The Simpson PSB Fund primarily makes a small number of very large, regionally focused gifts to Bay Area cultural institutions, universities, and health organizations. Their support emphasizes capital and campaign funding (museum expansion, campus growth, facility construction) and targeted health research and patient services, particularly cancer care. Recipients are major institutions—often established universities or flagship museums—rather than many small grassroots groups.
A $10.0 million grant to the University of California Berkeley Foundation for the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, the library fund, and the botanical garden stands out in Simpson Psb Fund’s recent record. That single award captures the fund’s style: large, institution-level support directed to Bay Area universities, museums, and health organizations rather than a wide scatter of smaller gifts. Across the recent grants list, the fund appears to favor established organizations with major capital, campaign, and operating needs, including cultural institutions in Berkeley and Oakland, university-based scholarship and campus-expansion efforts, and cancer care and research at regional medical centers. The portfolio also shows repeated support for the same grantees over multiple years, which points to an ongoing relationship model rather than one-time project funding. In arts and education, the fund backs museum operations, film archive programming, campus growth, music education, and student aid. In health, it supports cancer patient services and breast cancer research. The grants are concentrated in California and are overwhelmingly tied to organizations serving the Bay Area.
Arts and cultural institutions are a major part of the fund’s work. In 2025, Simpson Psb Fund gave $10,020,372 to the University of California Berkeley Foundation for the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, the library fund, and the botanical garden, and it also gave $525,000 in 2025 to Oakland Museum of California for unrestricted operating support. Higher education and student aid are another clear theme. California College of the Arts received $1,571,950 in 2024 and $100,000 in 2025 for the Maker/Meet/Future capital campaign and the CCA scholarship fund. Youth development appears through grants such as $790,000 to Girls Inc of Alameda County for general support and scholarships, and $750,000 to Girlsmart Literacy Program for literacy-based after-school programs for girls in economically distressed and under-resourced communities. Health-related giving includes $5,070,075 to Cancer Support Community San Francisco Bay Area for construction of a new cancer support center in Lafayette.
Typical grant size sits at $5,000 at the 25th percentile, $15,000 at the median, and $70,000 at the 75th percentile, which reflects a mix of small awards and very large institutional grants. The recent record shows repeated support to the same recipients across multiple years, including University of California Berkeley Foundation, Girls Inc of Alameda County, Girlsmart Literacy Program, Oakland Museum of California, Uc Theatre Berkeley Music Group, California Symphony, and Ucsf Foundation. Simpson Psb Fund is a pure DAF provider, and the active grantmaking programs indicate proactive, invite-only grantmaking rather than an open application process; unsolicited requests are not accepted. The funding approach emphasizes need-driven, evidence-based support, with a strong tilt toward operating support, capital campaigns, and program expansion.
$17.4M
$128.4M
$2.1M
$19.7M
Most grants fall between $5K and $70K, with a median of $15K.
25th Percentile
$5K
Median
$15K
75th Percentile
$70K
About 98% of grants go to recipients in CA.
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Highly concentrated giving: very few, large grants focused on capital/campaign and institutional support; repeat and multi-million-dollar gifts to major Bay Area universities and cultural/health institutions rather than broad, small-dollar grantmaking.
Notable grantees: University of California Berkeley Foundation, UCSF Foundation, Cancer Support Community San Francisco Bay Area, California College of the Arts, Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
Giving is highly concentrated in California, which accounts for 98% of grants and is also the top state by grant count. Recent recipient cities include Berkeley, Oakland, San Francisco, Walnut Creek, and El Granada, with Berkeley and Oakland appearing especially often. The fund’s geographic pattern is local rather than national, and the recent grants list shows all reported recipient-country locations in the US. The Bay Area footprint is especially visible in arts, education, and health awards.
No. The active grant programs say the fund proactively identifies and invites organizations, and unsolicited applications are not accepted. The grantmaking model is described as need-driven and evidence-based, with a focus on high-performing or high-potential organizations.
It supports organizations in California, especially children and youth, arts enrichment, and healthy and safe families and communities. Recent grants also show support for museums, universities, cancer services, music education, literacy programs, and services for adults with special needs.
