Berry Charitable Foundation (F/K/A the Paiko Foundation)
Invitation OnlyGreensboro, North Carolina · EIN 30-6282543 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$5.1M
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$250,000
Total assets$95.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $516,285.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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 North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Metropolitan Opera | New York, NY | The recovery fund pledge | $1,300,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | New York, NY | Provide general support for the park | $1,000,000 |
| The Metropolitan Opera | New York, NY | To support the production of carmen | $750,000 |
| NYC Ballet | New York, NY | Sponsorship of george balanchine's "errante" | $516,285 |
| The Metropolitan Opera | New York, NY | To support the general operations and programs of the organization | $350,000 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | Fort Myers, FL | Dnap and jubliee scholarship fund | $304,225 |
| Central Presbyterian Church | New York, NY | Support for the ministry of the church. | $275,000 |
| NY Philharmonic | New York, NY | Annual support for musical programs of the organization | $250,000 |
| NYC Ballet | New York, NY | Support of the performing arts (ballet) | $150,000 |
| Young Concert Artists | New York, NY | Support the operations and services of the organization | $125,000 |
| Academy of St Martin in the Fields | London, UK | Support the academy to make a tangible difference to one of the world's greatest chamber orchestras | $50,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich | Greenwich, CT | To support the development of children | $20,000 |
| The Fund for Saint Ann School | Naples, FL | To support students at st. ann's | $20,000 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | Fort Myers, FL | General support | $10,000 |
| Yellowstone Club Community Foundation | Bozeman, MT | Support to allow the foundation to sustain and broaden the impact in the greater big sky region | $10,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| NYC Ballet | New York, NY | Dancer wellness center capital & expansion project | $1,500,000 |
| The Metropolitan Opera | New York, NY | The recovery fund pledge | $1,300,000 |
| Academy of St Martin in the Fields | London, | Support for joshua bell music director chair - 4 year pledge | $1,000,000 |
| Bravo Colorado at Vail-Beaver Creek | Vail, CO | Support for the performing arts. | $460,000 |
| Academy of St Martin in the Fields | London, | Support for carnegie hall and asmf in NY - 2 year pledge | $200,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,130,510 | 20 |
| 2023 | $5,040,679 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349104656
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 30-6282543
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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