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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The WR Berkley Corporation Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only model, and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, it awarded a total of $414.5K across 562 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$414.5K
2024
Grantees funded
562
Multi-year grantees
39%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
93
Median 1st year grant
$2.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$2.9K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
W
W Robert Berkley Jr
Board Member
W
William R Berkley
Employee
G
Gina Orlins
Employee

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WR Berkley Corporation Charitable Foundation?
No. WR Berkley Corporation Charitable Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WR Berkley Corporation Charitable Foundation give?
WR Berkley Corporation Charitable Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Connecticut, Illinois, and New York. 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 WR Berkley Corporation Charitable Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WR Berkley Corporation Charitable Foundation fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $2,100. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WR Berkley Corporation Charitable Foundation make each year?
In 2024, WR Berkley Corporation Charitable Foundation awarded about 90 grants, totaling nearly $415 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WR Berkley Corporation Charitable Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, WR Berkley Corporation Charitable Foundation awarded grants to about 560 grantees. Recent grantees include GREENWICH HOSPITAL, Feeding America, and BRUCE MUSEUM INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WR Berkley Corporation Charitable Foundation?
WR Berkley Corporation Charitable Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.