The typical grant-size distribution is $5,000 at the 25th percentile, $15,000 at the median, and $70,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent grants list also includes several much larger institutional awards, showing a wide spread in grant size.
Yes. Several organizations appear across multiple years in the recent grants list, including University of California Berkeley Foundation, Girls Inc of Alameda County, Girlsmart Literacy Program, Oakland Museum of California, Uc Theatre Berkeley Music Group, California Symphony, and Ucsf Foundation.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY FOUNDATION | BERKELEY, CA | $10,020,372 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE MISSIONS AND OPERATIONS OF THE BERKELEY ART MUSEUM AND PACIFIC FILM ARCHIVE, THE LIBRARY FUND, AND THE BOTANTICAL GARDEN. |
| UCSF FOUNDATION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $4,970,473 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO ADVANCE HEALTH WORLDWIDE BY SUPPORTING RESEARCH FOR BREAST CANCER TREATMENT OPTIONS AND INITIATIVES FOR PROVIDING PATIENTS WITH ACCESS TO COMPASSIONATE AND EQUITABLE CARE. |
| GIRLS INC OF ALAMEDA COUNTY | OAKLAND, CA | $790,000 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO HELP GIRLS FROM UNDERSERVED BAY AREA COMMUNITIES RISE TO BE STRONG, SMART AND BOLD. |
| OAKLAND MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA | OAKLAND, CA | $525,000 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION. |
| UC THEATRE BERKELEY MUSIC GROUP | BERKELEY, CA | $200,000 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF THE CREATION OF A CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER POSITION AT THE UC THEATRE. |
| NEW LITERARY PROJECT | OAKLAND, CA | $160,000 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT THAT INVESTS IN STUDENTS, TEACHERS, READERS, AUTHORS AND WRITERS BY OFFERING FREE WORKSHOPS FOR UNDERSERVED YOUNGER WRITERS; A NATIONAL AWARD TO A MID-CAREER AUTHOR; AND OTHER EVENTS TO CELEBRATE STORYTELLING AND CREATIVE WRITING. |
| OAKLAND LEAF | OAKLAND, CA | $110,000 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS NEEDING SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL RESOURCES AND ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES, THAT INCLUDE THE LOVE CULTIVATING SCHOOLYARDS PROGRAM, THEATER ARTS, POETRY AND OTHER DYNAMIC YOUTH ACTIVITIES. |
| CALIFORNIA COLLEGE OF THE ARTS | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $100,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE MAKER/MEET/FUTURE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE CCA SAN FRANCISCO CAMPUS, AND TO BENEFIT THE CCA SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR TALENTED AND DESERVING ART AND DESIGN STUDENTS. |
| CALIFORNIA SYMPHONY | WALNUT CREEK, CA | $87,500 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT FOR CALIFORNIA SYMPHONY'S MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS OFFERED TO MUSICIANS, AT-RISK BAY AREA STUDENTS, CLASSICALLY-CURIOUS ADULTS AND RISING COMPOSERS. |
| CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA | WALNUT CREEK, CA | $85,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW STATE OF THE ART CANCER SUPPORT CENTER IN LAFAYETTE, CALIFORNIA THAT WILL ALLOW ALL PEOPLE AFFECTED BY CANCER TO RECEIVE COMPREHENSIVE AND EQUITABLE CANCER CARE. |
| RUTH BANCROFT GARDEN | WALNUT CREEK, CA | $51,000 | 2025 | TO PRESERVE THE GARDEN AND RARE COLLECTION OF WATER-CONSERVING PLANTS, AND TO IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH, INCLUDING FREE ENTRY TO FAMILIES WITH MODEST MEANS, TO PRESCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN, AND TO THE COMMUNITY DURING SPECIAL EVENTS. |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA REGENTS | BERKELEY, CA | $50,000 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT TO THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY. |
| CALIFORNIA SHAKESPEARE THEATER | ORINDA, CA | $40,000 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT FOR CAL SHAKES TO DELIVER THEATER PERFORMANCES, YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND ARTISTIC ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES FOR ITS AUDIENCES AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. |
| BIG WAVE PROJECT | EL GRANADA, CA | $40,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OF PROVIDING HOUSING, A SENSE OF COMMUNITY, AND AN ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH TO THRIVE, FOR ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. |
| DIABLO REGIONAL ARTS ASSOCIATION | WALNUT CREEK, CA | $30,000 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL ARTS PROGRAMMING THROUGH LIVE THEATRE, VISUAL ARTS AND YOUTH EDUCATION, AND VARIOUS AVENUES OF ACCESSIILITY FOR ALL TO ENJOY THE ARTS. |
