Private foundation · EIN 94-3350554 · Berkeley, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Battle 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $220K total, median $55K. 50% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$220K
Median grant
$55K
Stays in CA
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$15M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Robert Morris UniversityMoon Township, PAGeneral support$100K
Ponaganset Education FoundationNorth Scituate, RIGeneral support$60K
Berkeley Community ScholarsBerkeley, CAGeneral support$50K
Futures Without ViolenceSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$10K

By state: Pennsylvania 1 · California 2 · Rhode Island 1

About this foundation

Battle Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Berkeley, California, administered in care of A George Battle, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Battle Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Battle Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $220K across 4 grants, a median of $55K.

Where does Battle Family Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (1 grants), California (2 grants), Rhode Island (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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