W R Berkley Corporation Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 36-4516560 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$721K
Organizations funded142
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$970K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,250 and $5,000.
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
99% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tmpaa Charities Inc | Wilmington, DE | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Family Centers Inc | Greenwich, CT | Charitable Event | $25,000 |
| Bruce Museum Inc | Greenwich, CT | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Kids Chance of Virginia Inc | Manassas, VA | General & Unrestricted | $18,660 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc | Memphis, TN | General & Unrestricted | $17,610 |
| Feeding America | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $17,180 |
| Friends of Green Chimneys | Brewster, NY | General & Unrestricted | $17,000 |
| Near & Far Aid Association Inc | Southport, CT | General & Unrestricted | $17,000 |
| Washington Legal Foundation | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Circle of Care for Families With Cancer | Wilton, CT | General & Unrestricted | $14,000 |
| Wwp Inc - Wounded Warrior Project Inc | Topeka, KS | General & Unrestricted | $13,250 |
| Kids Chance of America | Boston, MA | General & Unrestricted | $12,871 |
| American Cancer Society | Atlanta, GA | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Family Centers Inc | Greenwich, CT | General & Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| Kids in Crisis Inc | Cos Cob, CT | General & Unrestricted | $10,948 |
| Blood Cancer United Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich Inc | Greenwich, CT | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Child Crisis Arizona | Mesa, AZ | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Cincinnati Museum Association | Cincinnati, OH | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons Inc | Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County Inc | Stamford, CT | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Morris Museum Inc | Morristown, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Operation Breakthrough Inc | Kansas City, MO | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Stamford Inc | Stamford, CT | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Havenhouse St Louis | Saint Louis, MO | General & Unrestricted | $7,881 |
| Americares Foundation Inc | Stamford, CT | General & Unrestricted | $7,630 |
| American Cancer Society | Atlanta, GA | General & Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Community Food Bank of Central Alabama | Birmingham, AL | General & Unrestricted | $6,215 |
| A Tiny Home for Good | Syracuse, NY | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank Inc | Atlanta, GA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Automobile Gallery Inc | Green Bay, WI | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Blood Cancer United Inc | New York, NY | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Childrens Memorial Hospital | Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Clear Path for Veterans New England Inc | Devens, MA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Committee on Temporary Shelter | Burlington, VT | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Friendship Service Center Inc | New Britain, CT | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Nashville, TN | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Justice for Orphans Inc | Ravena, NY | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry Inc | Ayer, MA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | Vernon, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lund Family Center Inc | Burlington, VT | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Luverne Area Community Foundation | Luverne, MN | Funds for Playground Equipment | $5,000 |
| Marys Place Seattle | Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Nami-Maine Incorporated | Hallowell, ME | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| New Hampshire Catholic Charities Inc | Manchester, NH | The Liberty House | $5,000 |
| Nyu Langone Medical Center | New York, NY | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House of Southern New Jersey Inc | Camden, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Special Surfers | Saco, ME | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation | Dallas, TX | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Cooper Foundation Inc | Camden, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Brookhaven, GA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Walker Art Center Inc | Minneapolis, MN | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Webster House | Manchester, NH | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Wonders & Worries Inc | Austin, TX | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Young Mens Christian Association of Metropolitan H | Hartford, CT | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Food Bank for New York City | Hartsdale, NY | General & Unrestricted | $4,151 |
| Sharing Life Community Outreach Inc | Mesquite, TX | General & Unrestricted | $4,021 |
| Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation Inc | Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $4,013 |
| Central Kentucky Riding for Hope Inc | Lexington, KY | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Global | Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $3,225 |
Showing the 60 largest of 142 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $721,225 | 142 |
| 2024 | $414,533 | 93 |
| 2023 | $380,261 | 80 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611009349100146
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4516560
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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