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Commonwealth Foundation Inc

Berkeley, California  ·  EIN 222543558  ·  Private foundation

Commonwealth Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Berkeley, California. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $2.1M in grants paid and $428K in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 17 individual grants from this funder — $3.1M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.

$2.1M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$428K
Assets (FY2020)
17
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What Commonwealth Foundation Inc funds

Commonwealth Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on education.

Education

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.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Pa Stands Up Education Fund
NO RESTRICTIONS GIVEN, GENERAL CONTRIBUTION.
Lancaster, PA$1.4M2020
Common Defense
NO RESTRICTIONS GIVEN, GENERAL CONTRIBUTION.
Washington, DC$661K2020
Common Defense
NO RESTRICTIONS GIVEN, GENERAL CONTRIBUTION.
Washington, DC$191K2022

How to apply for funding from Commonwealth Foundation Inc

Commonwealth Foundation Inc'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. You can review the foundation directly at commw.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Commonwealth Foundation Inc

Does Commonwealth Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Commonwealth Foundation Inc'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 Commonwealth Foundation Inc fund?
Commonwealth Foundation Inc's grants focus on education. Example recipients include Pa Stands Up Education Fund, Common Defense. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Commonwealth Foundation Inc give in grants?
Commonwealth Foundation Inc reported $2.1M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.1M over 17 grants.
Where is Commonwealth Foundation Inc located?
Commonwealth Foundation Inc is based in Berkeley, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 222543558.
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About this profile. This page is built from Commonwealth Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Commonwealth Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.