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Berry Foundation Inc

Wichita, KS · EIN 20-3942107. Reported 351 grants totalling $3,688,075 to 178 organizations across tax years 2019-2024. This foundation did not tell the IRS it funds only preselected organizations.

Yesaccepts unsolicited requests
$1,500median grant
$3,688,075granted, 2019-2024
178organizations funded
57%of grantees funded again the next year
$28,895assets, latest filing

Does this foundation accept applications?

Yes -- on its own tax return. Form 990-PF asks every private foundation whether it makes grants only to organizations it selects itself. Of the 91,758 foundations in our data that made a grant and answered, 78% said yes -- and applying to those is wasted effort. Berry Foundation Inc did not check that box on its most recent filing, which puts it in the minority that is at least open to being approached.

This is the foundation's own statement to the IRS, not our judgement, and it says nothing about whether they have a form, a deadline, or an appetite for new grantees. Treat it as the reason this foundation is worth your research time, not as an invitation. Many small foundations of this kind have no website and no application process -- a letter of inquiry is the normal first step.

How big are its grants?

The median grant is $1,500. Half of everything it gave fell between $500 and $5,000; the smallest was $100 and the largest $526,769. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong foundation.

Under $1,000
95 grants
$1,000 - $5,000
156 grants
$5,000 - $10,000
40 grants
$10,000 - $25,000
25 grants
$25,000 - $50,000
11 grants
$50,000 - $100,000
17 grants
$100,000 and Up
7 grants

Every organization it funded

This is the complete list from its filings, largest first. Years funded is the number of separate tax years in which the organization received money -- more than one means a real relationship rather than a one-off.

