The Berry Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyDayton, Ohio · EIN 31-6026144 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.6M
Organizations funded92
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$32.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
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
26% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton Art Institute | Dayton, OH | Social/Human services | $205,000 |
| Dayton Live | Dayton, OH | Social/Human services | $200,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Dayton | Dayton, OH | Youth | $102,500 |
| Sicsa | Dayton, OH | Social/Human services | $101,750 |
| Dayton Christian Schools | Dayton, OH | Education | $100,000 |
| East End Community Services | Dayton, OH | Social/Human services | $100,000 |
| Omega Community Development Corp | Dayton, OH | Social/Human services | $100,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | Dayton, OH | Education | $100,000 |
| Dayton Performing Arts Alliance | Dayton, OH | Social/Human services | $80,000 |
| Dayton History at Carillon Historic | Dayton, OH | Social/Human services | $50,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Dayton, OH | Social/Human services | $37,800 |
| Teach for America | Dayton, OH | Education | $30,000 |
| Agape | Dayton, OH | Social/Human services | $25,000 |
| National Aviation Hall of Fame | Dayton, OH | Patriotic | $25,000 |
| Goodwill Easter Seals | Dayton, OH | Medical | $20,000 |
| University of Dayton | Dayton, OH | Education | $16,000 |
| Artis-Naples Inc | Naples, FL | Education | $15,000 |
| Crayons to Classrooms | Dayton, OH | Education | $15,000 |
| Family Service Association | Moraine, OH | Social/Human services | $15,000 |
| Miami Valley Meals | Dayton, OH | Social/Human services | $15,000 |
| United Rehabilitation Svcs | Dayton, OH | Medical | $15,000 |
| Starlight Children's Foundation | Culver City, CA | Medical | $14,900 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Education | $12,000 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters | Dayton, OH | Youth | $10,000 |
| Bridge the Gap College | Dayton, OH | Education | $10,000 |
| Montgoery County Law Enforcement Me | Dayton, OH | Patriotic | $10,000 |
| Oh Taste6888 Kitchen Incubator | Dayton, OH | Education | $10,000 |
| University of Michigan | Dayton, OH | Education | $10,000 |
| USA Shooting | Colorado Springs, CO | Youth | $10,000 |
| Wright Way Foundation Inc | Dayton, OH | Youth | $10,000 |
| Yellow Springs Film Festival | Yellow Springs, OH | Social/Human services | $10,000 |
| United Way | Dayton, OH | Social/Human services | $9,000 |
| Daybreak | Dayton, OH | Social/Human services | $8,500 |
| Law Enforcement Foundation | Dublin, OH | Social/Human services | $7,500 |
| Muse Machine | Dayton, OH | Social/Human services | $7,500 |
| Wright State University | Dayton, OH | Education | $6,000 |
| Camping & Education Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Youth | $5,500 |
| Air Camp Inc | Dayton, OH | Youth | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross - Western North | Asheville, NC | Social/Human services | $5,000 |
| California Film Institute | Dayton, OH | Education | $5,000 |
| Gigi's Animal Shelter | Columbus, OH | Social/Human services | $5,000 |
| K-12 Gallery & Tejas | Dayton, OH | Education | $5,000 |
| Miami Valley Hospital Fdn | Dayton, OH | Medical | $5,000 |
| Neighborhood Health Clinic | Naples, FL | Medical | $5,000 |
| Ohio Tri County Food Alliance | Springfield, OH | Social/Human services | $5,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Social/Human services | $5,000 |
| The Ohio State Univ Foundation | Columbus, OH | Education | $5,000 |
| We Care Arts | Dayton, OH | Social/Human services | $5,000 |
| The North Carolina Comunity Foundat | Raleigh, NC | Social/Human services | $5,000 |
| The East Tennessee Foundation Neigh | Knoxville, TN | Social/Human services | $4,000 |
| Hollinger Tennis Assn | Dayton, OH | Social/Human services | $3,500 |
| Freedom a LA Cart | Columbus, OH | Social/Human services | $2,500 |
| Friends of Goodale Park | Columbus, OH | Social/Human services | $2,500 |
| Sportsmen's Alliance Foundation | Columbus, OH | Social/Human services | $2,500 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | Patriotic | $2,500 |
| Young Life | Harlan, IA | Youth | $2,500 |
| Dayton Society of Natural History | Dayton, OH | Social/Human services | $2,000 |
| Parkside Church | Chagrin Falls, OH | Religious | $2,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research | Memphis, TN | Medical | $2,000 |
| Wright Dunbar Inc | Dayton, OH | Social/Human services | $2,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 92 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,637,700 | 92 |
| 2023 | $1,341,850 | 76 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543179349103164
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-6026144
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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