Berti Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Berti Foundation is a private foundation in Winston Salem, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $464,855 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $279,855. 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$464,855
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$279,855
- Assets$853
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $536,121 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $381,490 | 8 | $6,744 |
| 2024 | $536,121 | 10 | $452 |
| 2025 | $464,855 | 7 | $853 |
How to apply
Berti 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 Berti Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 1 | $279,855 |
| New York | 2 | $100,000 |
| California | 2 | $45,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Educational Assistance Fnd | scholarship program fund | $279,855 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Ctr | annual fund | $50,000 |
| Carnegie Hall | annual fund | $50,000 |
| LA Promise Fund | annual fund | $30,000 |
| The Arts Council of WS | annual fund | $25,000 |
| Aspen Music Festival and School | Fund student music program | $15,000 |
| PlumpJack Foundation | annual fund | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Filippo Berti
- Marina Berti
- Bradford D Willis
- Maribel Delarosa
- Ryan Blackman
Questions people ask
Does Berti Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Berti Foundation give?
$464,855 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Berti Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Filippo Berti (Director and Vice President), Marina Berti (Director and President), Bradford D Willis (Secretary and Treasurer) and Maribel Delarosa (Assistant Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Berti Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.