Roger K Berle Char Tr Dtd
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6691795 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$91K
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$867K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $3,500.
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
96% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Public Broadcasting | Bangor, ME | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Southern Maine | Portland, ME | Charitable | $10,000 |
| University of Southern Maine Foundation | Portland, ME | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Bowdoin College | Brunswick, ME | Charitable | $9,200 |
| Portland Parks Conservancy | Portland, ME | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Portland Symphony Orchestra | Portland, ME | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Preble Street Resource | Portland, ME | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Cliff Island Corp for Ace | Cliff Island, ME | Charitable | $3,500 |
| The Island Institute | Rockland, ME | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Friends of Fort Gorges | Portland, ME | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Full Plates Full Potential | Portland, ME | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank | Auburn, ME | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Maine Coast Fishermens Association | Brunswick, ME | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Portland Trails | Portland, ME | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Waynflete School | Portland, ME | Charitable | $2,500 |
| 317 Main Community Music Center | Yarmouth, ME | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Earthjustice | San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Portland Media Center | Portland, ME | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Space Gallery | Portland, ME | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Maine Monitor | Hallowell, ME | Charitable | $1,000 |
| University of Southern Maine | Portland, ME | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Camden Conference | Camden, ME | Charitable | $500 |
| Falmouth Memorial Library | Falmouth, ME | Charitable | $500 |
| Friends of Casco Bay | South Portland, ME | Charitable | $500 |
| Learning Works | Portland, ME | Charitable | $500 |
| Maine Audubon Society | Falmouth, ME | Charitable | $500 |
| Maine Conservation Alliance | Augusta, ME | Charitable | $500 |
| Maine Island Trail Association | Portland, ME | Charitable | $500 |
| Noble & Greenough School | Dedham, MA | Charitable | $500 |
| Salt Institute at Maine College of Art | Portland, ME | Charitable | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $91,200 | 30 |
| 2024 | $100,450 | 40 |
| 2023 | $82,550 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631149349100618
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6691795
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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