Blackberry Creek Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Blackberry Creek Foundation is a private foundation in Berkeley, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $336,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $150,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$336,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$6.7 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was up from $251,000 the year before.
6% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $268,500 | 19 | $149,448 |
| 2024 | $251,000 | 17 | $6.2 million |
| 2025 | $336,000 | 17 | $6.7 million |
How to apply
Blackberry Creek Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Blackberry Creek Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 16 | $326,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alameda County Community Food Bank | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $150,000 |
| Bike East Bay | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Cycles of Change | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Berkeley High School Development Fund | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Berkeley Path Wanderers | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Berkeley Public Schools Fund | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| California Housing Defense Fund | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| California Mobility Fund | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Rich City Rides | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Smith College | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Walk Bike Berkeley | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Walk Oakland Bike Oakland | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Alameda Post | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Groundwork Richmond | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Urban Tilth | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Waterside Workshops | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Friends of Five Creeks | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bryan Walser
- Bianca Walser
Questions people ask
Does Blackberry Creek Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Blackberry Creek Foundation give?
$336,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Blackberry Creek Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bryan Walser (Chief Executive Officer) and Bianca Walser (Chief Financial Officer & Secretary).
What does Blackberry Creek Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.