Berry Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Berry Family Foundation is a private foundation in Visalia, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $157,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$157,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2025 was up from $143,000 the year before.
26% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $138,000 | 17 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $143,000 | 19 | $3.4 million |
| 2025 | $157,000 | 23 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ann Berry Phillips PO Box 4339, Modesto, CA 95352 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (209) 577-4800 |
| What to submit | Unsolicited requests from tax-exempt charitable organizations should clearly identify how the funds will be spent, the number of individuals expected to be served in the local region including modesto, California, and a program budget for the next calendar year. The charitable organization should also attach a copy of its IRS determination letter evidencing its tax-exempt status under internal revenue code section 501(c)(3), a copy of its form 990 filed with the internal revenue service for the prior year, a copy of its annual financial statements for the most recent three prior years, and a copy of its budget for the current year as well as the following year. |
| Deadlines | Requests must be submitted no later than september 30 for the following calendar year. |
| Restrictions | Requests will be considered only if from charitable organizations tax-exempt under internal revenue code section 501(c)(3) and servicing the local region including modesto, California. |
What Berry Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 19 | $130,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Relief Services | Helping the poor | $10,000 |
| Central Catholic High School | Support of catholic education | $10,000 |
| Community Bridges | Food for the poor | $10,000 |
| Grey Bears | Food for the poor | $10,000 |
| Hawaii Catholic Foundation Sacred Heart Relief Heart | Support of catholic education | $10,000 |
| Jacob's Heart | Children's caner support services | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Food for the poor | $10,000 |
| St Francis Catholic Kitchen | Food for the hungry | $10,000 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Community Church | Support of catholic ministries | $10,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Ministry | Food and clothing for the poor | $8,000 |
| Bethlehem Center | Food and clothing for the poor | $6,000 |
| Feeding America | Food for the poor | $5,000 |
| Sisters of the Cross of the Sacred Heart of Jesus | Support of catholic ministries | $5,000 |
| The Catholic School of Visalia George McCann Memorial Campus | Support of catholic education | $5,000 |
| Visalia Rescue Mission | Food, clothing and shelter for the poor | $5,000 |
| Siena House | Food, clothing and shelter for women | $5,000 |
| Holy Cross School | Support of catholic education | $5,000 |
| St Abrahams Classical Christian Academy | Support of catholic education | $5,000 |
| St Francis High School | Support of catholic education | $5,000 |
| Guadalupe Pregnancy Outreach | Support for women | $5,000 |
| The Shrine of St Joseph | Support of catholic ministries | $5,000 |
| Ibm Global | Missions agency | $2,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Santa Cruz County | Support of children in the community | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Scott W Berry
- Susan B Berry
- Ann Berry Phillips
- David A Berry
Questions people ask
Does Berry Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Requests must be submitted no later than september 30 for the following calendar year..
How much does Berry Family Foundation give?
$157,000 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Berry Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Scott W Berry (President, Cfo, & Director), Susan B Berry (Vice-President & Director), Ann Berry Phillips (Secretary & Director) and David A Berry (Director).
What does Berry Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, food and hunger and education.