Berlanti Family Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, with a strong emphasis on the arts, LGBTQ+ advocacy, health charities, and civil rights organizations. It funds initiatives that benefit diverse populations, including those in the entertainment industry, educational institutions, and health-related services. The foundation's mission reflects a commitment to enhancing community well-being through grants that support both specific projects and general operational needs of recipient organizations. Its activities are primarily focused on the arts and advocacy, indicating a desire to foster creativity and social justice.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Mid‑sized arts, entertainment-industry, or civic organizations with programmatic ties to Los Angeles or New York (or strong industry connections) and the ability to be introduced or invited rather than relying on an open online application.
Good Fit
- • Program work in arts, media, entertainment, or related internship/education programs.
- • Existing connections to the entertainment industry or prior relationships with funded organizations.
- • Capacity to participate in or benefit from event sponsorships and charitable events.
- • Located in or serving California or New York, or able to demonstrate strong partnerships there.
- • Track record that would make the organization visible to the foundation’s network (e.g., past collaborations with similar grantees).
Geography
Grants appear across six states in the latest year with strong concentration in California (about half of dollars) and substantial giving to New York, indicating multi‑state reach though weighted toward CA/NY.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded dozens of distinct recipients each year (32–36 in observed years) and added many new grantees in the latest year, so the observed recipient set is broad for the funder's size despite some dollars concentrated among top recipients.
New Applicants
Observed grant history shows frequent new grantees (about 22 new recipients in 2024), but the foundation's records indicate funding is only to preselected organizations and there is no public website or submission route, so unsolicited applicants are unlikely to have a clear path.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
