The Berry Foundation
Invitation OnlyAnn Arbor, Michigan · EIN 31-1538611 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$21K
Organizations funded40
Typical grant$450
Total assets$107K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $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
45% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Girls Group | Ann Arbor, MI | General funds | $1,300 |
| United Way of Southeastern Michigan-Um Charitable Gift Office | Ann Arbor, MI | General funds | $1,300 |
| Corner Health Center | Ypsilanti, MI | General funds | $1,100 |
| Ozone House | Ypsilanti, MI | General funds | $1,100 |
| American Red Cross Southeast Michigan Chapter | Detroit, MI | California wildfire relief | $1,000 |
| Detroit Public Tv | Wixom, MI | General funds | $1,000 |
| Episcopal Relief & Development | Harlan, IA | General funds | $1,000 |
| Episcopal Relief & Development | Harlan, IA | California wildfire relief | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | General funds | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Action Fund | New York, NY | General funds | $750 |
| Blue Ridge Public Radio | Asheville, NC | General funds | $500 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Denver, CO | General funds | $500 |
| Food Gatherers | Ann Arbor, MI | General funds | $500 |
| Michigan Radio | Ann Arbor, MI | General funds | $500 |
| Share Our Strength - No Kid Hungry | Philadelphia, PA | General funds | $500 |
| Sos Community Services | Ypsilanti, MI | General funds | $500 |
| The Blues Foundation | Memphis, TN | General funds | $500 |
| Umrc - Porter Hills Foundation | Chelsea, MI | Benevolent care fund | $500 |
| YMCA of Wnc | Asheville, NC | Reuter family YMCA in biltmore park | $500 |
| Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels | Ypsilanti, MI | General funds | $500 |
| American Heart Association | Chicago, IL | General funds | $450 |
| Family Learning Institute | Ann Arbor, MI | General funds | $400 |
| Salvation Army | Ann Arbor, MI | Northern michigan ice storm | $400 |
| Wemu - Eastern Michigan University | Ypsilanti, MI | General funds | $400 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Hagerstown, MD | General funds | $300 |
| Heifer International | Albert Lea, MN | General funds | $300 |
| Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra | Ann Arbor, MI | General funds | $250 |
| Community Foundation of Wnc | Asheville, NC | Emergency and disaster response fund | $250 |
| Holy Faith Church | Saline, MI | General support | $250 |
| Manna Food Bank | Mills River, NC | General funds | $250 |
| Shriner's Hospital for Children | Hendersonville, NC | General funds | $250 |
| The Salvation Army | Boone, IA | Northern michigan ice storm | $250 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Anne beaubien berry scholarship | $250 |
| American Cancer Society | Detroit, MI | General funds | $200 |
| Dayton Foundation | Dayton, OH | Anne soehner memorial fund | $200 |
| Encore Musical Theatre Company | Ann Arbor, MI | General funds | $200 |
| Humane Society of Huron Valley | Ann Arbor, MI | General funds | $200 |
| Triangle Education Foundation | Plainfield, IN | Capital campaign for the michigan chapter house. | $200 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Robert h gray scholarship in environmental health | $200 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | General funds | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,950 | 40 |
| 2024 | $19,032 | 41 |
| 2023 | $14,600 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630759349100308
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1538611
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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