| CALPIRG EDUCATION FUND | LOS ANGELES, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR INITIATIVES THAT IMPROVE THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELL-BEING OF ALL. |
| LIFE LEARNING ACADEMY | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ACADEMIC MISSION OF THE ORGANIZAION, WHICH IS TO PROVIDE OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH OF DISCONNECTED STUDENTS AND TRANSITION-AGED YOUNG ADULTS. |
| ROCK THE CASA | WALNUT CREEK, CA | $20,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO BENEFIT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE CHILDREN IN NEED, SUCH AS COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES AND FRIENDS OF CAMP CONCORD. |
| KALA ART INSTITUTE | BERKELEY, CA | $16,000 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT THAT FURTHERS THE MISSION OF KALA ART INSTITUTE TO OFFER ART FACILITIES AND EDUCATION TO ARTISTS, THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AND PUBLIC SCHOOL CHILDREN. |
| NORTHERN LIGHT SCHOOL | OAKLAND, CA | $11,000 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT TO CLOSE THE TUITION GAP, SUPPORT THE SCHOOL'S OPERATING BUDGET, CURRICULA AND TECHNOLOGY FOR STUDENTS; AND TO PROVIDE COMPETITIVE SALARIES AND ONGOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE SCHOOL'S TEACHERS. |
| MUSEUM OF CRAFT AND DESIGN | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT TO THE ORGANIZATION'S OPERATING FUND THAT PROVIDES EXHIBITIONS, PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIP TO UNDERSERVED NEIGHBORHOODS. |
| ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAS | LOS ANGELES, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT ACSO ORCHESTRA COMMUNITY MEMBERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO LISTEN, LEARN, NETWORK AND SUPPORT EACH OTHER. |
| NEW PERFORMANCE TRADITIONS | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE OPERATING SUPPORT OF THE DRESHER ENSEMBLE ARTIST RESIDENCY PROGRAM. |
| CHINESE CULTURE CENTER FOUNDATION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF CCC, WHICH IS DEDICATED TO ELEVATING UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES AND GIVING VOICE TO EQUALITY THROUGH EDUCATION AND CONTEMPORARY ART. |
| CREATIVE GROWTH ARTS CENTER | OAKLAND, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION, WHICH IS TO ADVANCE THE INCLUSION OF ARTISTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN CONTEMPORARY ART AND TO STRENGTHEN THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING A SUPPORTIVE STUDIO ENVIRONMENT AND GALLERY REPRESENTATION. |
| COMPASSION & CHOICES | ETNA, NH | $5,000 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT THAT FURTHERS THE MISSION AND VISION OF COMPASSION & CHOICES. |
| FUTURES WITHOUT VIOLENCE | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | DONATION MADE IN HONOR OF BUZ KANTER, TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF FUTURES WITHOUT VIOLENCE AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COURAGE MUSEUM. |
| NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH | ROCKVILLE, MD | $5,000 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT TO FURTHER NFCR'S VISION AND MISSION TO CURE ALL TYPES OF CANCER. |
| SHELTER INC (PROJECT HEARTH) | CONCORD, CA | $2,000 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION, TO HELP PREVENT AND END HOMELESSNESS IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY. |
| LAFAYETTE LIBRARY AND LEARNING CENTER FOUNDATION | LAFAYETTE, CA | $1,000 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT THAT HELPS KEPP THE LIBRARY DOORS OPEN ADDITIONAL HOURS EACH WEEK, AND TO PROVIDE MATERIALS, RESOURCES AND THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY TO PATRONS FROM THE COMMUNITY. |
| SAVE MOUNT DIABLO | WALNUT CREEK, CA | $1,000 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO PRESERVE MOUNT DIABLO'S PEAKS THROUGH LAND ACQUISITION AND PRESERVATION STRATEGIES. |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BOTANIC GARDEN AT BERKELEY | WALNUT CREEK, CA | $1,000 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING, COLLECTIONS AND OTHER SERVICES AT WALNUT CREEK LIBRARIES. |
| UC PRESS FOUNDATION | OAKLAND, CA | $1,000 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO SERVE AS A BRIDGE CONNECTING THE ACADEMIC WORLD AND CURIOUS READERS WORLDWIDE. |
| FAMILIES WITHOUT BORDERS | WALNUT CREEK, CA | $1,000 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO PREPARE THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS THROUGH HIGHER EDUCATION. |
| CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA | WALNUT CREEK, CA | $5,070,075 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW STATE OF THE ART CANCER SUPPORT CENTER IN LAFAYETTE, CALIFORNIA THAT WILL ALLOW ALL PEOPLE AFFECTED BY CANCER TO RECEIVE COMPREHENSIVE AND EQUITABLE CANCER CARE. |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY FOUNDATION | BERKELEY, CA | $4,010,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT THE MISSIONS AND OPERATIONS OF THE BERKELEY ART MUSEUM AND PACIFIC FILM ARCHIVE, THE LIBRARY FUND, AND THE BOTANTICAL GARDEN. |
| CALIFORNIA COLLEGE OF THE ARTS | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $1,571,950 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT THE MAKER/MEET/FUTURE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE CCA SAN FRANCISCO CAMPUS, AND TO BENEFIT THE CCA SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR TALENTED AND DESERVING ART AND DESIGN STUDENTS. |
| GIRLSMART LITERACY PROGRAM | ORINDA, CA | $600,000 | 2024 | TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR CHARITABLE GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE LITERACY-BASED, AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS IN ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AND UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES. |
| OAKLAND MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA | OAKLAND, CA | $525,000 | 2024 | TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION. |
| GIRLS INC OF ALAMEDA COUNTY | OAKLAND, CA | $485,000 | 2024 | TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO HELP GIRLS FROM UNDERSERVED BAY AREA COMMUNITIES RISE TO BE STRONG, SMART AND BOLD. |
| UC THEATRE BERKELEY MUSIC GROUP | BERKELEY, CA | $200,000 | 2024 | TO PROVIDE FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF THE CREATION OF A CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER POSITION AT THE UC THEATRE. |
| CALIFORNIA SHAKESPEARE THEATER | ORINDA, CA | $165,000 | 2024 | TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT FOR CAL SHAKES TO DELIVER THEATER PERFORMANCES, YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND ARTISTIC ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES FOR ITS AUDIENCES AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. |
| BIG WAVE PROJECT | EL GRANADA, CA | $135,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OF PROVIDING HOUSING, A SENSE OF COMMUNITY, AND AN ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH TO THRIVE, FOR ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. |
| CALIFORNIA SYMPHONY | WALNUT CREEK, CA | $127,000 | 2024 | TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT FOR CALIFORNIA SYMPHONY'S MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS OFFERED TO MUSICIANS, AT-RISK BAY AREA STUDENTS, CLASSICALLY-CURIOUS ADULTS AND RISING COMPOSERS. |
| UCSF FOUNDATION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $125,000 | 2024 | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO ADVANCE HEALTH WORLDWIDE BY SUPPORTING RESEARCH FOR BREAST CANCER TREATMENT OPTIONS AND INITIATIVES FOR PROVIDING PATIENTS WITH ACCESS TO COMPASSIONATE AND EQUITABLE CARE. |
| OAKLAND LEAF | OAKLAND, CA | $120,000 | 2024 | TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS NEEDING SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL RESOURCES AND ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES, THAT INCLUDE THE LOVE CULTIVATING SCHOOLYARDS PROGRAM, THEATER ARTS, POETRY AND OTHER DYNAMIC YOUTH ACTIVITIES. |
| LIFE LEARNING ACADEMY | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $100,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT THE ACADEMIC MISSION OF THE ORGANIZAION, WHICH IS TO PROVIDE OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH OF DISCONNECTED STUDENTS AND TRANSITION-AGED YOUNG ADULTS. |
| RUTH BANCROFT GARDEN | WALNUT CREEK, CA | $70,000 | 2024 | TO PRESERVE THE GARDEN AND RARE COLLECTION OF WATER-CONSERVING PLANTS, AND TO IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH, INCLUDING FREE ENTRY TO FAMILIES WITH MODEST MEANS, TO PRESCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN, AND TO THE COMMUNITY DURING SPECIAL EVENTS. |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA REGENTS | BERKELEY, CA | $50,000 | 2024 | TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT TO THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY. |
| NORTHERN LIGHT SCHOOL | OAKLAND, CA | $36,000 | 2024 | TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT TO CLOSE THE TUITION GAP, SUPPORT THE SCHOOL'S OPERATING BUDGET, CURRICULA AND TECHNOLOGY FOR STUDENTS; AND TO PROVIDE COMPETITIVE SALARIES AND ONGOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE SCHOOL'S TEACHERS. |
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY FOUNDATION
$10,020,372TO SUPPORT THE MISSIONS AND OPERATIONS OF THE BERKELEY ART MUSEUM AND PACIFIC FILM ARCHIVE, THE LIBRARY FUND, AND THE BOTANTICAL GARDEN.
