Carestar Foundation
Berkeley, California · EIN 821511283 · Private foundation
Based in Berkeley, California, Carestar Foundation has awarded $13.0M across 112 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Public Health Advocates. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Carestar Foundation funds
Carestar Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, disaster relief & emergency aid, environment & conservation, health care, k-12 education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, indigenous, youth pop.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health Advocates SEIZING THE MOMENT: A STATEWIDE CAMPAIGN TO TRANSFORM FIRST RESPONSE IN CALIFORNIA CITIES | Davis, CA | $750K | 2024 |
| Public Health Institute CA BRIDGE EMS BUPRENORPHINE USE PILOT PROJECT | Oakland, CA | $420K | 2022 |
| Public Health Advocates SUPPORT FOR SEIZING THE MOMENT | Davis, CA | $400K | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from Carestar Foundation
From Carestar Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at carestarfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Carestar Foundation
- Does Carestar Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — Carestar Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Carestar Foundation fund?
- Carestar Foundation's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Example recipients include Public Health Advocates, Public Health Institute. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Carestar Foundation give in grants?
- Carestar Foundation reported $5.3M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2024). Across all years in our data it has awarded $13.0M over 112 grants.
- Where is Carestar Foundation located?
- Carestar Foundation is based in Berkeley, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 821511283.
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