W R Berkley Corporation Charitable Grant Program

W R Berkley Corporation Charitable Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: W R Berkley Corporation Charitable Foundation
Last Updated: February 27, 2026

Summary

The W R Berkley Corporation Charitable Grant Program supports local 501(c)(3) organizations in Central Iowa, SW Minnesota, and Eastern Nebraska. With a focus on health, community betterment, youth development, education, and food insecurity, grants are awarded twice a year. There are no limitations on request sizes, but only one grant per organization is accepted annually. Funding decisions prioritize organizations with a proven track record of efficiency and success in serving their communities.

Overview

W R Berkley Corporation Charitable Grant Program CWG, in partnership with the W. R. Berkley Corporation Charitable Foundation*, actively supports local 501(c)(3) charitable organizations within the communities in the regions where CWG’s offices are located (Central Iowa, SW Minnesota, and Eastern Nebraska). Funding decisions are based on an organization’s demonstrated efficiency, history, and demonstrated success of programming and populations served. Funding emphasis is placed on: Health & Human Services, Community Betterment, Youth Development, Education, and Food Insecurity A grant request review committee reviews requests for grant funding twice per calendar year, in the spring and fall. Funding There is no restriction to the size of each request, but only one grant per organization will be considered in a calendar year.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Foundation supports 501(c)(3) charitable organizations within the communities in which our employees live and work.

Ineligibility

Grant Requests will not be considered for:Organizations that are not tax-exempt under paragraph 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code Political or fraternal organizations School sports leagues or events and other non-educational activities such as band, choir, or debate Individuals for any purpose Religious activities for a particular denomination, except when these groups provide needed services to the community at large Staffing, salaries, administrative or general office management Building upkeep or improvements General community or social events 3rd-party funding organizations