Berkshire Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 77-0438710
Foundation Overview
Based in Carmel, CA, Berkshire Foundation has awarded 164 grants totaling $10,380,000 to organizations in California, New York and 7 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $10,000 to $350,000, with a median award of $50,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
5 of 22 recipients (23%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
77% of all grants are concentrated in California, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within California, funding concentrates in Carmel (29%), Monterey (22%), Seaside (10%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 112% growth in annual giving over 9 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Dual focus on general purposes (67%) and community projects, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Berkshire Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Monterey County | $50,000 | Seaside, CA, US | To Fund Community Services | 2025 |
| Breakthrough T1d (Jdrf International) | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | To Fund Community Services | 2025 |
| Canal Alliance | $10,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | To Fund Community Services | 2025 |
| Carmel Bach Festival | $100,000 | Carmel, CA, US | To Fund Community Services | 2025 |
| Center For Reproductive Rights | $150,000 | New York, NY, US | To Fund Community Services | 2025 |
| Foundation For Csumb | $50,000 | Seaside, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2025 |
| Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Fund Community Services | 2025 |
| Hualalai Foundation | $100,000 | Kailuakona, HI, US | To Fund Community Services | 2025 |
| Interim Inc | $150,000 | Monterey, CA, US | To Fund Community Services | 2025 |
| Marin Art & Garden Center | $40,000 | Ross, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2025 |
| Mearth | $100,000 | Carmel, CA, US | To Fund Community Services | 2025 |
| Monterey Symphony | $100,000 | Monterey, CA, US | To Fund Community Services | 2025 |
| One Acre Fund | $100,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | To Fund Community Services | 2025 |
| Pacific Reperatory Theatre | $50,000 | Carmel, CA, US | To Fund Community Services | 2025 |
| The California State Park Foundation | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Fund Community Services | 2025 |
| The Film Forum | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | To Fund Community Services | 2025 |
| The Food Bank | $75,000 | Salinas, CA, US | To Fund Community Services | 2025 |
| The Parish Of Saint Matthew | $25,000 | Pacific Palisades, CA, US | To Fund Community Services | 2025 |
| California Community Foundation- Palisades | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Fund Community Services | 2025 |
| Community Human Services | $25,000 | Monterey, CA, US | To Fund Community Services | 2025 |
| Edgewood Center For Children And Families | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Fund Community Services | 2025 |
| Ludlow Institute | $50,000 | Epping, NH, US | To Fund Community Services | 2025 |
| Canal Alliance | $10,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | To Fund Community Services | 2024 |
| Stern Grove | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Fund Community Services | 2024 |
| Luminaries | $25,000 | Northfield, IL, US | To Fund Community Services | 2024 |
| Lifemoves | $25,000 | Menlo Park, CA, US | To Fund Community Services | 2024 |
| The California State Park Foundation | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Fund Community Services | 2024 |
| The Salvation Army | $25,000 | Citiy Of Industry, CA, US | To Fund Community Services | 2024 |
| Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Fund Community Services | 2024 |
| Gathering For Women | $25,000 | Monterey, CA, US | To Fund Community Services | 2024 |
| The Food Bank | $25,000 | Salinas, CA, US | To Fund Community Services | 2024 |
| The Parish Of Saint Matthew | $25,000 | Pacific Palisades, CA, US | To Fund Community Services | 2024 |
| American Red Cross | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Fund Community Services | 2024 |
| Hualalai Foundation | $25,000 | Kailuakona, HI, US | To Fund Community Services | 2024 |
| Gladstone Institute Post Doc Project (J David Gladstone Institutes) | $40,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Fund Community Services | 2024 |
| The Film Forum | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | To Fund Community Services | 2024 |
| Elkhorn Slough Foundation | $50,000 | Moss Landing, CA, US | To Fund Community Services | 2024 |
| Pacific Reperatory Theatre | $50,000 | Carmel, CA, US | To Fund Community Services | 2024 |
| Center For Independent Thought | $50,000 | Bala Cynwyd, PA, US | To Fund Community Services | 2024 |
| Rise Csumb | $50,000 | Seaside, CA, US | To Fund Community Services | 2024 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Monterey County | $75,000 | Seaside, CA, US | To Fund Community Services | 2024 |
| One Acre Fund | $100,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | To Fund Community Services | 2024 |
| Monterey Symphony | $100,000 | Monterey, CA, US | To Fund Community Services | 2024 |
| Mearth | $100,000 | Carmel, CA, US | To Fund Community Services | 2024 |
| Carmel Bach Festival | $100,000 | Carmel, CA, US | To Fund Community Services | 2024 |
| Interim Inc | $150,000 | Monterey, CA, US | To Fund Community Services | 2024 |
| Center For Reproductive Rights | $150,000 | New York, NY, US | To Fund Community Services | 2024 |
| Elkhorn Slough | $25,000 | Moss Landing, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Point Lobos Foundation | $25,000 | Monterey, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Los Angeles Police Foundation | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Lifemoves | $25,000 | Menlo Park, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| The Bowery Mission | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Monterey County | $25,000 | Seaside, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| American Kidney Fund Inc | $25,000 | Rockville, MD, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Save The Bay | $25,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Marin Art & Garden Center | $25,000 | Ross, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Gathering For Women | $25,000 | Monterey, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Canal Alliance | $25,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Monterey Symphony | $50,000 | Monterey, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| The Food Bank | $50,000 | Salinas, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Foundation For The Homeless Inc | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Carmel Bach Festival | $50,000 | Carmel, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Bay Area Ridge Trail Council | $50,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Pacific Reperatory Theatre | $50,000 | Carmel, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| The Parish Of Saint Matthew | $75,000 | Pacific Palisades, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| One Acre Fund | $100,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Mearth | $100,000 | Carmel, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Interim Inc | $150,000 | Monterey, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Center For Reproductive Rights | $150,000 | New York, NY, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| All Saints Day School | $25,000 | Carmel, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Carmel Bach Festival | $50,000 | Carmel, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Center For Reproductive Rights | $150,000 | New York, NY, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Gathering For Women | $25,000 | Monterey, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Interim Inc | $150,000 | Monterey, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Marin Art & Garden Center | $50,000 | Ross, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Mearth | $100,000 | Carmel, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Monterey Symphony | $50,000 | Monterey, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| One Acre Fund | $100,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Pacific