Kendall Berry Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Kendall Berry Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Franklin, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $63,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $14,000. 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$63,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$14,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $53,750 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 | $49,500 | 11 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $53,750 | 10 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $63,000 | 11 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Kendall Berry Charitable Trust 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 Kendall Berry Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 6 | $45,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $2,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Food assistance to needy | $14,000 |
| Individual | Missions | $11,500 |
| Nashville Rescue Mission | Assistance to homeless | $10,000 |
| Mississippi County Union Mission | Assistance to homeless | $5,000 |
| Cottontree Foundation | Assistance | $5,000 |
| Globe International | Missions | $5,000 |
| Answering the Call | Missions | $5,000 |
| Lamai Afgan Foundation | Help children & people of afganistan | $2,500 |
| Franklin High School Fund | Fundraiser | $2,000 |
| Centre College of Kentucky | Tuition assistance | $2,000 |
| Individual | Missions | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alan Berry
- Prentiss W Berry
Questions people ask
Does Kendall Berry Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kendall Berry Charitable Trust give?
$63,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Kendall Berry Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Alan Berry (Trustee) and Prentiss W Berry (Trustee).
What does Kendall Berry Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, housing and homelessness and education.