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The Berry Family Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based approach, providing grants exclusively by invitation. With a total of $114.2K distributed among 32 grantees in 2024, the Trust does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
$55K
13%
DUBUQUE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
DUBUQUE, IA
$42K
10%
LUMINARTS CULTURAL FOUNDATION THE UNION LEAGUE CLUB OF CHICAGO
Chicago, IL
$35K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
28
Median 1st year grant
$2K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BERRY FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST?
No. BERRY FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BERRY FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST give?
BERRY FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Iowa, and Indiana. 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 FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BERRY FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $2,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BERRY FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST make each year?
In 2024, BERRY FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $114 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BERRY FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST fund recently?
In 2024, BERRY FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include Northwestern University, DUBUQUE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, and LUMINARTS CULTURAL FOUNDATION THE UNION LEAGUE CLUB OF CHICAGO. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BERRY FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST?
BERRY FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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