Berry Family Foundation
Historical FunderVisalia, California · EIN 77-0523640 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$157K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ANN BERRY PHILLIPS |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 4339, MODESTO CA 95352 |
| Phone | 2095774800 |
| Form and materials | UNSOLICITED REQUESTS FROM TAX-EXEMPT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS SHOULD CLEARLY IDENTIFY HOW THE FUNDS WILL BE SPENT, THE NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS EXPECTED TO BE SERVED IN THE LOCAL REGION INCLUDING MODESTO, CALIFORNIA, AND A PROGRAM BUDGET FOR THE NEXT CALENDAR YEAR. THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION SHOULD ALSO ATTACH A COPY OF ITS IRS DETERMINATION LETTER EVIDENCING ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3), A COPY OF ITS FORM 990 FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE FOR THE PRIOR YEAR, A COPY OF ITS ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE MOST RECENT THREE PRIOR YEARS, AND A COPY OF ITS BUDGET FOR THE CURRENT YEAR AS WELL AS THE FOLLOWING YEAR. |
| Deadlines | REQUESTS MUST BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 30 FOR THE FOLLOWING CALENDAR YEAR. |
| Restrictions | REQUESTS WILL BE CONSIDERED ONLY IF FROM CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS TAX-EXEMPT UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) AND SERVICING THE LOCAL REGION INCLUDING MODESTO, CALIFORNIA. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
17% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Relief Services | Baltimore, MD | Helping the poor | $10,000 |
| Central Catholic High School | Modesto, CA | Support of catholic education | $10,000 |
| Community Bridges | Santa Cruz, CA | Food for the poor | $10,000 |
| Grey Bears | Santa Cruz, CA | Food for the poor | $10,000 |
| Hawaii Catholic Foundation Sacred Heart Relief Heart | Kihei, HI | Support of catholic education | $10,000 |
| Jacob's Heart | Watsonville, CA | Children's caner support services | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Watsonville, CA | Food for the poor | $10,000 |
| St Francis Catholic Kitchen | Santa Cruz, CA | Food for the hungry | $10,000 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Community Church | Capitola, CA | Support of catholic ministries | $10,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Ministry | Modesto, CA | Food and clothing for the poor | $8,000 |
| Bethlehem Center | Visalia, CA | Food and clothing for the poor | $6,000 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | Food for the poor | $5,000 |
| Sisters of the Cross of the Sacred Heart of Jesus | Modesto, CA | Support of catholic ministries | $5,000 |
| The Catholic School of Visalia George Mccann Memorial Campus | Visalia, CA | Support of catholic education | $5,000 |
| Visalia Rescue Mission | Visalia, CA | Food, clothing and shelter for the poor | $5,000 |
| Siena House | Santa Cruz, CA | Food, clothing and shelter for women | $5,000 |
| Holy Cross School | Santa Cruz, CA | Support of catholic education | $5,000 |
| St Abrahams Classical Christian Academy | Aptos, CA | Support of catholic education | $5,000 |
| St Francis High School | Watsonville, CA | Support of catholic education | $5,000 |
| Guadalupe Pregnancy Outreach | Watsonville, CA | Support for women | $5,000 |
| The Shrine of St Joseph | Santa Cruz, CA | Support of catholic ministries | $5,000 |
| Ibm Global | Nashua, NH | Missions agency | $2,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Santa Cruz County | Santa Cruz, CA | Support of children in the community | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $157,000 | 23 |
| 2024 | $143,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $138,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349104172
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 77-0523640
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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