Berry Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Berry Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wichita, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.8 million in 74 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.8 million
- Number of grants74
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
53% 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 | $740,562 | 99 | $55,625 |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 67 | $28,895 |
| 2025 | $1.8 million | 74 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Officers of the Foundation 2402 E 37th St N, Wichita, KS 67219 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (316) 832-0171 |
| What to submit | The berry foundation was established to expend funds to recognized charitable organizations. The charitable contributions are made at the discretion of the officers of the foundation. |
What Berry Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 49 | $1.6 million |
| Missouri | 6 | $57,055 |
| Virginia | 3 | $51,500 |
| Texas | 4 | $50,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $39,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Indiana | 2 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $4,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sedgwick County Zoo | Annual gift | $250,000 |
| Music Theatre Wichita | Annual gift | $230,000 |
| Quivira Council BSA | Annual gift | $126,000 |
| The Orpheum Theatre | Annual gift | $125,000 |
| Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County | Annual gift | $125,000 |
| Heartspring | Annual gift | $125,000 |
| Hunter Health | Annual gift | $125,000 |
| Eastminster Presbyterian Church | Annual gift | $80,000 |
| United Way of the Plains | Annual gift | $55,000 |
| HumanKind | Annual gift | $50,000 |
| Friends University | Annual gift | $40,000 |
| Aed Foundation | Annual gift | $37,000 |
| Texas Equusearch | Annual gift | $35,000 |
| WSU Foundation | Annual gift | $25,000 |
| Shepherd's Way Inc | Annual gift | $25,000 |
| The Kansas African American Museum | Annual gift | $25,000 |
| Pittsburg State University Foundation | Annual gift | $25,000 |
| Empower Evergreen | Annual gift | $25,000 |
| Wichita State University Foundation | Annual gift | $25,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace | Annual gift | $23,055 |
| Newman University | Annual gift | $15,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland | Annual gift | $15,000 |
| American Royal Association | Annual gift | $12,500 |
| Veterans Community Project | Annual gift | $12,500 |
| Wichita Habitat for Humanity | Annual gift | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of Gunnison Valley | Annual gift | $10,000 |
| Wichita Foundation | Annual gift | $10,000 |
| KVC Foundation | Annual gift | $10,000 |
| Navy SEAL Museum | Annual gift | $10,000 |
| Wichita Symphony Society | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| Foundation For State Technical College Of Missouri Inc | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| HopeNet | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| The Lord's Diner | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| Houstons House of Hope | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| The Outreach Program (Numana) | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| Still Creek Ranch | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| Miracle Farm Inc | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| Bed Start | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| Assistance League of Wichita | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| Sheltering Wings | Annual gift | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Fred F Berry Jr
- Walter T Berry
Questions people ask
Does Berry Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Berry Foundation Inc give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2025, across 74 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Berry Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Fred F Berry Jr (Secretary/Treasurer, Director) and Walter T Berry (President, Director).
What does Berry Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and education.