The Berkley Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Berkley Family Foundation is a private foundation in Miami, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.0 million in 9 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.0 million
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees78%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.0 million the year before.
78% of its 2024 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 | $3.0 million | 7 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $3.0 million | 9 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
The Berkley 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 The Berkley Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 3 | $1.3 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Virginia | 1 | $500,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $100,000 |
| New York | 3 | $76,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brunswick School | Charitable, educational, scientific, or literary | $1.0 million |
| Trustees of Smith College | Smith college for the athletics renovation fund | $1.0 million |
| Horatio Alger Association | Student's stipend | $500,000 |
| Greenwich Hospital Foundation | Charitable, educational, scientific, or literary | $250,000 |
| The Westerly Hospital Foundation | Charitable, educational, scientific, or literary | $100,000 |
| NYU Institute of Fine Arts | Annual fund & phd stipends | $50,000 |
| Hopes & Heroes | Charitable, educational, scientific, or literary | $16,000 |
| JDRF International | Charitable, educational, scientific, or literary | $10,000 |
| Help Our Military Heroes | Charitable, educational, scientific, or literary | $7,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William R Berkley
- William R Berkley Jr
- Marjorie J Berkley
Questions people ask
Does The Berkley Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Berkley Family Foundation give?
$3.0 million in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs The Berkley Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists William R Berkley (President), William R Berkley Jr (Vice President) and Marjorie J Berkley (Secretary, Treasurer).
What does The Berkley Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and science and research.