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BERNARD E & ALBA WITKIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

BERNARD E & ALBA WITKIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

Berkeley, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
73-1661679
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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BERNARD E & ALBA WITKIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

Berkeley, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
73-1661679
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Bernard E. & Alba Witkin Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in California, with additional support in Washington and Massachusetts. The foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$1.8M

2023
Grantees funded
175
Multi-year grantees
81%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

119

Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
K
Kenneth Kuchman
Board Member
S
Stella Ngai
Board Member
M
Mary Friedman
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BERNARD E & ALBA WITKIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
No. BERNARD E & ALBA WITKIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BERNARD E & ALBA WITKIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION give?
BERNARD E & ALBA WITKIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Washington, and Massachusetts. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are BERNARD E & ALBA WITKIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BERNARD E & ALBA WITKIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BERNARD E & ALBA WITKIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, BERNARD E & ALBA WITKIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded about 120 grants, totaling nearly $1.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BERNARD E & ALBA WITKIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, BERNARD E & ALBA WITKIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 180 grantees. Recent grantees include LEGAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN INC, ST VINCENTS DAY HOME, and BlueSkies for Children Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BERNARD E & ALBA WITKIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
BERNARD E & ALBA WITKIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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