Berlanti Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Berlanti Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.0 million in 44 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$1.0 million
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$4.3 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.2 million the year before.
46% 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 | $1.5 million | 33 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 42 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $1.0 million | 44 | $4.3 million |
How to apply
Berlanti Family 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.
What Berlanti Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 33 | $647,900 |
| New York | 8 | $295,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $60,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fcancer | General & Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| The Actors Fund of America | Charitable Event | $100,000 |
| The Paley Center for Media | The Peter Roth Internship Program | $100,000 |
| Motion Picture and Television Fund | Charitable Event | $75,000 |
| Best Is Ahead Foundation Inc | Maryland Men's Soccer Scholarship Fund | $60,000 |
| Fcancer | Charitable Event | $50,000 |
| Young Eisner Scholars | Charitable Event | $50,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Los Angeles | General Contribution/Children's Fund | $25,000 |
| Jabali Academy | Charitable Event | $25,000 |
| The Actors Fund of America | Writers Guild Member Fund | $25,000 |
| The Paley Center for Media | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Village School Inc | The Village Fund | $25,000 |
| Geffen Playhouse Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Paley Center for Media | Paley Honors 2025 | $20,000 |
| Friends of the Los Angeles Free Clinic | Charitable Event | $15,000 |
| Nywici Foundation Inc | Charitable Event | $15,000 |
| The Giving Spirit | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Bighorn Golf Club Charities | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Burbank Youth Vocal Arts Foundation | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| City Year Inc | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Family Equality | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Cultural Center Inc | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Girls Inc of Greater Los Angeles | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of the Desert | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation of Greater Los Angeles | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Motion Picture and Television Fund | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| New York Restoration Project | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Palm Springs Plaza Theatre Foundation | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Society Inc | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Alliance for Childrens Rights | Charitable Event | $7,500 |
| Afterimage Public Media | Not Alone Anymore Impact campaign | $5,000 |
| BABY2BABY | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Cancer Support Community Greater San Gabriel Valle | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Del Shores Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Girls Incorporated | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Inevitable Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Legacy Youth Leadership International | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Lupus la | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center Inc | Charitable Event | $2,500 |
| The Trevor Project Inc | Charitable Event | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Gregory Berlanti
- Robbie Rogers
- Theresa Rogers
- Dina Segerson
Questions people ask
Does Berlanti Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Berlanti Family Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2025, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Berlanti Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gregory Berlanti (Dir, Pres), Robbie Rogers (Treas), Theresa Rogers (Sec) and Dina Segerson (VP).
What does Berlanti Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.