Orinda, California · EIN 680168017. It paid $17.4M across 34 grants in 2024, a median of $22K each. Its Form 990-PF says it accepts unsolicited grant requests.
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These application terms come from Part XV of the foundation's Form 990-PF.
From the Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, IRS filing object id 202503209349100855. Entries appear as filed.
These are the most frequent words in the purposes the foundation wrote on its 2024 grants.
These are the 15 largest of the 34 grants paid in 2024, with the purpose the foundation wrote for each.
| # | Recipient | State | Amount | Purpose as filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California Berkeley Foundation | CA | $10,020,372 | TO SUPPORT THE MISSIONS AND OPERATIONS OF THE BERKELEY ART MUSEUM AND PACIFIC FILM ARCHIVE, THE LIBRARY FUND, AND THE BOTANTICAL GARDEN. |
| 2 | Ucsf Foundation | CA | $4,970,473 | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO ADVANCE HEALTH WORLDWIDE BY SUPPORTING RESEARCH FOR BREAST CANCER TREATMENT OPTIONS AND INITIATIVES FOR PROVIDING PATIENTS WITH ACCESS TO COMPASSIONATE AND EQUITABLE CARE. |
| 3 | Girls Inc of Alameda County | CA | $790,000 | TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO HELP GIRLS FROM UNDERSERVED BAY AREA COMMUNITIES RISE TO BE STRONG, SMART AND BOLD. |
| 4 | Oakland Museum of California | CA | $525,000 | TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION. |
| 5 | Uc Theatre Berkeley Music Group | CA | $200,000 | TO PROVIDE FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF THE CREATION OF A CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER POSITION AT THE UC THEATRE. |
| 6 | New Literary Project | CA | $160,000 | TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT THAT INVESTS IN STUDENTS, TEACHERS, READERS, AUTHORS AND WRITERS BY OFFERING FREE WORKSHOPS FOR UNDERSERVED YOUNGER WRITERS; A NATIONAL AWARD TO A MID-CAREER AUTHOR; AND OTHER EVENTS TO CELEBRATE STORYTELLING AND CREATIVE WRITING. |
| 7 | Oakland Leaf | CA | $110,000 | TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS NEEDING SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL RESOURCES AND ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES, THAT INCLUDE THE LOVE CULTIVATING SCHOOLYARDS PROGRAM, THEATER ARTS, POETRY AND OTHER DYNAMIC YOUTH ACTIVITIES. |
| 8 | California College of the Arts | CA | $100,000 | TO SUPPORT THE MAKER/MEET/FUTURE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE CCA SAN FRANCISCO CAMPUS, AND TO BENEFIT THE CCA SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR TALENTED AND DESERVING ART AND DESIGN STUDENTS. |
| 9 | California Symphony | CA | $87,500 | TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT FOR CALIFORNIA SYMPHONY'S MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS OFFERED TO MUSICIANS, AT-RISK BAY AREA STUDENTS, CLASSICALLY-CURIOUS ADULTS AND RISING COMPOSERS. |
| 10 | Cancer Support Community San Francisco Bay Area | CA | $85,000 | TO SUPPORT THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW STATE OF THE ART CANCER SUPPORT CENTER IN LAFAYETTE, CALIFORNIA THAT WILL ALLOW ALL PEOPLE AFFECTED BY CANCER TO RECEIVE COMPREHENSIVE AND EQUITABLE CANCER CARE. |
| 11 | Ruth Bancroft Garden | CA | $51,000 | TO PRESERVE THE GARDEN AND RARE COLLECTION OF WATER-CONSERVING PLANTS, AND TO IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH, INCLUDING FREE ENTRY TO FAMILIES WITH MODEST MEANS, TO PRESCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN, AND TO THE COMMUNITY DURING SPECIAL EVENTS. |
| 12 | University of California Regents | CA | $50,000 | TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT TO THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY. |
| 13 | Big Wave Project | CA | $40,000 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OF PROVIDING HOUSING, A SENSE OF COMMUNITY, AND AN ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH TO THRIVE, FOR ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. |
| 14 | California Shakespeare Theater | CA | $40,000 | TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT FOR CAL SHAKES TO DELIVER THEATER PERFORMANCES, YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND ARTISTIC ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES FOR ITS AUDIENCES AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. |
| 15 | Diablo Regional Arts Association | CA | $30,000 | TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL ARTS PROGRAMMING THROUGH LIVE THEATRE, VISUAL ARTS AND YOUTH EDUCATION, AND VARIOUS AVENUES OF ACCESSIILITY FOR ALL TO ENJOY THE ARTS. |
| Tax year | Grants | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 56 | $7.4M |
| 2021 | 42 | $3.0M |
| 2022 | 45 | $3.8M |
| 2023 | 36 | $13.6M |
| 2024 | 34 | $17.4M |
Officers, directors and trustees are listed as filed, with the year of the return they appeared on.
Each figure comes from the foundation's latest filed year, 2022 or later. This foundation is listed because its Form 990-PF says giving is not restricted to preselected organizations and it paid at least 5 grants totaling $100K or more that year. Grants and application terms come from each foundation's latest IRS 990-PF e-file return. The newest tax year is partial until the IRS finishes releasing it. Grants are de-duplicated on funder, year, recipient and amount, so identical repeat grants count once and totals can run low. Full method.
Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file releases (public domain). Analysis: Civly.
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