Berkshire Foundation
Carmel, California · EIN 770438710 · Private foundation
Based in Carmel, California, Berkshire Foundation has awarded $5.2M across 83 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Foundation for Csumb. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Berkshire Foundation funds
Berkshire Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, faith-based (christian), food & agriculture, housing & homelessness, youth development.
Populations it has supported include homeless population, men boys, women girls.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation for Csumb TO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE | Seaside, CA | $350K | 2017 |
| Rise Csumb TO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE | Seaside, CA | $275K | 2020 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights TO FUND COMMUNITY SERVICES | New York, NY | $150K | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Berkshire Foundation
Berkshire Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about Berkshire Foundation
- Does Berkshire Foundation accept grant applications?
- Berkshire Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Berkshire Foundation fund?
- Berkshire Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Foundation for Csumb, Rise Csumb, Center for Reproductive Rights. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Berkshire Foundation give in grants?
- Berkshire Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $1.4M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.2M over 83 grants.
- Where is Berkshire Foundation located?
- Berkshire Foundation is based in Carmel, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 770438710.
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