West Davis & Bergard Foundation
Invitation OnlyOakland, California · EIN 94-3255381 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$882K
Organizations funded37
Typical grant$13,522
Total assets$8.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
2% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Alive | Oakland, CA | Donation | $290,273 |
| Alameda County Community Food Bank | Alameda, CA | Donation | $50,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Donation | $50,000 |
| Prescott Circus Theatre | Oakland, CA | Donation | $50,000 |
| Cristo Rey de LA Salle | Oakland, CA | Donation | $40,000 |
| Oakland Catholic Worker | Oakland, CA | Donation | $25,000 |
| Operation Dignity | Emeryville, CA | Donation | $25,000 |
| Grateful Gatherings | Oakland, CA | Donation | $25,000 |
| A Safe Place | Oakland, CA | Donation | $20,000 |
| East Bay SPCA | Oakland, CA | Donation | $20,000 |
| Native American Health Center | Oakland, CA | Donation | $20,000 |
| Regional Parks Foundation | Oakland, CA | Donation | $20,000 |
| Swords to Plowshares | Oakland, CA | Donation | $20,000 |
| Friendship House | San Francisco, CA | Donation | $15,000 |
| Oakland Elizabeth House | Oakland, CA | Donation | $15,000 |
| Make It Home | Oakland, CA | Donation | $15,000 |
| Side by Side | Hayward, CA | Donation | $15,000 |
| Loved Twice | Oakland, CA | Donation | $15,000 |
| Inner Wheel | San Leandro, CA | Donation | $13,522 |
| Oakland Children's Fairyland | Oakland, CA | Donation | $10,000 |
| Reading Partners | Oakland, CA | Donation | $10,000 |
| Mercy Brown Bag Program | Oakland, CA | Donation | $10,000 |
| Harbor House Ministries | Oakland, CA | Donation | $10,000 |
| Oakland Comm for Equity & Justice | Oakland, CA | Donation | $10,000 |
| St Vincent Day Home | Oakland, CA | Donation | $10,000 |
| Aspire Education Project | Oakland, CA | Donation | $10,000 |
| Camps in Common Dba Feather River | Oakland, CA | Donation | $10,000 |
| Family Aid Catholic Education | Oakland, CA | Donation | $10,000 |
| Family Emergency Shelter Coalition | Hayward, CA | Donation | $10,000 |
| Friends of Alameda | Alameda, CA | Donation | $7,500 |
| Providence House | Oakland, CA | Donation | $5,000 |
| St Mary's Center | Oakland, CA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Joybells Project of Catholic Charities | Oakland, CA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Lincoln Families | Oakland, CA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Options Recovery Services | Berkerley, CA | Donation | $5,000 |
| A Friendly Manor | Oakland, CA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Sequoyah Country Club | Oakland, CA | Donation | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $881,795 | 37 |
| 2023 | $492,319 | 39 |
| 2022 | $329,290 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533159349100038
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3255381
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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