UCSF FOUNDATION
$4,970,473TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO ADVANCE HEALTH WORLDWIDE BY SUPPORTING RESEARCH FOR BREAST CANCER TREATMENT OPTIONS AND INITIATIVES FOR PROVIDING PATIENTS WITH ACCESS TO COMPASSIONATE AND EQUITABLE CARE.
GIRLS INC OF ALAMEDA COUNTY
$790,000TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO HELP GIRLS FROM UNDERSERVED BAY AREA COMMUNITIES RISE TO BE STRONG, SMART AND BOLD.
OAKLAND MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA
$525,000TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION.
UC THEATRE BERKELEY MUSIC GROUP
$200,000TO PROVIDE FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF THE CREATION OF A CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER POSITION AT THE UC THEATRE.
NEW LITERARY PROJECT
$160,000TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT THAT INVESTS IN STUDENTS, TEACHERS, READERS, AUTHORS AND WRITERS BY OFFERING FREE WORKSHOPS FOR UNDERSERVED YOUNGER WRITERS; A NATIONAL AWARD TO A MID-CAREER AUTHOR; AND OTHER EVENTS TO CELEBRATE STORYTELLING AND CREATIVE WRITING.
OAKLAND LEAF
$110,000TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS NEEDING SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL RESOURCES AND ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES, THAT INCLUDE THE LOVE CULTIVATING SCHOOLYARDS PROGRAM, THEATER ARTS, POETRY AND OTHER DYNAMIC YOUTH ACTIVITIES.
CALIFORNIA COLLEGE OF THE ARTS
$100,000TO SUPPORT THE MAKER/MEET/FUTURE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE CCA SAN FRANCISCO CAMPUS, AND TO BENEFIT THE CCA SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR TALENTED AND DESERVING ART AND DESIGN STUDENTS.
CALIFORNIA SYMPHONY
$87,500TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT FOR CALIFORNIA SYMPHONY'S MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS OFFERED TO MUSICIANS, AT-RISK BAY AREA STUDENTS, CLASSICALLY-CURIOUS ADULTS AND RISING COMPOSERS.
CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
$85,000TO SUPPORT THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW STATE OF THE ART CANCER SUPPORT CENTER IN LAFAYETTE, CALIFORNIA THAT WILL ALLOW ALL PEOPLE AFFECTED BY CANCER TO RECEIVE COMPREHENSIVE AND EQUITABLE CANCER CARE.
RUTH BANCROFT GARDEN
$51,000TO PRESERVE THE GARDEN AND RARE COLLECTION OF WATER-CONSERVING PLANTS, AND TO IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH, INCLUDING FREE ENTRY TO FAMILIES WITH MODEST MEANS, TO PRESCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN, AND TO THE COMMUNITY DURING SPECIAL EVENTS.
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA REGENTS
$50,000TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT TO THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY.
CALIFORNIA SHAKESPEARE THEATER
$40,000TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT FOR CAL SHAKES TO DELIVER THEATER PERFORMANCES, YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND ARTISTIC ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES FOR ITS AUDIENCES AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.
