C J Berry Foundation
Preselected recipients only
C J Berry Foundation is a private foundation in Los Gatos, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $267,500 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $110,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$267,500
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$110,000
- Assets$6.1 million
- New grantees86%
Giving in 2025 was down from $322,000 the year before.
86% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $130,000 | 5 | $5.1 million |
| 2024 | $322,000 | 5 | $5.7 million |
| 2025 | $267,500 | 7 | $6.1 million |
How to apply
C J Berry Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 3 | $175,000 |
| California | 3 | $67,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Furnish Hope (Ein 84-3946242) | Charitable | $110,000 |
| Bend Rapids Youth Hockey Club (Ein 80-0702135) | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Hidden Harvest Corporation (Ein 33-0821743) | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation (Ein 31-1728910) | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Palm Desert Charter School (Ein 20-4151864) | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Bend Park & Recreation Foundation (Ein 93-0697553) | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Tiny Mighty and Strong Corporation (Ein 82-4829614) | Charitable | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Nella F Berry
- Derek W Berry
- Joanne Berry
- Koryne Smith
Questions people ask
Does C J Berry Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does C J Berry Foundation give?
$267,500 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs C J Berry Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nella F Berry (Director), Derek W Berry (Director, President, Ceo), Joanne Berry (Director, Secretary) and Koryne Smith (Director, Vice President).