How to apply
The Gerbode Foundation (the Foundation), is interested in programs and projects offering potential for significant impact. The primary geographical focus is on the San Francisco Bay Area (counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco and San Mateo) and Hawaii. The Foundations program areas include advancing truth, justice, the environment, the arts, and special initiatives which include strengthening the philanthropic process and the nonprofit sector.Preferred form of contact: letter of inquiry with short description of the project. Initial contact should not include materials (vide… Contact: Aimee Eng, 1791 Solano Avenue F15, Berkeley, Ca, 5109158048 Deadlines: Accepted on an ongoing basis. Restrictions: To qualify for support, an organization must be a tax-exempt public charity, as determined by internal revenue code section 501(c)(3). The Foundation generally does not support direct services, deficit budgets, general operating funds, building or equipment funds, general fundraising campaigns, religious purposes, private schools, publications, scholarships, or grants to individuals.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
43 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greenbelt AllianceOakland, CA | Support of its Solano Together coalition. | $100K |
| Fresh ApproachConcord, CA | General Support | $75K |
| Transgender Law CenterOakland, CA | General Support | $75K |
| Common Cause Education FundWashington, DC | Support of its Media & Democracy Program in California | $60K |
| Asian Americans Advancing JusticeSan Francisco, CA | General Support | $50K |
| Independent Arts MediaSan Francisco, CA | Support of El Timpano's work. | $50K |
| Malama MakuaHonolulu, HI | Support of its Aloha ? | $50K |
| New Breath FoundationOakland, CA | General Support | $50K |
| Coleman Advocates for Children YoutSan Francisco, CA | General Support | $40K |
| Alliance for GirlsOakland, CA | Support of its SF Bay Area work | $40K |
| Center for Media JusticeOakland, CA | General Support | $40K |
| Chinese for Affirmative ActionSan Francisco, CA | Support of Lavender Phoenix's work in the Bay Area | $40K |
| East Bay Community FoundationOakland, CA | Support of the goals of the Fund for California's Future. | $40K |
| Hawaii Peoples FundHonolulu, HI | General Support | $40K |
| Communities for a Better EnvironmenHuntington Park, CA | Support of its Northern California work | $30K |
| Center for Applied Research SolutioSanta Rosa, CA | California Mentoring Partnership's Racial Justice in Mentoring Initiative | $30K |
| Chinese for Affirmative ActionSan Francisco, CA | Support of Lavender Phoenix's work in the Bay Area | $30K |
| CubacaribeSan Francisco, CA | Support of its commission and production of a new dance work by Shefali Shah. | $25K |
| Musical TraditionsSan Francisco, CA | Music Project by Liza Mezzacappa | $25K |
| Dance BrigadeSan Francisco, CA | New Dance Work by Adia Whitaker | $25K |
| Oakland Theater ProjectOakland, CA | New Theater Work by Lisa Ramirez | $25K |
| Magic Theatre IncSan Francisco, CA | Support of its commission and production of a new dance work by SAMMAY Peaflor Dizon. | $25K |
| Dancers' GroupSan Francisco, CA | Support of Duniya Dance and Drum Company's commission and production of a new work by Joti Singh. | $25K |
| Sozo Impact IncOakland, CA | Support of its commission and production of a new work by Babatunji Johnson. | $25K |
| Audium IncorporatedSan Francisco, CA | Support of the commission and production of a new work by Tossi Long. | $25K |
| Flyaway ProductionsSan Francisco, CA | Support of the commission and production of a new work by Xoa Asa. | $25K |
| Manilatown Heritage FoundationSan Francisco, CA | Support of the commission and production of a new work by Caroline Cabading. | $25K |
| Anne Bluethenthal and DancersSan Francisco, CA | Support of its commission and production of a new dance work by Sarah Crowell. | $25K |
| Diamano Coura West African Dance CoOakland, CA | Support of its commission and production of a new dance work by Ibrahima Ouseynou Diouf. | $25K |
| Hawaii Community FoundationHonolulu, HI | Support of its Hookele Non-profit Leadership Awards. | $25K |
| Hoi Hoi EaKaneohe, HI | Support of its Aloha ? | $25K |
| Ka Ala Farm IncWaianae, HI | Support of its Aloha ? | $25K |
| San Francisco Bay Area Theatre CompSan Francisco, CA | Support of its commission and production of a new dance work by Tania Santiago. | $25K |
| Shawl-Anderson Modern Dance CenterBerkeley, CA | Support of its commission and production of a new dance work by Suhaila Salimpour. | $25K |
| Theatre Bay AreaSan Francisco, CA | Support of its CA$H Sustains program. | $25K |
| Mahea Uchiyama Center for Intl DancBerkeley, CA | Support of a touring grant. | $15K |
| Filipino-American Development FoundSan Francisco, CA | Support of Pin@y Educational Partnerships touring grant for Pat Cruzs Art of Work dance film | $15K |
| Parents and Children TogetherHonolulu, HI | Support of Ryan Kusumoto's 2023 Ho'okele Award. | $10K |
| World Central Kitchen IncWashington, DC | Support of its Rapid Response Field Kitchen program. | $10K |
| Grantmakers in the ArtsNew York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Northern Ca GrantmakersSan Francisco, CA | Arts Loan Fund | $5,000 |
| Northern Ca GrantmakersSan Francisco, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Hoiwai FundHonolulu, HI | General Support | $2,500 |
By state: California 33 · Hawaii 7 · District of Columbia 2 · New York 1
About this foundation
Gerbode Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Berkeley, California, tax-exempt since 1955. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Gerbode Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. The Gerbode Foundation (the Foundation), is interested in programs and projects offering potential for significant impact. Deadlines: Accepted on an ongoing basis..
How much does Gerbode Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $1.4M across 43 grants, a median of $25K.
Where does Gerbode Foundation give?
California (33 grants), Hawaii (7 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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