Blackberry Creek Foundation
Invitation OnlyBerkeley, California · EIN 85-4263182 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$336K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$6.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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
5% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda County Community Food Bank | Oakland, CA | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $150,000 |
| Bike East Bay | Oakland, CA | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Cycles of Change | Oakland, CA | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Berkeley High School Development Fund | Berkeley, CA | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Berkeley Path Wanderers | Berkeley, CA | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Berkeley Public Schools Fund | Berkeley, CA | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| California Housing Defense Fund | Oakland, CA | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| California Mobility Fund | Sacramento, CA | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Rich City Rides | Richmond, CA | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Smith College | Northampton, MA | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Walk Bike Berkeley | Berkeley, CA | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Walk Oakland Bike Oakland | Oakland, CA | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Alameda Post | Alameda, CA | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Groundwork Richmond | Richmond, CA | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Urban Tilth | Richmond, CA | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Waterside Workshops | Berkeley, CA | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Friends of Five Creeks | Berkeley, CA | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $336,000 | 17 |
| 2024 | $251,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $268,500 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601279349103320
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-4263182
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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