WR Berkley Corporation Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
WR Berkley Corporation Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $721,225 in 142 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $100,000. 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$721,225
- Number of grants142
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$970,474
- New grantees74%
Giving in 2025 was up from $414,533 the year before.
74% 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 | $380,261 | 80 | $205,483 |
| 2024 | $414,533 | 93 | $132,453 |
| 2025 | $721,225 | 142 | $970,474 |
How to apply
WR Berkley Corporation Charitable 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 WR Berkley Corporation Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 34 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 17 | $150,756 |
| Delaware | 1 | $100,000 |
| New York | 15 | $64,601 |
| New Jersey | 11 | $35,408 |
| Georgia | 7 | $33,683 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $33,030 |
| Illinois | 11 | $31,281 |
| Massachusetts | 7 | $29,621 |
| Missouri | 5 | $23,381 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $23,110 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tmpaa Charities Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Family Centers Inc | Charitable Event | $25,000 |
| Bruce Museum Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Kids Chance of Virginia Inc | General & Unrestricted | $18,660 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc | General & Unrestricted | $17,610 |
| Feeding America | General & Unrestricted | $17,180 |
| Friends of Green Chimneys | General & Unrestricted | $17,000 |
| Near & Far Aid Association Inc | General & Unrestricted | $17,000 |
| Washington Legal Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Circle of Care for Families With Cancer | General & Unrestricted | $14,000 |
| WWP Inc - Wounded Warrior Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $13,250 |
| Kids Chance of America | General & Unrestricted | $12,871 |
| American Cancer Society | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Family Centers Inc | General & Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| Kids in Crisis Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,948 |
| Blood Cancer United Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Child Crisis Arizona | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Cincinnati Museum Association | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Morris Museum Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Operation Breakthrough Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Stamford Inc | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Havenhouse St Louis | General & Unrestricted | $7,881 |
| Americares Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,630 |
| American Cancer Society | General & Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Community Food Bank of Central Alabama | General & Unrestricted | $6,215 |
| A Tiny Home for Good | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Automobile Gallery Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Blood Cancer United Inc | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Childrens Memorial Hospital | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Clear Path for Veterans New England Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Committee on Temporary Shelter | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Friendship Service Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Justice for Orphans Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William R Berkley
- William R Berkley Jr
- Gina Orlins
Questions people ask
Does WR Berkley Corporation Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does WR Berkley Corporation Charitable Foundation give?
$721,225 in tax year 2025, across 142 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs WR Berkley Corporation Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William R Berkley (Dir, Pres), William R Berkley Jr (Dir, VP, Treas) and Gina Orlins (Dir, Sec, VP).
What does WR Berkley Corporation Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and food and hunger.