How much funding does J & E Berkley Foundation Grant provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for J & E Berkley Foundation Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for J & E Berkley Foundation Grant?

Eligible applicants: Charlottesville, and it’s contiguous counties in Central Virginia. Not funded: Projects which are designed to promote a specific political or religious agenda will not be considered.

J & E Berkley Foundation Grant

The J & E Berkley Foundation

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Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Charlottesville, and it’s contiguous counties in Central Virginia

Other requirements

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's [website](https://jeberkleyfoundation.org/)._
Any individual or organization may submit a grant proposal, provided they possess a non-for-profit tax –exempt status
What geographic area does the Foundation serve?

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Projects which are designed to promote a specific political or religious agenda will not be considered

Overview

Founded at the Dawn of the New Millenium

The J & E Berkley Foundation seeks to fund programs which better the community through education, conservation and the promotion of a civil society.

Our Emphasis is on Prevention and Interdiction

In an effort to provide a healthy and a vibrant community. It is our goal to encourage and support an integrated community encompassing social programs that help people, nature, conservation – animal and the arts.

Grants will be awarded two times per year. Based on the need, merit, and contributions of the programs, as determined by the Board of Directors. Proposals will be considered for startups, operating expenses for new and existing programs, as well as repeat funding. Innovation is encouraged.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

Any individual or organization may submit a grant proposal, provided they possess a non-for-profit tax –exempt status.
What geographic area does the Foundation serve?
Charlottesville, and it’s contiguous counties in Central Virginia.

Ineligibility

Projects which are designed to promote a specific political or religious agenda will not be considered.

What The J & E Berkley Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025: 50
Total given: $256K
Median grant: $5,000
Range: $500–$15K

By dollars: Virginia >99%, New York <1%, Alabama <1%. Top recipient cities: Charlottesville, VA; Harrisonburg, VA; Fishersville, VA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
20% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Blue Ridge Area Food Bank · Charlottesville, VA

Community services

$15K
Albemarle Housing Improvement Progr · Charlottesville, VA

Community services

$10K
Augusta Health Foundation · Fishersville, VA

Community services

$10K
Georgia's Friends Inc · Charlottesville, VA

Community services

$10K
Reclaimed Hope Initiative · Charlottesville, VA

Social services

$10K