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Private foundation · EIN 04-6691795

Roger K Berle Charitable Trust

Boston, MA

Roger K Berle Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Boston, MA. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $91.2K in grants and contributions paid across 30 grants, with $867K in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Maine Public Broadcasting, Boys and Girls Club of Southern Maine and University of Southern Maine Foundation.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Maine Public BroadcastingBangor, MECharitable$15,000
Boys and Girls Club of Southern MainePortland, MECharitable$10,000
University of Southern Maine FoundationPortland, MECharitable$10,000
Bowdoin CollegeBrunswick, MECharitable$9,200
Portland Parks ConservancyPortland, MECharitable$5,000
Portland Symphony OrchestraPortland, MECharitable$5,000
Preble Street ResourcePortland, MECharitable$5,000
Cliff Island Corp for AceCliff Island, MECharitable$3,500
The Island InstituteRockland, MECharitable$3,000
Friends of Fort GorgesPortland, MECharitable$2,500
Full Plates Full PotentialPortland, MECharitable$2,500
Good Shepherd Food BankAuburn, MECharitable$2,500
Maine Coast Fishermens AssociationBrunswick, MECharitable$2,500
Portland TrailsPortland, MECharitable$2,500
Waynflete SchoolPortland, MECharitable$2,500
317 Main Community Music CenterYarmouth, MECharitable$1,000
EarthjusticeSan Francisco, CACharitable$1,000
Portland Media CenterPortland, MECharitable$1,000
Space GalleryPortland, MECharitable$1,000
The Maine MonitorHallowell, MECharitable$1,000
University of Southern MainePortland, MECharitable$1,000
Camden ConferenceCamden, MECharitable$500
Falmouth Memorial LibraryFalmouth, MECharitable$500
Friends of Casco BaySouth Portland, MECharitable$500
Learning WorksPortland, MECharitable$500

The 25 largest of 30 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Roger K Berle Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, Roger K Berle Charitable Trust makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Roger K Berle Charitable Trust give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $91,200 in grants and contributions paid (30 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Roger K Berle Charitable Trust funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Maine Public Broadcasting (ME), $15K, Boys and Girls Club of Southern Maine (ME), $10K, University of Southern Maine Foundation (ME), $10K, Bowdoin College (ME), $9.2K and Portland Parks Conservancy (ME), $5K.