Private foundation · EIN 47-3916575 · Novato, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Berenice Roth Spalding Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $83K total, median $5,601. 70% of grants stayed in California. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$83K
Median grant
$5,601
Stays in CA
70%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$1.2M

How to apply

By letter with description of organization and its charitable purpose Contact: Matson Carver, 8 Eagle Gap Road, Novato, Ca, 4153703568 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

10 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
ExtrafoodorgKentfield, CAGeneral purpose$33K
Hospitality HouseSan Francisco, CAGeneral purpose$15K
California State Parks FoundationSan Francisco, CAGeneral purpose$8,000
Planned Parenthood Federation of AmericaNew York, NYGeneral purpose$6,601
For All MothersBerkeley, CAGeneral purpose$6,000
NPRWashington, DCGeneral purpose$5,202
350orgBoston, MAGeneral purpose$3,301
Farming HopeSan Francisco, CAGeneral purpose$2,602
Agricultural Institute of MarinSan Rafael, CAGeneral purpose$2,590
Agricultural Institute of MarinSan Rafael, CAGeneral purpose$1,500

By state: California 7 · New York 1 · District of Columbia 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Berenice Roth Spalding Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Novato, California, administered in care of Pillsbury Et Al, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Berenice Roth Spalding Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Berenice Roth Spalding Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $83K across 10 grants, a median of $5,601.

Where does Berenice Roth Spalding Family Foundation give?

California (7 grants), New York (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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