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    Simpson Psb Fund

    ActivoArts, Culture & HumanitiesFinancia Individuos
    ORINDA, CASitio web9252546358

    About Simpson Psb Fund

    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.

    Focus Areas

    Art museums and film archives in the East Bay (Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive)Higher education capital campaigns and scholarship funds at Bay Area universities (UC Berkeley, California College of the Arts)Cancer patient services and construction of regional cancer support centers (Cancer Support Community San Francisco Bay Area)Medical research and clinical programs at major academic medical centers (UCSF breast cancer research)

    Who They Fund

    girls from underserved Bay Area communitiesat-risk and underserved youth / studentsadults with special needs / developmental disabilities

    About Simpson Psb Fund

    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.

    What Simpson Psb Fund Funds

    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.

    How Simpson Psb Fund Gives

    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.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $17.4M

    Total Assets

    $128.4M

    Total Revenue

    $2.1M

    Total Expenses

    $19.7M

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $5K and $70K, with a median of $15K.

    25th Percentile

    $5K

    Median

    $15K

    75th Percentile

    $70K

    Geographic Reach

    Local3 states funded

    About 98% of grants go to recipients in CA.

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    people affected by cancer (patients and families)
    artistic communities and art/design students (including musicians and composers)

    Giving Approach

    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.

    Funding Style

    unrestricted general operating supportcapital/campaign and construction fundingscholarships and student financial aidcapacity building / leadership support (creation of COO)programmatic grants for direct services

    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

    Topics

    visual arts, museums and film archive supportcancer supportive care center constructionbreast cancer research and equitable patient careperforming arts and music educationyouth literacy and after-school programs for girlsscholarships for art and design studentshousing and community services for adults with special needs

    Where Simpson Psb Fund Makes Grants

    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.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Simpson Psb Fund

    Does Simpson Psb Fund accept unsolicited applications?

    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.

    What kinds of organizations does Simpson Psb Fund support?

    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.

    What is a typical grant size from Simpson Psb Fund?

    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.

    Does Simpson Psb Fund give recurring grants?

    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.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2025

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.