OrganizationLocationTotal receivedGrantsYears fundedLast
See AttachmentWashington, DC$526,769112019
The Neighboring MovementWichita, KS$250,000112024
Eastminster Presbyterian ChurchWichita, KS$220,000332024
United Way of the PlainsWichita, KS$211,500442024
Friends UniversityWichita, KS$205,500442024
Aed FoundationSchaumburg, IL$198,500442024
Junior League of Wichita LncWichita, KS$170,000222024
Wsu FoundationWichita, KS$170,000442024
Quivira Council BSAWichita, KS$126,900442024
Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick CountyWichita, KS$125,000112024
The Orpheum TheatreWichita, KS$125,000112024
East Minster Presbyterian ChurchWichita, KS$100,000112023
Union Rescue MissionWichita, KS$65,500442024
Wichita Habitat for HumanityWichita, KS$55,000222024
KptsWichita, KS$50,500212021
Hunter Health ClinicWichita, KS$50,000112021
HopenetWichita, KS$48,000332023
Sleep in Heavenly PeaceOak Grove, MO$47,387222024
Newman UniversityWichita, KS$45,700542024
Community Foundation of Gunnison ValleyGunnison, CO$40,000442024
Westminster WoodsFall River, KS$35,000222023
Fundamental Learning CenterWichita, KS$31,000222022
Kansas Aviation MuseumWichita, KS$28,250442024
BotanicaWichita, KS$28,000442024
Kansas African American MuseumWichita, KS$26,500332024
Holy Savior Catholic ChurchWichita, KS$26,000222022
Phillip's Fundamental Learning CenterWichita, KS$26,000222024
Knowledge Point NetworkLivingston, TX$25,000112024
Shepherd's Way IncWichita, KS$25,000112024
American Enterprise InstituteWashington, DC$24,000332024
American Royal AssociationKansas City, MO$20,000112024
Lead WichitaWichita, KS$20,000222023
Kansas CosmosphereHutchinson, KS$18,000332023
Greater Wichita YMCAWichita, KS$14,750442024
Wichita Symphony SocietyWichita, KS$14,500442024
Numana IncEl Dorado, KS$13,500222024
American Red CrossWashington, DC$12,500222024
PBS KansasWichita, KS$12,000222024
Samaritan's PursueBoone, NC$11,000222022
Hope Ranch for WomenWichita, KS$10,000222022
Mental Health Assoc of South Central KsWichita, KS$10,000112023
Reasons to BelieveCovina, CA$10,000442024
Sleep in Heavenly PeaceNampa, ID$10,000112022
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NC$10,000222024
University of Kansas School of Medicine Wichita Medical PracticeWichita, KS$10,000112024
Young LifeWichita, KS$10,000442024
United Methodist Open DoorWichita, KS$9,250442024
Institute for Faith Work & EconomicsTysons, VA$9,000332023
HumankindWichita, KS$8,500332023
Kansas Fellowship of Christian AthletesWichita, KS$8,000112023
Rainbows UnitedWichita, KS$8,000332024
Wichita Childrens HomeWichita, KS$8,000222022
Veterans Community ProjectKansas City, MO$7,611222024
Kansas Humane SocietyWichita, KS$7,500222023
Cerebral Palsy Research FoundationWichita, KS$7,000442024
Harvard Business SchoolBoston, MA$7,000332024
Senior ServicesWichita, KS$6,500442024
World ImpactCity of Industry, CA$6,500222022
His Helping HandsWichita, KS$6,000222023
Make-a-Wish of Missouri and KansasBallwin, MO$6,000222024
Youth Horizons IncWichita, KS$6,000222023
Sedgwick County ZooWichita, KS$5,710112021
Central Kansas Prison MinistryEl Dorado, KS$5,500332024
Music Theatre WichitaWichita, KS$5,500332024
Wichita Children's HomeWichita, KS$5,500222024
CASA for Kids of South Central Texas IncBrenham, TX$5,000112024
Doc's Friends IncWichita, KS$5,000112024
Emberhope YouthvilleNewton, KS$5,000112021
Family Promise of Greater WichitaWichita, KS$5,000112022
Fellowship of Christian AthletesKansas City, MO$5,000112021
First Tee - Greater WichitaWichita, KS$5,000112024
Foundation for State Technical College of Missouri IncLinn, MO$5,000112024
Harvard Alumni AssociationCambridge, MA$5,000112021
Junior AchievementWichita, KS$5,000332023
National Christian FoundationAlpharetta, GA$5,000112023
Nery's PromiseRichmond, TX$5,000112024
Pittsburg State University FoundationPittsburg, KS$5,000222024
Shield 616Colorado Springs, CO$5,000112021
Society of Preservation of Greek HousingChampaign, IL$5,000112021
Still Creek Boys Ranch IncBryan, TX$5,000112024
The University of Texas FoundationAustin, TX$5,000112024
The Pando InitiativeWichita, KS$4,500332023
Kansas Big Brothers Big SistersWichita, KS$4,100332024
Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MI$4,000222024
NxtusWichita, KS$4,000222024
University of Illinois FoundationChampaign, IL$4,000222024
The Nature ConservancyArlington, VA$3,946112022
Catholic CharitiesWichita, KS$3,500332023
Exploration PlaceWichita, KS$3,500332023
Ronald Mcdonald House CharitiesWichita, KS$3,500112023
Salvation ArmyWichita, KS$3,500222023
Sedgwick County Fop Foundation IncWichita, KS$3,167112024
Ability PointWichita, KS$3,000222023
Bridget's CradlesKechi, KS$3,000332023
Flowers on DouglasWichita, KS$3,000332023
Giving the Basics WichitaWichita, KS$3,000332023
HeartspringWichita, KS$3,000112021
Kansas Policy InstituteWichita, KS$3,000332023
Oh Be Joyful ChurchCrested Butte, CO$3,000222022
Prison FellowshipMerrifield, VA$3,000332023
Project AccessWichita, KS$3,000332024
Rise Up for YouthWichita, KS$3,000222023
Special Olympics KansasMission, KS$3,000222023
Sterling CollegeSterling, KS$3,000222023
The Lord's DinerWichita, KS$3,000332023
Wichita Art MuseumWichita, KS$3,000222023
Freedom Hooves Therapeutic RidingWichita, KS$2,500442024
Kansas Fellowship of Christian AthletesKansas City, MO$2,500112022
Mid-America All-Indian MuseumWichita, KS$2,500112024
Wichita Rotary Charitable FundWichita, KS$2,075222023
Aclg FoundationChampaign, IL$2,000112023
Aopa FoundationFrederick, MO$2,000222024
Aopa FoundationFrederick, MD$2,000222022
Alzheimer's AssociationWichita, KS$2,000112023
Eaa Jayhawk Chapter 88Wichita, KS$2,000442024
Guadalupe Health FoundationWichita, KS$2,000112022
Kansas Independent College FundTopeka, KS$2,000222023
Make-a-WishWichita, KS$2,000222022
Prairie ViewNewton, KS$2,000222023
Sunflower Wrestling AssociationWichita, KS$2,000112021
University of Illinios FoundationUrbana, IL$2,000112021
Urban League of KansasWichita, KS$2,000222023
Youth Entrepreneurs IncWichita, KS$2,000222022
American Heart AssociationWichita, KS$1,600112023
Harry Hynes Memorial HospiceWichita, KS$1,600222023
Goodwill IndustriesWichita, KS$1,500332023
Historic Wichita CowtownWichita, KS$1,500332023
Kansas Council of Economic EducationWichita, KS$1,500332023
Kansas Food BankWichita, KS$1,500332023
Morning Star RanchFairbanks, AK$1,500112022
Stepstone MinistriesWichita, KS$1,500222024
YMCA of Greater HoustonHouston, TX$1,250332023
YMCA of TopekaTopeka, KS$1,250332023
Heart of America BSAKansas City, MO$1,200332023
Wichita Crime CommissionWichita, KS$1,200222023
Beakthrough ClubWichita, KS$1,000222022
Coffeen Land Trust IncSanta Rosa Beach, FL$1,000112024
Commemorative Air ForceWichita, KS$1,000222024
Guadelupe Health FoundationWichita, KS$1,000112021
Holy Savior Catholic AcademyWichita, KS$1,000112023
Prison Fellowship MinistriesMerrifield, VA$1,000112024
StepstoneWichita, KS$1,000222022
The Rotary FoundationEvanston, IL$1,000112022
The Rotary Foundation- InternationalEvanston, IL$1,000112023
Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center IncWichita, KS$1,000112024
Wichita Educational FoundationWichita, KS$1,000112023
Wichita Police & Fire FoundationWichita, KS$1,000112024
World Impact - KsWichita, KS$1,000112023
Jayhawk Area Council of Boy ScoutsTopeka, KS$900332023
Kansas Honor FlightHutchinson, KS$900112021
Workforce AllianceWichita, KS$860112021
Victory in the ValleyWichita, KS$750332023
YMCA of Greater Kansas CityKansas City, MO$750222022
Wichita Metro Crime CommunityWichita, KS$600112021
Bike Walk WichitaWichita, KS$500112022
Breakthrough - Episcopal Social ServicesWichita, KS$500112023
Commemorative Air ForceDallas, TX$500112022
Humane Society of IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN$500112023
Ima FoundationWichita, KS$500222024
Raise My Head FoundationWichita, KS$500112022
St Francis of Assisi Catholic SchoolCordova, TN$500112022
Storytime VillageWichita, KS$500112023
Western Kansas Child Advocacy CenterScott City, KS$500112022
Wichita Sedgwick County Historical MuseumWichita, KS$500222023
Wichita's Little HeroesWichita, KS$500112021
YMCA of Greater KcKansas City, MO$500112023
American Heart AssociationDes Moines, IA$300112021
Amigos De SerWichita, KS$250112021
KcpbsKansas City, MO$250112022
Smoky Hills PBSBunker Hill, KS$250112022
Wichita- Sedgwick City Historical MuseumWichita, KS$250112021
Erin in Hope FoundationWichita, KS$200112021
Erin Is Hope FoundationWichita, KS$200112022
Folds of Honor FoundationOwasso, OK$200112021
Pleasant Valley UMCWichita, KS$200112021
St Jude Childrens HospitalMemphis, TN$200112022
St Mary's Building FundWichita, KS$200112021
Autism SocietyRockville, MD$100112023

