The Berkley Green Fund
Accepts applications
The Berkley Green Fund is a private foundation in Kiawah Island, South Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $10,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $2,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$10,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$2,500
- Assets$14,638
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $15,750 the year before.
50% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $5,700 | 5 | $20,388 |
| 2023 | $15,750 | 10 | $14,638 |
| 2024 | $10,000 | 6 | $14,638 |
How to apply
| Contact | Sherry Berkley 49 Kiawah Island Club Drive, Kiawah Island, SC 29455 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (203) 938-2846 |
| What to submit | Application letter giving name, proposed use of grant, employer identification number, copy of latest form 990 (if required) and a copy of their IRS exemption letter. |
| Restrictions | The organization receiving grants must in some way benefit pediatric child care. |
What The Berkley Green Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritan's Purse | An organization that goes to the aid of the world's poor, sick, and suffering, | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Force | An organization that raises funds for programs that support the health, well-being, and education of active duty israel defense forces (idf) soldiers, veterans, and bereaved families. | $2,500 |
| St Judes Childrens Hospital | Their mission is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. | $2,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | An organization that provides mortgage-free homes to gold star and fallen first responder families | $2,000 |
| Fordham University School of Law | Their mission of law "in the service of others" by setting a course that will carry the values and strengths of a fordham law school education into the future and ensuring that the lawyers we graduate will be more effective than ever | $500 |
| Barrier Islands Free Clinic | To provide free healthcare to uninsured adults in the charleston area. | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Sherry Berkley
- John Berkley
Questions people ask
Does The Berkley Green Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Berkley Green Fund give?
$10,000 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Berkley Green Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Sherry Berkley (Trustee) and John Berkley (Trustee).
What does The Berkley Green Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and veterans.