    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY FOUNDATIONBERKELEY, CA$10,020,3722025TO SUPPORT THE MISSIONS AND OPERATIONS OF THE BERKELEY ART MUSEUM AND PACIFIC FILM ARCHIVE, THE LIBRARY FUND, AND THE BOTANTICAL GARDEN.
    UCSF FOUNDATIONSAN FRANCISCO, CA$4,970,4732025TO 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 COUNTYOAKLAND, CA$790,0002025TO 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 CALIFORNIAOAKLAND, CA$525,0002025TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION.
    UC THEATRE BERKELEY MUSIC GROUPBERKELEY, CA$200,0002025TO PROVIDE FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF THE CREATION OF A CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER POSITION AT THE UC THEATRE.
    NEW LITERARY PROJECTOAKLAND, CA$160,0002025TO 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 LEAFOAKLAND, CA$110,0002025TO 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 ARTSSAN FRANCISCO, CA$100,0002025TO 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 SYMPHONYWALNUT CREEK, CA$87,5002025TO 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 AREAWALNUT CREEK, CA$85,0002025TO 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 GARDENWALNUT CREEK, CA$51,0002025TO 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 REGENTSBERKELEY, CA$50,0002025TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT TO THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY.
    CALIFORNIA SHAKESPEARE THEATERORINDA, CA$40,0002025TO 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 PROJECTEL GRANADA, CA$40,0002025TO 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 ASSOCIATIONWALNUT CREEK, CA$30,0002025TO 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 FUNDLOS ANGELES, CA$25,0002025TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR INITIATIVES THAT IMPROVE THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELL-BEING OF ALL.
    LIFE LEARNING ACADEMYSAN FRANCISCO, CA$25,0002025TO 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 CASAWALNUT CREEK, CA$20,0002025TO 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 INSTITUTEBERKELEY, CA$16,0002025TO 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 SCHOOLOAKLAND, CA$11,0002025TO 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 DESIGNSAN FRANCISCO, CA$10,0002025TO 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 ORCHESTRASLOS ANGELES, CA$5,0002025TO SUPPORT ACSO ORCHESTRA COMMUNITY MEMBERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO LISTEN, LEARN, NETWORK AND SUPPORT EACH OTHER.
    NEW PERFORMANCE TRADITIONSSAN FRANCISCO, CA$5,0002025TO PROVIDE OPERATING SUPPORT OF THE DRESHER ENSEMBLE ARTIST RESIDENCY PROGRAM.
    CHINESE CULTURE CENTER FOUNDATIONSAN FRANCISCO, CA$5,0002025TO 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 CENTEROAKLAND, CA$5,0002025TO 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 & CHOICESETNA, NH$5,0002025TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT THAT FURTHERS THE MISSION AND VISION OF COMPASSION & CHOICES.
    FUTURES WITHOUT VIOLENCESAN FRANCISCO, CA$5,0002025DONATION 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 RESEARCHROCKVILLE, MD$5,0002025TO 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$2,0002025TO 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 FOUNDATIONLAFAYETTE, CA$1,0002025TO 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 DIABLOWALNUT CREEK, CA$1,0002025TO 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 BERKELEYWALNUT CREEK, CA$1,0002025TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING, COLLECTIONS AND OTHER SERVICES AT WALNUT CREEK LIBRARIES.
    UC PRESS FOUNDATIONOAKLAND, CA$1,0002025TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO SERVE AS A BRIDGE CONNECTING THE ACADEMIC WORLD AND CURIOUS READERS WORLDWIDE.
    FAMILIES WITHOUT BORDERSWALNUT CREEK, CA$1,0002025TO 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 AREAWALNUT CREEK, CA$5,070,0752024TO 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 FOUNDATIONBERKELEY, CA$4,010,0002024TO 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 ARTSSAN FRANCISCO, CA$1,571,9502024TO 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 PROGRAMORINDA, CA$600,0002024TO 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 CALIFORNIAOAKLAND, CA$525,0002024TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION.
    GIRLS INC OF ALAMEDA COUNTYOAKLAND, CA$485,0002024TO 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 GROUPBERKELEY, CA$200,0002024TO PROVIDE FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF THE CREATION OF A CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER POSITION AT THE UC THEATRE.
    CALIFORNIA SHAKESPEARE THEATERORINDA, CA$165,0002024TO 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 PROJECTEL GRANADA, CA$135,0002024TO 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 SYMPHONYWALNUT CREEK, CA$127,0002024TO 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 FOUNDATIONSAN FRANCISCO, CA$125,0002024TO 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 LEAFOAKLAND, CA$120,0002024TO 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 ACADEMYSAN FRANCISCO, CA$100,0002024TO 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 GARDENWALNUT CREEK, CA$70,0002024TO 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 REGENTSBERKELEY, CA$50,0002024TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT TO THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY.
    NORTHERN LIGHT SCHOOLOAKLAND, CA$36,0002024TO 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

    $10,020,372
    BERKELEY, CA2025

    TO SUPPORT THE MISSIONS AND OPERATIONS OF THE BERKELEY ART MUSEUM AND PACIFIC FILM ARCHIVE, THE LIBRARY FUND, AND THE BOTANTICAL GARDEN.

    UCSF FOUNDATION

    $4,970,473
    SAN FRANCISCO, CA2025

    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

    $790,000
    OAKLAND, CA2025

    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

    $525,000
    OAKLAND, CA2025

    TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION.

    UC THEATRE BERKELEY MUSIC GROUP

    $200,000
    BERKELEY, CA2025

    TO PROVIDE FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF THE CREATION OF A CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER POSITION AT THE UC THEATRE.

