Archie W & Grace Berry Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Archie W & Grace Berry Foundation is a private foundation in West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $720,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $125,000. 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$720,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$15.8 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2024 was up from $635,000 the year before.
6% of its 2024 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 | $635,000 | 16 | $14.8 million |
| 2024 | $720,000 | 17 | $15.8 million |
How to apply
Archie W & Grace Berry 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 Archie W & Grace Berry Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 16 | $695,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Association for Colonial Theatre | General purpose | $125,000 |
| Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia | General purpose | $75,000 |
| French and Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust | General purpose | $75,000 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art | General purpose | $75,000 |
| Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia | General purpose | $60,000 |
| Ludwig's Corner Horse Show Association Foundation | General purpose | $50,000 |
| American Chestnut Foundation | General purpose | $40,000 |
| Audubon Pennsylvania | General purpose | $40,000 |
| Wayne Art Center | Plein air awards | $40,000 |
| Patient Empowerment Network | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Singing City | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Wayne Art Center | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Charlestown Playhouse | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Coatesville Youth Initiative | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Montgomery Chorale and Orchestra | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Museum of the American Revolution | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Ryan's Case for Smiles | General purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert R Berry
- Barbara Berry
- Susan Berry-Gorelli
Questions people ask
Does Archie W & Grace Berry Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Archie W & Grace Berry Foundation give?
$720,000 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs Archie W & Grace Berry Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert R Berry (Trustee), Barbara Berry (Trustee) and Susan Berry-Gorelli (Trustee).
What does Archie W & Grace Berry Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and environment and conservation.