The Berley Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Berley Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $89,519 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $12,500. 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$89,519
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$12,500
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was down from $108,810 the year before.
24% 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 | $99,977 | 32 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $108,810 | 24 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $89,519 | 25 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
The Berley Family Foundation Inc 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 The Berley Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 19 | $66,100 |
| California | 4 | $20,669 |
| Vermont | 1 | $2,500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Union College | General | $12,500 |
| Blythedale Childrens Hospital | General | $10,000 |
| Scripps Memorial Hospital | General | $10,000 |
| Central Synagogue | General | $6,900 |
| Salon de Virtuosi | General | $5,400 |
| 92 St Y | General | $5,000 |
| Jewish Museum | General | $5,000 |
| Rady Children Hospital | General | $5,000 |
| Congregation Beth Am | General | $3,669 |
| National Arts Club | General | $3,625 |
| Barnard College | General | $2,500 |
| Candlelighters NYC | General | $2,500 |
| Metropolitan Museum | General | $2,500 |
| Gilda's Club | General | $2,500 |
| Divided Sky Foundation | General | $2,500 |
| Museum of Modern Art | General | $2,025 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | General | $2,000 |
| Museum of Jewish Heritage | General | $1,250 |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness | General | $1,100 |
| Central Park Conservancy | General | $1,000 |
| Channel 13 | General | $1,000 |
| The Frick Collection | General | $700 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | General | $500 |
| Monadnock Humane Society | General | $250 |
| Center for Constitutional Rights | Generalgeneral | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Noah M Berley
- Rhoda Berley
- Saul A Berley
- Eve Berley Brooks
Questions people ask
Does The Berley Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Berley Family Foundation Inc give?
$89,519 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Berley Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Noah M Berley (President), Rhoda Berley (Secretary/Treasurer), Saul A Berley (Vice President) and Eve Berley Brooks (Vice President).
What does The Berley Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and education.