AI Summary
The Berkshire Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, exclusively by invitation. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, making it essential for nonprofits to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2025, the foundation paid out a total of $1.4 million across 42 grantees.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS INC
NEW YORK, NY
$1.1M
10%
INTERIM INC
MONTEREY, CA
$1.1M
10%
MEARTH
Carmel, CA
$700K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
22
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BERKSHIRE FOUNDATION?
No. BERKSHIRE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BERKSHIRE FOUNDATION give?
BERKSHIRE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Illinois. 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 BERKSHIRE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BERKSHIRE FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BERKSHIRE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, BERKSHIRE FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BERKSHIRE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, BERKSHIRE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include THE CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS INC, INTERIM INC, and MEARTH. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BERKSHIRE FOUNDATION?
BERKSHIRE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.