Berkshire Foundation
Invitation OnlyCarmel, California · EIN 77-0438710 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.4M
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$29.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
27% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center for Reproductive Rights | New York, NY | To fund community services | $150,000 |
| Interim Inc | Monterey, CA | To fund community services | $150,000 |
| Carmel Bach Festival | Carmel, CA | To fund community services | $100,000 |
| Hualalai Foundation | Kailuakona, HI | To fund community services | $100,000 |
| Mearth | Carmel, CA | To fund community services | $100,000 |
| Monterey Symphony | Monterey, CA | To fund community services | $100,000 |
| One Acre Fund | Highland Park, IL | To fund community services | $100,000 |
| The Food Bank | Salinas, CA | To fund community services | $75,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Monterey County | Seaside, CA | 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 |
| California Community Foundation- Palisades | Los Angeles, CA | To fund community services | $50,000 |
| Ludlow Institute | Epping, NH | To fund community services | $50,000 |
| Marin Art & Garden Center | Ross, CA | To further exempt purpose | $40,000 |
| Breakthrough T1d (Jdrf International) | New York, NY | To fund community services | $25,000 |
| Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy | San Francisco, CA | To fund community services | $25,000 |
| The California State Park Foundation | San Francisco, CA | To fund community services | $25,000 |
| The Parish of Saint Matthew | Pacific Palisades, CA | To fund community services | $25,000 |
| Community Human Services | Monterey, CA | To fund community services | $25,000 |
| Edgewood Center for Children and Families | San Francisco, CA | To fund community services | $25,000 |
| Canal Alliance | San Rafael, CA | To fund community services | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,375,000 | 22 |
| 2024 | $1,350,000 | 25 |
| 2023 | $1,175,000 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620919349101002
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 77-0438710
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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