Reperatory Theatre | $50,000 | Carmel, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| The Bowery Mission | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| The Food Bank | $75,000 | Salinas, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| The Parish Of Saint Matthew | $25,000 | Pacific Palisades, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Baby2baby | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Monterey County | $25,000 | Seaside, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Westside Food Bank | $25,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Aloha Muamo'o Aina | $25,000 | Kamuela, HI, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Friends Of Mission Trail Nature Preserve | $75,000 | Carmel, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Canal Alliance | $25,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| All Saints Day School | $25,000 | Carmel, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Carmel Bach Festival | $50,000 | Carmel, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Center For Reproductive Rights | $150,000 | New York, NY, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Gathering For Women | $25,000 | Monterey, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Interim Inc | $150,000 | Monterey, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Marin Art & Garden Center | $50,000 | Ross, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Mearth | $100,000 | Carmel, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Monterey Symphony | $50,000 | Monterey, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| One Acre Fund | $100,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Pacific Reperatory Theatre | $50,000 | Carmel, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| The Bowery Mission | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| The Food Bank | $75,000 | Salinas, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| The Parish Of Saint Matthew | $25,000 | Pacific Palisades, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Baby2baby | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Monterey County | $25,000 | Seaside, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Westside Food Bank | $25,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Aloha Muamo'o Aina | $25,000 | Kamuela, HI, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Friends Of Mission Trail Nature Preserve | $75,000 | Carmel, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Canal Alliance | $25,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| All Saints Day School | $25,000 | Carmel, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Carmel Bach Festival | $50,000 | Carmel, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Center For Reproductive Rights | $150,000 | New York, NY, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Gathering For Women | $25,000 | Monterey, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Interim Inc | $150,000 | Monterey, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Marin Art & Garden Center | $50,000 | Ross, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Mearth | $100,000 | Carmel, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Monterey Symphony | $50,000 | Monterey, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| One Acre Fund | $100,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Pacific Reperatory Theatre | $50,000 | Carmel, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| The Bowery Mission | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| The Food Bank | $75,000 | Salinas, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| The Parish Of Saint Matthew | $25,000 | Pacific Palisades, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Baby2baby | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Monterey County | $25,000 | Seaside, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Westside Food Bank | $25,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Aloha Muamo'o Aina | $25,000 | Kamuela, HI, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Friends Of Mission Trail Nature Preserve | $75,000 | Carmel, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Canal Alliance | $25,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Carmel Bach Festival | $50,000 | Carmel, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Center For Reproductive Rights | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Interim Inc | $100,000 | Monterey, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Mearth | $75,000 | Carmel, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Monterey Symphony | $50,000 | Monterey, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Pacific Reperatory Theatre | $40,000 | Carmel, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| One Acre Fund | $75,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Marin Art Garden Center | $25,000 | Ross, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Gathering For Women | $25,000 | Monterey, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Rise Csumb | $275,000 | Seaside, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| The Food Bank | $25,000 | Salinas, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| The Bowery Mission | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Elkhorn Slough | $25,000 | Moss Landing, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Step Up On Second Street | $25,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Carmel Bach Festival | $50,000 | Carmel, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Center For Reproductive Rights | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Interim Inc | $100,000 | Monterey, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Mearth | $75,000 | Carmel, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Monterey Symphony | $50,000 | Monterey, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Pacific Reperatory Theatre | $40,000 | Carmel, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| One Acre Fund | $75,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Rise Csumb | $275,000 | Seaside, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Carmel Bach Festival | $50,000 | Carmel, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2017 |
| Center For Reproductive Rights | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2017 |
| Foundation For Csumb | $350,000 | Seaside, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2017 |
| Interim Inc | $100,000 | Monterey, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2017 |
| Mearth | $75,000 | Carmel, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2017 |
| Monterey Symphony | $40,000 | Monterey, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2017 |
| Pacific Reperatory Theatre | $35,000 | Carmel, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2017 |
| One Acre Fund | $75,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2017 |
| All Saints Day School | $25,000 | Carmel, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2017 |
| Carmel Bach Festival | $35,000 | Carmel, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2016 |
| Center For Reproductive Rights | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2016 |
| Foundation For Csumb | $250,000 | Seaside, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2016 |
| Interim Inc | $75,000 | Monterey, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2016 |
| Mearth | $75,000 | Carmel, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2016 |
| Monterey Symphony | $80,000 | Monterey, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2016 |
| Pacific Reperatory Theatre | $35,000 | Carmel, CA, US | To Further Exempt Purpose | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Berkshire Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 77-0438710 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 221432 Carmel, CA 93922-1432 |
Key People (12)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Berkshire Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Susan Snorf Lansbury |
|---|---|
| Treasurer | Cynthia Snorf Livermore |
| Secretary | James Cadillac Zak |
| Director & President Emerita | Roberta Buffett Bialek |
| Director | Carolyn Snorf Akcan |
Forms 990-PF
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- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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