UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY FOUNDATION
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The University of California Berkeley Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that primarily focuses on grantmaking within California, having disbursed a total of $426.9 million in grants in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO ADVANCE THE INTEREST & PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY & TO INCREASE THE FACILITIES OF THE UNIV. & TO PROVIDE BROADER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.
Cause Areas
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Welfare
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Total Funding
Funding Share
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT BERKELEY
$3B
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY FOUNDATION?
No. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY FOUNDATION give?
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California. 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 UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $136.3 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $426.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT BERKELEY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY FOUNDATION?
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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