Dayton community through grants in arts, education, health, and community services. The foundation emphasizes support for programs that foster creativity, education, and well-being, ensuring a positive impact on local residents. They prioritize requests for operating and capital support, while maintaining a commitment to social equity and inclusion. Organizations must meet specific eligibility criteria, including having 501(c)(3) status.

Charles D. “Chuck” Berry created the Charles D. Berry Foundation in 2018. The foundation was born from his Christian beliefs, passion for his hometown and his many years of philanthropy.
Focus Areas
The Charles D. Berry Foundation is committed to supporting programs in the following Focus Areas, primarily in the Greater Dayton Region:
Arts PerformingVisualEducational ProgrammingCommunity Enrichment Public RadioPublic Television Museums Parks & RecreationEducationEarly Childhood EducationElementarySecondaryPost-Secondary Community InitiativesHealth & Human ServicesIndividuals with DisabilitiesFood Insecurity DiseasesImproved Health OutcomesDisaster ReliefServices for Underserved Populations Poverty Reduction Animal Welfare

Eligibility

The Foundation will accept requests for the following areas:Program or ProjectOperating SupportCapital CampaignMulti-year grants will be considered only for capital requests. Organizations can submit one grant application in a 12 month period.A Final Report must be submitted for an active grant within four weeks following the completion of the program/project before you can submit a new application.

Ineligibility

Requests are not considered for:Organizations without 501(c)3 public charity status from the IRS or classified as private foundationsOrganizations that discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, veteran status or any federal, state or local lawsPolitical causes, candidates, organizations or campaignsChurches and Religious OrganizationsSchool District ProjectsSports OrganizationsIndividualsMass Funding AppealsSponsorships *Grants or Loans to IndividualsOrganizations Outside of the United States