BERRY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION (F/K/A THE PAIKO FOUNDATION)
Greensboro, NC, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
30-6282543
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Berry Charitable Foundation, formerly known as the Paiko Foundation, is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in New York, Florida, and Colorado. With a total of $5.1 million in grants paid to 14 grantees in 2024, the foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

Metropolitan Opera Association Inc
$3.9M
15%
CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
$2.8M
11%
BRAVO COLORADO AT BEAVER CREEK-VAIL INC DBA BRAVO VAIL VALLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL
$2.4M
9%
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Total No. of Grants
15
Median 1st year grant
$35K
Median 2nd year grant
$412.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BERRY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION (F/K/A THE PAIKO FOUNDATION)?
No. BERRY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION (F/K/A THE PAIKO FOUNDATION) does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BERRY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION (F/K/A THE PAIKO FOUNDATION) give?
BERRY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION (F/K/A THE PAIKO FOUNDATION) primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Florida, and Colorado. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are BERRY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION (F/K/A THE PAIKO FOUNDATION)’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BERRY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION (F/K/A THE PAIKO FOUNDATION) fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $35 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BERRY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION (F/K/A THE PAIKO FOUNDATION) make each year?
In 2024, BERRY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION (F/K/A THE PAIKO FOUNDATION) awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $5.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BERRY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION (F/K/A THE PAIKO FOUNDATION) fund recently?
In 2024, BERRY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION (F/K/A THE PAIKO FOUNDATION) awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include Metropolitan Opera Association Inc, CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, and BRAVO COLORADO AT BEAVER CREEK-VAIL INC DBA BRAVO VAIL VALLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BERRY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION (F/K/A THE PAIKO FOUNDATION)?
BERRY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION (F/K/A THE PAIKO FOUNDATION) does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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