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Berkley Family Foundation FKA Tension Envelope Foundation

Accepts applications Kansas City, Missouri · EIN 446012554

Berkley Family Foundation FKA Tension Envelope Foundation is a private foundation in Kansas City, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $225,475 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $27,012 and the largest $92,300. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $191,525 the year before.

0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$227,8167$584,375
2023$191,5257$737,905
2024$225,4756$855,984

How to apply

ContactWilliam Berkley
819 East 19th Street, Kansas City, MO 64108
Phone or email(816) 471-3800
What to submitApplication is a letter or request
DeadlinesScholarship deadline is february 15
RestrictionsOrganization must be qualifying tax-exempt organization

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2024. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Missouri.

StateGrantsAmount
Missouri6$225,475

Grants paid in 2024

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Jewish - See Attached
Kansas City, MO
All grants were paid to organizations in which the jewish faith is supported. Names and address of each organization are avaialbe upon request.$92,300
Community - See Attached
Kansas City, MO
All grants were paid to organizations that benefit the communities in which they serve. Names and address of each organization to which a contribution was made are available upon request.$59,700
United Way - See Attached
Kansas City, MO
All grants were paid to the united way to assist in the communities in which they serve. Names and address' are available upon request.$31,325
Medical - See Attached
Kansas City, MO
All grants were paid to organizations to medicine is the primary focus. Names and address of organizations are avaiable upon request.$22,700
Education - See Attached
Kansas City, MO
All grants were paid to organizations that promote education and higher learning. Names and address of each organization are available upon request.$12,000
Arts - See Attached
Kansas City, MO
All grants were paid in support the arts. Names and address of each organization are available upon request.$7,450

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Berkley Family Foundation FKA Tension Envelope Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Scholarship deadline is february 15.

How much does Berkley Family Foundation FKA Tension Envelope Foundation give?

$225,475 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $27,012.

Who runs Berkley Family Foundation FKA Tension Envelope Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists William Berkley (Ofcr).

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