Berlanti Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 83-1458921 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1M
Organizations funded44
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$4.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fcancer | Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| The Actors Fund of America | New York, NY | Charitable Event | $100,000 |
| The Paley Center for Media | Newyork, NY | The Peter Roth Internship Program | $100,000 |
| Motion Picture and Television Fund | Woodland Hills, CA | Charitable Event | $75,000 |
| Best Is Ahead Foundation Inc | Ashton, MD | Maryland Men's Soccer Scholarship Fund | $60,000 |
| Fcancer | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Event | $50,000 |
| Young Eisner Scholars | Inglewood, CA | Charitable Event | $50,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | General Contribution/Children's Fund | $25,000 |
| Jabali Academy | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Event | $25,000 |
| The Actors Fund of America | New York, NY | Writers Guild Member Fund | $25,000 |
| The Paley Center for Media | Newyork, NY | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Village School Inc | Santa Monica, CA | The Village Fund | $25,000 |
| Geffen Playhouse Inc | Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Paley Center for Media | Newyork, NY | Paley Honors 2025 | $20,000 |
| Friends of the Los Angeles Free Clinic | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Event | $15,000 |
| Nywici Foundation Inc | Mclean, VA | Charitable Event | $15,000 |
| The Giving Spirit | Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Bighorn Golf Club Charities | Palm Desert, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Burbank Youth Vocal Arts Foundation | Burbank, CA | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| City Year Inc | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Family Equality | New York, NY | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Cultural Center Inc | Palm Desert, CA | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Girls Inc of Greater Los Angeles | North Hollywood, CA | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of the Desert | Palm Springs, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation of Greater Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Motion Picture and Television Fund | Woodland Hills, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| New York Restoration Project | New York, NY | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Palm Springs Plaza Theatre Foundation | Palm Springs, CA | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Society Inc | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Alliance for Childrens Rights | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Event | $7,500 |
| Afterimage Public Media | San Francisco, CA | Not Alone Anymore Impact campaign | $5,000 |
| Baby2baby | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Cancer Support Community Greater San Gabriel Valle | Sierra Madre, CA | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Del Shores Foundation Inc | Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Girls Incorporated | Indianapolis, IN | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Inevitable Foundation | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Legacy Youth Leadership International | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Lupus LA | Encino, CA | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center Inc | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Event | $2,500 |
| The Trevor Project Inc | San Francisco, CA | Charitable Event | $2,500 |
| Wayout Lgbtq Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Charitable Event | $2,400 |
| Out Athlete Fund | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Event | $1,000 |
| Playground Inc | Berkeley, CA | Charitable Event | $1,000 |
| The Maple Counseling Center | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Event | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,022,900 | 44 |
| 2024 | $1,212,372 | 42 |
| 2023 | $1,548,000 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601299349100800
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-1458921
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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