    NEW LITERARY PROJECT

    $160,000
    OAKLAND, CA2025

    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

    $110,000
    OAKLAND, CA2025

    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

    $100,000
    SAN FRANCISCO, CA2025

    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

    $87,500
    WALNUT CREEK, CA2025

    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

    $85,000
    WALNUT CREEK, CA2025

    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

    $51,000
    WALNUT CREEK, CA2025

    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

    $50,000
    BERKELEY, CA2025

    TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT TO THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY.

    CALIFORNIA SHAKESPEARE THEATER

    $40,000
    ORINDA, CA2025

    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

    $40,000
    EL GRANADA, CA2025

    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

    $30,000
    WALNUT CREEK, CA2025

    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

    $25,000
    LOS ANGELES, CA2025

    TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR INITIATIVES THAT IMPROVE THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELL-BEING OF ALL.

    LIFE LEARNING ACADEMY

    $25,000
    SAN FRANCISCO, CA2025

    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

    $20,000
    WALNUT CREEK, CA2025

    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

    $16,000
    BERKELEY, CA2025

    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

    $11,000
    OAKLAND, CA2025

    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

    $10,000
    SAN FRANCISCO, CA2025

    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

    $5,000
    LOS ANGELES, CA2025

    TO SUPPORT ACSO ORCHESTRA COMMUNITY MEMBERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO LISTEN, LEARN, NETWORK AND SUPPORT EACH OTHER.

    NEW PERFORMANCE TRADITIONS

    $5,000
    SAN FRANCISCO, CA2025

    TO PROVIDE OPERATING SUPPORT OF THE DRESHER ENSEMBLE ARTIST RESIDENCY PROGRAM.

    CHINESE CULTURE CENTER FOUNDATION

    $5,000
    SAN FRANCISCO, CA2025

    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

    $5,000
    OAKLAND, CA2025

    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

    $5,000
    ETNA, NH2025

    TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT THAT FURTHERS THE MISSION AND VISION OF COMPASSION & CHOICES.

    FUTURES WITHOUT VIOLENCE

    $5,000
    SAN FRANCISCO, CA2025

    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

    $5,000
    ROCKVILLE, MD2025

    TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT TO FURTHER NFCR'S VISION AND MISSION TO CURE ALL TYPES OF CANCER.

    SHELTER INC (PROJECT HEARTH)

    $2,000
    CONCORD, CA2025

    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

    $1,000
    LAFAYETTE, CA2025

    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

    $1,000
    WALNUT CREEK, CA2025

    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

    $1,000
    WALNUT CREEK, CA2025

    TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING, COLLECTIONS AND OTHER SERVICES AT WALNUT CREEK LIBRARIES.

    UC PRESS FOUNDATION

    $1,000
    OAKLAND, CA2025

    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

    $1,000
    WALNUT CREEK, CA2025

    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

    $5,070,075
    WALNUT CREEK, CA2024

    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

    $4,010,000
    BERKELEY, CA2024

    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

    $1,571,950
    SAN FRANCISCO, CA2024

    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

    $600,000
    ORINDA, CA2024

    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

    $525,000
    OAKLAND, CA2024

    TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION.

    GIRLS INC OF ALAMEDA COUNTY

    $485,000
    OAKLAND, CA2024

    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

    $200,000
    BERKELEY, CA2024

    TO PROVIDE FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF THE CREATION OF A CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER POSITION AT THE UC THEATRE.

    CALIFORNIA SHAKESPEARE THEATER

    $165,000
    ORINDA, CA2024

    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

    $135,000
    EL GRANADA, CA2024

    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

    $127,000
    WALNUT CREEK, CA2024

    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

    $125,000
    SAN FRANCISCO, CA2024

    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

    $120,000
    OAKLAND, CA2024

    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

    $100,000
    SAN FRANCISCO, CA2024

    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

    $70,000
    WALNUT CREEK, CA2024

    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

    $50,000
    BERKELEY, CA2024

    TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT TO THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY.

    NORTHERN LIGHT SCHOOL

    $36,000
    OAKLAND, CA2024

    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.