101 of 178 (57%) received money in more than one year over the 5 years we hold.

Measured the way we measure every foundation -- what share of one year's grantees are funded again the next -- this one retains 57%, across 3 year-to-year transitions. The median foundation retains about 67%, so this one is about typical. A high number means its list is close to settled and a newcomer has to displace someone; a low one means it is still moving money around, which is where an opening is.

What the money was for

Taken verbatim from the purpose field of its filings. This is the closest thing to a statement of what this foundation cares about, in its own words.

What kind of organizations it funds

By the recipient's own IRS classification, for the 174 grants where we could identify the organization. These are assigned categories, not our guesses.

Human Services
38 grants
Education
35 grants
Arts & Culture
23 grants
Philanthropy & Grantmaking
11 grants
Health Care
8 grants
Crime & Legal
7 grants
Religion
6 grants
Environment
5 grants

Giving by year

Tax yearGrantsTotalMedian grant
20191$526,769$526,769
2021102$643,870$1,000
202282$386,596$1,000
202399$740,562$1,500
202467$1,390,278$5,000

Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- filings arrive about a year late, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a foundation winding down.

Where its money goes

Foundations concentrate geographically far more than their mission statements suggest. 71% of this one's giving went to organizations in Kansas. If you are outside its footprint, that matters more than how well your programme fits.

Kansas
$2.6M
District of Columbia
$563K
Illinois
$214K
Missouri
$98K
Colorado
$48K
Texas
$47K
North Carolina
$21K
Virginia
$17K

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Funders that support the same organizations

These funders gave to organizations this one also funded -- some private foundations, some community foundations and other grantmaking charities. Shared grantees are the strongest available signal that two funders have overlapping priorities, and a funder already backing your peers is a far warmer prospect than one that merely lists your cause.

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How to approach this foundation

  1. Check you are its size. The median grant is $1,500. Asking for ten times that is the most common way small organizations waste a submission.
  2. Check you are in its geography. Its giving is concentrated in Kansas.
  3. Read the recipient list above for organizations like yours. If nothing on it resembles your work, that is a real answer, and a cheap one to get.
  4. Look up the current filing before writing. The 990-PF names the foundation's officers and, where one exists, its application procedure. We link it below.

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Where these numbers come from

Everything above is taken from Berry Foundation Inc's own Form 990-PF filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 5 returns (tax years 2019-2024). Nothing here is scraped, inferred, or estimated.

Address of record on the latest return: 2402 E 37TH St N, Wichita, KS, 67219. This is the address the foundation gave the IRS; many small foundations file through an accountant or a bank trust department, so it may not be where post to a programme officer should go.

EIN 20-3942107 · See the original filings on ProPublica · How we build this

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