Berry Foundation Inc
Historical FunderWichita, Kansas · EIN 20-3942107 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.8M
Organizations funded74
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | OFFICERS OF THE FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 2402 E 37TH ST N, WICHITA KS 67219 |
| Phone | 3168320171 |
| Form and materials | THE BERRY FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO EXPEND FUNDS TO RECOGNIZED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. THE CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS ARE MADE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE OFFICERS OF THE FOUNDATION. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
33% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedgwick County Zoo | Wichita, KS | Annual gift | $250,000 |
| Music Theatre Wichita | Wichita, KS | Annual gift | $230,000 |
| Quivira Council BSA | Wichita, KS | Annual gift | $126,000 |
| The Orpheum Theatre | Wichita, KS | Annual gift | $125,000 |
| Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County | Wichita, KS | Annual gift | $125,000 |
| Heartspring | Wichita, KS | Annual gift | $125,000 |
| Hunter Health | Wichita, KS | Annual gift | $125,000 |
| Eastminster Presbyterian Church | Wichita, KS | Annual gift | $80,000 |
| United Way of the Plains | Wichita, KS | Annual gift | $55,000 |
| HumanKind | Lynchburg, VA | Annual gift | $50,000 |
| Friends University | Wichita, KS | Annual gift | $40,000 |
| Aed Foundation | Schaumburg, IL | Annual gift | $37,000 |
| Texas Equusearch | Dickinson, TX | Annual gift | $35,000 |
| WSU Foundation | Wichita, KS | Annual gift | $25,000 |
| Shepherd's Way Inc | Wichita, KS | Annual gift | $25,000 |
| The Kansas African American Museum | Wichita, KS | Annual gift | $25,000 |
| Pittsburg State University Foundation | Pittsburg, KS | Annual gift | $25,000 |
| Empower Evergreen | Wichita, KS | Annual gift | $25,000 |
| Wichita State University Foundation | Wichita, KS | Annual gift | $25,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace | Oak Grove, MO | Annual gift | $23,055 |
| Newman University | Wichita, KS | Annual gift | $15,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland | Wichita, KS | Annual gift | $15,000 |
| American Royal Association | Kansas City, MO | Annual gift | $12,500 |
| Veterans Community Project | Kansas City, MO | Annual gift | $12,500 |
| Wichita Habitat for Humanity | Wichita, KS | Annual gift | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of Gunnison Valley | Gunnison, CO | Annual gift | $10,000 |
| Wichita Foundation | Wichita, KS | Annual gift | $10,000 |
| KVC Foundation | Olathe, KS | Annual gift | $10,000 |
| Navy SEAL Museum | Fort Pierce, FL | Annual gift | $10,000 |
| Wichita Symphony Society | Wichita, KS | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| Foundation For State Technical College Of Missouri Inc | Lincoln, MO | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| HopeNet | Valley Center, KS | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| The Lord's Diner | Wichita, KS | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| Houstons House of Hope | Baytown, TX | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| The Outreach Program (Numana) | El Dorado, KS | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| Still Creek Ranch | Bryan, TX | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| Miracle Farm Inc | Round Rock, TX | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| Bed Start | Wichita, KS | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| Assistance League of Wichita | Wichita, KS | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| Sheltering Wings | Andover, KS | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Annual gift | $4,000 |
| United Methodist Open Door | Wichita, KS | Annual gift | $3,500 |
| Reasons to Believe | Covina, CA | Annual gift | $3,000 |
| Simply Hygiene | Wichita, KS | Annual gift | $3,000 |
| Ability Point | Wichita, KS | Annual gift | $3,000 |
| Kansas Leadership Center | Wichita, KS | Annual gift | $3,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters KC | Kansas City, MO | Annual gift | $3,000 |
| Pantry 279 | Wichita, KS | Annual gift | $2,500 |
| New Covenant Church of God | East Elmhurst, NY | Annual gift | $2,500 |
| Hoosiers with Hearts Disaster Relief | Elkhart, IN | Annual gift | $2,500 |
| Anderson 2 Foursquare Int'l Church | Anderson, IN | Annual gift | $2,500 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Annual gift | $2,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | Champaign, IL | Annual gift | $2,000 |
| Ketch | Wichita, KS | Annual gift | $2,000 |
| American Enterprise Institute | Washington, DC | Annual gift | $1,000 |
| Kansas Aviation Museum | Wichita, KS | Annual gift | $1,000 |
| Rainbows United | Wichita, KS | Annual gift | $1,000 |
| Wichita Children's Home | Wichita, KS | Annual gift | $1,000 |
| Central Kansas Prison Ministry | El Dorado, KS | Annual gift | $1,000 |
| AOPA Foundation | Frederick, MI | Annual gift | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 74 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,794,055 | 74 |
| 2024 | $1,390,278 | 67 |
| 2023 | $740,562 | 99 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611269349101901
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3942107
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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