Berdan Support Fund
Preselected recipients only
Berdan Support Fund is a private foundation in Penns Grove, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $105,400 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $36,000. 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$105,400
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$36,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was down from $105,800 the year before.
40% 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 | $100,046 | 9 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $105,800 | 6 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $105,400 | 7 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
Berdan Support Fund 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 Berdan Support Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $46,000 |
| New York | 1 | $24,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $20,200 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $8,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $7,200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship for education | $36,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship for education | $24,000 |
| Catholic Diocese of Camden | Scholarship for education | $15,200 |
| Neumann University | Scholarship for education | $10,000 |
| Archdiocese of Boston | Scholarship for education | $8,000 |
| Catholic Diocese of Wilmington | Scholarship for education | $7,200 |
| Food Bank of South Jersey | Community service | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph Venello
- James Venello
- Theresa Venello
- Diana Venello
- Anthony J Venello
- Jamie Kaya
- Michelle Venello
- Theresa Ann Venello
Questions people ask
Does Berdan Support Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Berdan Support Fund give?
$105,400 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Berdan Support Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Joseph Venello (President), James Venello (Vice Preside), Theresa Venello (Treasurer) and Diana Venello (Secretary) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Berdan Support Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.