Berry Charitable Foundation (F/K/A the Paiko Foundation)
Preselected recipients only
Berry Charitable Foundation (F/K/A the Paiko Foundation) is a private foundation in Greensboro, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.1 million in 15 grants; the typical grant was $250,000 and the largest $1.3 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5.1 million
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$250,000
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$95.3 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was up from $5.0 million the year before.
27% of its 2024 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 | $5.0 million | 13 | $90.9 million |
| 2024 | $5.1 million | 15 | $95.3 million |
How to apply
Berry Charitable Foundation (F/K/A the Paiko Foundation) 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 Berry Charitable Foundation (F/K/A the Paiko Foundation) funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York. It also paid $50,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | $4.7 million |
| Florida | 3 | $334,225 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $20,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Metropolitan Opera | The recovery fund pledge | $1.3 million |
| Central Park Conservancy | Provide general support for the park | $1.0 million |
| The Metropolitan Opera | To support the production of carmen | $750,000 |
| NYC Ballet | Sponsorship of george balanchine's "errante" | $516,285 |
| The Metropolitan Opera | To support the general operations and programs of the organization | $350,000 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | Dnap and jubliee scholarship fund | $304,225 |
| Central Presbyterian Church | Support for the ministry of the church. | $275,000 |
| Ny Philharmonic | Annual support for musical programs of the organization | $250,000 |
| NYC Ballet | Support of the performing arts (ballet) | $150,000 |
| Young Concert Artists | Support the operations and services of the organization | $125,000 |
| Academy of St Martin in the Fields | Support the academy to make a tangible difference to one of the world's greatest chamber orchestras | $50,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich | To support the development of children | $20,000 |
| The Fund for Saint Ann School | To support students at st. Ann's | $20,000 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | General support | $10,000 |
| Yellowstone Club Community Foundation | Support to allow the foundation to sustain and broaden the impact in the greater big sky region | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ray D Berry
Questions people ask
Does Berry Charitable Foundation (F/K/A the Paiko Foundation) accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Berry Charitable Foundation (F/K/A the Paiko Foundation) give?
$5.1 million in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $250,000.
Who runs Berry Charitable Foundation (F/K/A the Paiko Foundation)?
Its 2024 filing lists Ray D Berry (Trustee).
What does Berry Charitable Foundation (F/K/A the Paiko Foundation) fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.