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Bernard E & Alba Witkin Charitable

Berkeley, California  ·  EIN 731661679  ·  Private foundation

Based in Berkeley, California, Bernard E & Alba Witkin Charitable has awarded $7.9M across 530 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2023. Its largest grant on record went to Legal Services for Children. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$1.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$13.4M
Total assets
530
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What Bernard E & Alba Witkin Charitable funds

Bernard E & Alba Witkin Charitable's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, early childhood education, education, food & agriculture, health care, and related causes.

Arts & CultureEarly Childhood EducationEducationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessK-12 EducationLibraries & LiteracyMental Health

Populations it has supported include children, families, foster youth, youth pop.

childrenfamiliesfoster youthyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Bernard E & Alba Witkin Charitable, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Legal Services for Children
LAW SCHOOL PRACTICUM AND INTERN PROGRAM
San Francisco, CA$110K2022
Legal Services for Children
LAW SCHOOL PRACTICUM AND INTERN PROGRAM
San Francisco, CA$110K2023
Legal Services for Children
LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
San Francisco, CA$100K2020
Legal Services for Children
LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
San Francisco, CA$100K2018
Legal Services for Children
LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
San Francisco, CA$100K2017
Blue Skies for Children
CHILDCARE PROGRAMS
Oakland, CA$82K2020
St Vincent's Day Home
CHILDCARE PROGRAMS
Oakland, CA$75K2020
St Vincent's Day Home
GENERAL SUPPORT
Oakland, CA$75K2023
Regents of the University of California - Goldman School of Public Policy
FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Berkeley, CA$75K2023
Regents of the University of California - Goldman School of Public Policy
FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Berkeley, CA$75K2022
St Vincent's Day Home
GENERAL SUPPORT
Oakland, CA$75K2022
Blueskies for Children
CHILDCARE PROGRAMS
Oakland, CA$75K2017
St Vincent's Day Home
CHILDCARE PROGRAMS
Oakland, CA$75K2018
Blueskies for Children
CHILDCARE PROGRAMS
Oakland, CA$75K2018
Mills College
CHILDCARE PROGRAMS
Oakland, CA$65K2018

Bernard E & Alba Witkin Charitable giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.3M
2018$1.6M
2020$1.6M
2022$1.7M
2023$1.8M

How to apply for funding from Bernard E & Alba Witkin Charitable

Bernard E & Alba Witkin Charitable's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Bernard E & Alba Witkin Charitable

Does Bernard E & Alba Witkin Charitable accept grant applications?
Bernard E & Alba Witkin Charitable's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Bernard E & Alba Witkin Charitable fund?
Bernard E & Alba Witkin Charitable's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Legal Services for Children, Legal Services for Children, Legal Services for Children. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Bernard E & Alba Witkin Charitable give in grants?
Bernard E & Alba Witkin Charitable reported $1.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $7.9M over 530 grants.
Where is Bernard E & Alba Witkin Charitable located?
Bernard E & Alba Witkin Charitable is based in Berkeley, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 731661679.
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About this profile. This page is built from Bernard E & Alba Witkin Charitable's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Bernard E & Alba Witkin Charitable. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.