Berra Family Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Berra Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $308,150 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $60,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$308,150
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$88,875
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was up from $265,100 the year before.
32% 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 | $241,608 | 19 | $115,411 |
| 2024 | $265,100 | 21 | $198,151 |
| 2025 | $308,150 | 25 | $88,875 |
How to apply
| Contact | Beth Berra 3 Clayton Estates Dr, Saint Louis, MO 63131 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (314) 280-8601 |
| What to submit | Berra Family Charitable Foundation Fund Application for Request of Funds |
| Restrictions | The recipient organizations will be selected at the trustees' discretion. |
What Berra Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 23 | $304,150 |
| Illinois | 2 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Louis Children's Hospital Foundation | To provide support for activities for hospitalized children. | $60,000 |
| Veterans Community Project | To provide support for continuing operations. | $40,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope | To provide support to group homes for poor, academically capable children. | $25,000 |
| Loyola Academy | To provide 1 year of tuition for child at a middle school for disadvantaged boys. | $25,000 |
| Queen of Peace Center | To provide support for continuing operations. | $15,500 |
| Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital | To provide support for continuing operations. | $15,000 |
| St Joseph's Academy | To provide support for the Academy. | $15,000 |
| St Louis University High School | To provide support for continuing operations. | $15,000 |
| St Patrick Center | To provide support for continuing operations. | $15,000 |
| Humane Society of MO | To provide support for the Humane Society. | $10,000 |
| Our Lady of the Pillar | To provide support for continuing operations. | $10,000 |
| The Backstoppers | To provide support for continuing operations. | $10,000 |
| Lift for Life Gym | To provide support for the youth. | $7,500 |
| National Museum of Transportation | To provide support for continuing operations. | $7,400 |
| Angel Arms | To provide homes for foster children in the St Louis Area | $5,000 |
| Heart House | To provide support for continuing operations. | $5,000 |
| North Side Community School | To support The Magic of Childhood program. | $5,000 |
| St Louis Fisher House | To provide support for housing for VA military families. | $5,000 |
| Urban League of St Louis | To provide support for continuing operations. | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charitites of STL Rebuild Academy | To provide support for continuing operations. | $2,500 |
| Doorways | To provide support for continuing operations. | $2,500 |
| Forsyth School | To support school operations. | $2,500 |
| The Children's Heart Foundation | To provide support for continuing operations. | $2,500 |
| Madison County Fallen Officers | To provide support for fallen officers | $1,500 |
| Food Outreach | To provide support for continuing operations. | $1,250 |
Officers and trustees
- Beth Berra
- Philip Berra
- Andrew Berra
- Adrienne Berra
Questions people ask
Does Berra Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Berra Family Charitable Foundation give?
$308,150 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Berra Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Beth Berra (Trustee), Philip Berra (Trustee), Andrew Berra (Trustee) and Adrienne Berra (Trustee).
What does Berra Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and health.