Berkshire Foundation

EIN 77-0438710 · CA · NTEE T20P

Invitation only Typical grant ~$50K Funds in CA, NY, IL +2
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Berkshire Foundation based in CA paid 22 grants totaling $1.4M to 22 organizations across 5 states. Individual grants ranged from $10K to $150K, with a median of $50K. Its largest recipients included CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS, INTERIM INC, and CARMEL BACH FESTIVAL. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$5,784,569
Giving (latest yr)
$1,375,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
22
Median grant
$50K
Recipients
22
States reached
5
Officers/trustees
12
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Center for Reproductive Rights$150,000
  • Interim Inc$150,000
  • Carmel Bach Festival$100,000
  • Hualalai Foundation$100,000
  • Mearth$100,000

Where grants went

  • California$900,000 · 16 grants
  • New York$225,000 · 3 grants
  • Illinois$100,000 · 1 grant
  • Hawaii$100,000 · 1 grant
  • New Hampshire$50,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (22)

Interim Inc
Monterey, CA
To Fund Community Services
$150,000
Center for Reproductive Rights
New York, NY
To Fund Community Services
$150,000
One Acre Fund
Highland Park, IL
To Fund Community Services
$100,000
Carmel Bach Festival
Carmel, CA
To Fund Community Services
$100,000
Hualalai Foundation
Kailuakona, HI
To Fund Community Services
$100,000
Monterey Symphony
Monterey, CA
To Fund Community Services
$100,000
Mearth
Carmel, CA
To Fund Community Services
$100,000
The Food Bank
Salinas, CA
To Fund Community Services
$75,000
Ludlow Institute
Epping, NH
To Fund Community Services
$50,000
Foundation for Csumb
Seaside, CA
To Further Exempt Purpose
$50,000
Pacific Reperatory Theatre
Carmel, CA
To Fund Community Services
$50,000
The Film Forum
New York, NY
To Fund Community Services
$50,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Berkshire Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Berkshire Foundation reported 22 itemized grants totaling $1.4M. Individual grants ranged from $10K to $150K (median $50K).

Recent recipients include CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS, INTERIM INC, CARMEL BACH FESTIVAL, among 22 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Berkshire Foundation is a private foundation based in California, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Berkshire Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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