BIG WAVE PROJECT
$40,000TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OF PROVIDING HOUSING, A SENSE OF COMMUNITY, AND AN ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH TO THRIVE, FOR ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.
DIABLO REGIONAL ARTS ASSOCIATION
$30,000TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL ARTS PROGRAMMING THROUGH LIVE THEATRE, VISUAL ARTS AND YOUTH EDUCATION, AND VARIOUS AVENUES OF ACCESSIILITY FOR ALL TO ENJOY THE ARTS.
CALPIRG EDUCATION FUND
$25,000TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR INITIATIVES THAT IMPROVE THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELL-BEING OF ALL.
LIFE LEARNING ACADEMY
$25,000TO SUPPORT THE ACADEMIC MISSION OF THE ORGANIZAION, WHICH IS TO PROVIDE OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH OF DISCONNECTED STUDENTS AND TRANSITION-AGED YOUNG ADULTS.
ROCK THE CASA
$20,000TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO BENEFIT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE CHILDREN IN NEED, SUCH AS COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES AND FRIENDS OF CAMP CONCORD.
KALA ART INSTITUTE
$16,000TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT THAT FURTHERS THE MISSION OF KALA ART INSTITUTE TO OFFER ART FACILITIES AND EDUCATION TO ARTISTS, THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AND PUBLIC SCHOOL CHILDREN.
NORTHERN LIGHT SCHOOL
$11,000TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT TO CLOSE THE TUITION GAP, SUPPORT THE SCHOOL'S OPERATING BUDGET, CURRICULA AND TECHNOLOGY FOR STUDENTS; AND TO PROVIDE COMPETITIVE SALARIES AND ONGOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE SCHOOL'S TEACHERS.
MUSEUM OF CRAFT AND DESIGN
$10,000TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT TO THE ORGANIZATION'S OPERATING FUND THAT PROVIDES EXHIBITIONS, PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIP TO UNDERSERVED NEIGHBORHOODS.
ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAS
$5,000TO SUPPORT ACSO ORCHESTRA COMMUNITY MEMBERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO LISTEN, LEARN, NETWORK AND SUPPORT EACH OTHER.
NEW PERFORMANCE TRADITIONS
$5,000TO PROVIDE OPERATING SUPPORT OF THE DRESHER ENSEMBLE ARTIST RESIDENCY PROGRAM.
CHINESE CULTURE CENTER FOUNDATION
$5,000TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF CCC, WHICH IS DEDICATED TO ELEVATING UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES AND GIVING VOICE TO EQUALITY THROUGH EDUCATION AND CONTEMPORARY ART.
CREATIVE GROWTH ARTS CENTER
$5,000TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION, WHICH IS TO ADVANCE THE INCLUSION OF ARTISTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN CONTEMPORARY ART AND TO STRENGTHEN THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING A SUPPORTIVE STUDIO ENVIRONMENT AND GALLERY REPRESENTATION.
COMPASSION & CHOICES
$5,000TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT THAT FURTHERS THE MISSION AND VISION OF COMPASSION & CHOICES.
FUTURES WITHOUT VIOLENCE
$5,000DONATION MADE IN HONOR OF BUZ KANTER, TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF FUTURES WITHOUT VIOLENCE AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COURAGE MUSEUM.
NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH
$5,000TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT TO FURTHER NFCR'S VISION AND MISSION TO CURE ALL TYPES OF CANCER.
SHELTER INC (PROJECT HEARTH)
$2,000TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION, TO HELP PREVENT AND END HOMELESSNESS IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY.
LAFAYETTE LIBRARY AND LEARNING CENTER FOUNDATION
$1,000TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT THAT HELPS KEPP THE LIBRARY DOORS OPEN ADDITIONAL HOURS EACH WEEK, AND TO PROVIDE MATERIALS, RESOURCES AND THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY TO PATRONS FROM THE COMMUNITY.
SAVE MOUNT DIABLO
$1,000TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO PRESERVE MOUNT DIABLO'S PEAKS THROUGH LAND ACQUISITION AND PRESERVATION STRATEGIES.
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BOTANIC GARDEN AT BERKELEY
$1,000TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING, COLLECTIONS AND OTHER SERVICES AT WALNUT CREEK LIBRARIES.
