Private foundation · EIN 77-0494059 · Stockton, California · Environment

Coastal Barrier Island 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: 32 grants paid, $73K total, median $1,000. 53% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
32
$73K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in CA
53%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Blackwing FoundationStockton, CAGeneral support$10K
Stockton Symphony AssociationStockton, CAGeneral support$10K
UCSF FoundationSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$10K
Kuki'o Ho'omana FundKailuakona, HIGeneral support$5,000
Santa Catalina SchoolMonterey, CAGeneral support$5,000
The Haggin MuseumStockton, CAGeneral support$5,000
PeopleunitedWalnut Creek, CAGeneral support$2,500
Mariposa Museum & History Center IncMariposa, CAGeneral support$2,000
One Hundred MilesBrunswick, GAGeneral support$2,000
Planned Parenthood Federation of America IncNew York, NYGeneral support$2,000
Children's Home of StocktonStockton, CAGeneral support$2,000
ManometManomet, MAGeneral support$1,500
California Waterfowl AssociationRoseville, CAGeneral support$1,000
Coastal Georgia Historical SocietySt Simons Island, GAGeneral support$1,000
Ducks UnlimitedMemphis, TNGeneral support$1,000
Elkhorn Slough FoundationWatsonville, CAGeneral support$1,000
Harvard Westlake SchoolStudio City, CAGeneral support$1,000
Hoover InstitutionStanford, CAGeneral support$1,000
Nevada State Railroad MuseumCarson City, NVGeneral support$1,000
Sierra View Christian SchoolRipon, CAGeneral support$1,000
The Farm at Oatland NorthSt Simon Island, GAGeneral support$1,000
Twin Cities Autism FoundationChamplin, MNGeneral support$1,000
Wellesley CollegeWellesley, MAGeneral support$1,000
Delta Sculling CenterStockton, CAGeneral support$1,000
Hawaii Preparatory AcademyKamuela, HIGeneral support$500
PBS FoundationArlington, VAGeneral support$500
San Joaquin County Historical SocietyStockton, CAGeneral support$500
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNGeneral support$500
Three Square Food BankLas Vegas, NVGeneral support$500
Usta Foundation IncWhite Plains, NYGeneral support$500
The Salvation ArmyStockton, CAGeneral support$400
St Mary's Dining RoomStockton, CAGeneral support$400

By state: California 17 · Hawaii 2 · Georgia 3 · Massachusetts 2 · New York 2 · Tennessee 2

About this foundation

Coastal Barrier Island Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Stockton, California, administered in care of Philip C Berolzheimer, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 Coastal Barrier Island 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 Coastal Barrier Island Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $73K across 32 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Coastal Barrier Island Foundation give?

California (17 grants), Hawaii (2 grants), Georgia (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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