Berry Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Berry Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Scales Mound, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $121,750 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$121,750
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was up from $114,250 the year before.
19% 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 | $93,000 | 12 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $114,250 | 28 | $2.4 million |
| 2025 | $121,750 | 31 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
Berry Family Charitable Trust 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 Berry Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 19 | $84,500 |
| Iowa | 3 | $18,000 |
| Indiana | 2 | $5,750 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| Minnesota | 3 | $4,500 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $2,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Union League Boys & Girls Club | General contribution to help fund foundation | $20,000 |
| Dubuque Symphony Orchestra | Membership | $10,500 |
| Kellogg School of Management | Alumni giving | $10,000 |
| Northwestern University | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Scales Mound Community Foundation | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Centenary University | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Kemmerer Village | Support services to children and families who face stress and turmoil. | $5,000 |
| Luminarts Cultural Foundation | General contribution to help fund foundation | $5,000 |
| National FFA Foundation | To support the organization that provides resources for the future of agricultural education. | $5,000 |
| River Bend Food Bank | Social service contribution | $5,000 |
| CDC Northwest Il | General contribution | $2,500 |
| Crystal Lake Food Pantry Inc | General contribution | $2,500 |
| Iowa Baseball Camp for the Deaf | General contribution | $2,500 |
| McHenry County 4-H Youth Foundation Inc | General contribution | $2,500 |
| Barrington Junior Womens Club Inc | General contribution | $2,000 |
| Barrington Youth & Family Services | General contribution | $2,000 |
| Community Crisis Center | General contribution | $2,000 |
| Dundee Township Rotary Foundation | General contribution | $2,000 |
| Ely Area Community Foundation Inc | General contribution | $2,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services of Illinois | General contribution | $2,000 |
| Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness | General contribution | $2,000 |
| The Farm Way Sanctuary Inc | General contribution | $2,000 |
| United Church of Galena Food Pantry | General contribution | $2,000 |
| Wascott Volunteer Fire Department Foundation Inc | General contribution | $2,000 |
| Anderson Humane Society Inc | General contribution | $1,500 |
| Cats Care | General contribution | $1,000 |
| English Springer Rescue America | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Fish Food Pantry | General contribution | $1,000 |
| River Ridge FFA Chapter | General contribution | $750 |
| National Loon Center Foundation Inc | General contribution | $500 |
| Raue Center for the Arts | General contribution | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ann S Berry
- Elizabeth Berry
- Robert Berry
- Lara Berry
- Christine Lillie
- Joseph Lillie
Questions people ask
Does Berry Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Berry Family Charitable Trust give?
$121,750 in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Berry Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Ann S Berry (Trustee), Elizabeth Berry (Trustee), Robert Berry (Trustee) and Lara Berry (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Berry Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and human services.