Gerbode Foundation

Giving by year

50% of 2024 grantees were new to this funder

Amount and number of grants we hold records for in each year, which can be less than everything the funder gave. The current year is incomplete.

Where it gives

All years we hold. Grants with no recorded place are left out.

Latest grants made

How to apply

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 (videotapes, etc.) requiring return. In the event that materials must be returned, an explicit request for their return and a self-addressed, stamped envelope must be provided. The Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Special awards cycles are usually announced in May.

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.

Contact

Aimee Eng

Address

1791 Solano Avenue F15, Berkeley, CA 94707

Phone

5109158048

From the funder's IRS Form 990-PF for the year to 31 Dec 2024.