Berry Family Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyScales Mound, Illinois · EIN 85-6759096 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$122K
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$2.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
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
38% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union League Boys & Girls Club | Chicago, IL | General contribution to help fund foundation | $20,000 |
| Dubuque Symphony Orchestra | Dubuque, IA | Membership | $10,500 |
| Kellogg School of Management | Evanston, IL | Alumni giving | $10,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Scales Mound Community Foundation | Scales Mound, IL | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Centenary University | Hackettstown, NJ | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Kemmerer Village | Assumption, IL | Support services to children and families who face stress and turmoil. | $5,000 |
| Luminarts Cultural Foundation | Chicago, IL | General contribution to help fund foundation | $5,000 |
| National Ffa Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | To support the organization that provides resources for the future of agricultural education. | $5,000 |
| River Bend Food Bank | Davenport, IA | Social service contribution | $5,000 |
| Cdc Northwest Il | Chicago, IL | General contribution | $2,500 |
| Crystal Lake Food Pantry Inc | Crystal Lake, IL | General contribution | $2,500 |
| Iowa Baseball Camp for the Deaf | Johnston, IA | General contribution | $2,500 |
| Mchenry County 4-H Youth Foundation Inc | Woodstock, IL | General contribution | $2,500 |
| Barrington Junior Womens Club Inc | Barrington, IL | General contribution | $2,000 |
| Barrington Youth & Family Services | Barrington, IL | General contribution | $2,000 |
| Community Crisis Center | Elgin, IL | General contribution | $2,000 |
| Dundee Township Rotary Foundation | Dundee, IL | General contribution | $2,000 |
| Ely Area Community Foundation Inc | Ely, MN | General contribution | $2,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services of Illinois | Des Plaines, IL | General contribution | $2,000 |
| Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness | Ely, MN | General contribution | $2,000 |
| The Farm Way Sanctuary Inc | Morrison, IL | General contribution | $2,000 |
| United Church of Galena Food Pantry | Galena, IL | General contribution | $2,000 |
| Wascott Volunteer Fire Department Foundation Inc | Gordon, WI | General contribution | $2,000 |
| Anderson Humane Society Inc | South Elgin, IL | General contribution | $1,500 |
| Cats Care | Port Jefferson, NY | General contribution | $1,000 |
| English Springer Rescue America | Woodstock, GA | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Fish Food Pantry | Carpentersville, IL | General contribution | $1,000 |
| River Ridge Ffa Chapter | Indianapolis, IN | General contribution | $750 |
| National Loon Center Foundation Inc | Crosslake, MN | General contribution | $500 |
| Raue Center for the Arts | Crystal Lake, IL | General contribution | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $121,750 | 31 |
| 2024 | $114,250 | 28 |
| 2023 | $93,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621809349101217
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-6759096
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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