UC PRESS FOUNDATION
$1,000TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO SERVE AS A BRIDGE CONNECTING THE ACADEMIC WORLD AND CURIOUS READERS WORLDWIDE.
FAMILIES WITHOUT BORDERS
$1,000TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO PREPARE THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS THROUGH HIGHER EDUCATION.
CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
$5,070,075TO SUPPORT THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW STATE OF THE ART CANCER SUPPORT CENTER IN LAFAYETTE, CALIFORNIA THAT WILL ALLOW ALL PEOPLE AFFECTED BY CANCER TO RECEIVE COMPREHENSIVE AND EQUITABLE CANCER CARE.
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY FOUNDATION
$4,010,000TO SUPPORT THE MISSIONS AND OPERATIONS OF THE BERKELEY ART MUSEUM AND PACIFIC FILM ARCHIVE, THE LIBRARY FUND, AND THE BOTANTICAL GARDEN.
CALIFORNIA COLLEGE OF THE ARTS
$1,571,950TO SUPPORT THE MAKER/MEET/FUTURE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE CCA SAN FRANCISCO CAMPUS, AND TO BENEFIT THE CCA SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR TALENTED AND DESERVING ART AND DESIGN STUDENTS.
GIRLSMART LITERACY PROGRAM
$600,000TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR CHARITABLE GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE LITERACY-BASED, AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS IN ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AND UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES.
OAKLAND MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA
$525,000TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION.
GIRLS INC OF ALAMEDA COUNTY
$485,000TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO HELP GIRLS FROM UNDERSERVED BAY AREA COMMUNITIES RISE TO BE STRONG, SMART AND BOLD.
UC THEATRE BERKELEY MUSIC GROUP
$200,000TO PROVIDE FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF THE CREATION OF A CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER POSITION AT THE UC THEATRE.
CALIFORNIA SHAKESPEARE THEATER
$165,000TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT FOR CAL SHAKES TO DELIVER THEATER PERFORMANCES, YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND ARTISTIC ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES FOR ITS AUDIENCES AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.
BIG WAVE PROJECT
$135,000TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OF PROVIDING HOUSING, A SENSE OF COMMUNITY, AND AN ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH TO THRIVE, FOR ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.
CALIFORNIA SYMPHONY
$127,000TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT FOR CALIFORNIA SYMPHONY'S MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS OFFERED TO MUSICIANS, AT-RISK BAY AREA STUDENTS, CLASSICALLY-CURIOUS ADULTS AND RISING COMPOSERS.
UCSF FOUNDATION
$125,000TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO ADVANCE HEALTH WORLDWIDE BY SUPPORTING RESEARCH FOR BREAST CANCER TREATMENT OPTIONS AND INITIATIVES FOR PROVIDING PATIENTS WITH ACCESS TO COMPASSIONATE AND EQUITABLE CARE.
OAKLAND LEAF
$120,000TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS NEEDING SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL RESOURCES AND ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES, THAT INCLUDE THE LOVE CULTIVATING SCHOOLYARDS PROGRAM, THEATER ARTS, POETRY AND OTHER DYNAMIC YOUTH ACTIVITIES.
LIFE LEARNING ACADEMY
$100,000TO SUPPORT THE ACADEMIC MISSION OF THE ORGANIZAION, WHICH IS TO PROVIDE OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH OF DISCONNECTED STUDENTS AND TRANSITION-AGED YOUNG ADULTS.
RUTH BANCROFT GARDEN
$70,000TO PRESERVE THE GARDEN AND RARE COLLECTION OF WATER-CONSERVING PLANTS, AND TO IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH, INCLUDING FREE ENTRY TO FAMILIES WITH MODEST MEANS, TO PRESCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN, AND TO THE COMMUNITY DURING SPECIAL EVENTS.
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA REGENTS
$50,000TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT TO THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY.
NORTHERN LIGHT SCHOOL
$36,000TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT TO CLOSE THE TUITION GAP, SUPPORT THE SCHOOL'S OPERATING BUDGET, CURRICULA AND TECHNOLOGY FOR STUDENTS; AND TO PROVIDE COMPETITIVE SALARIES AND ONGOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE SCHOOL'S TEACHERS.