Charles Piper Cost Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Charles Piper Cost Foundation is a private foundation in Berkeley, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $62,200 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $5,000. 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$62,200
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was down from $64,000 the year before.
10% 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 | $59,900 | 36 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $64,000 | 25 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $62,200 | 23 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Charles Piper Cost 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 Charles Piper Cost Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 16 | $42,700 |
| Montana | 3 | $8,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,500 |
| Oregon | 1 | $2,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fulcrum Foundation | General operating | $5,000 |
| The Producer Partnership | General operating | $5,000 |
| Siesta Valley Foundation | General operating | $5,000 |
| Chronicle Season of Sharing Fund | General operating | $3,700 |
| Golden State Salmon Association | General operating | $3,000 |
| Individual | General operating | $3,000 |
| Caltrout | General operating | $2,500 |
| Habitot Children's Museum | General operating | $2,500 |
| Individual | General operating | $2,500 |
| La Luz Center | General operating | $2,500 |
| Redwood Trails Alliance | General operating | $2,500 |
| Sonoma County Regional Parks Founda | General operating | $2,500 |
| Sonoma Land Trust | General operating | $2,500 |
| The Current - Minnesota Public Radi | General operating | $2,500 |
| University of California Berkeley | College of environmental design | $2,500 |
| Western Rivers Conservancy | General operating | $2,500 |
| Bighorn River Alliance | General operating | $2,500 |
| Individual | General operating | $2,500 |
| Berkeley Community Scholars | General operating | $2,500 |
| Kwesi | General operating | $2,000 |
| Montana State University | School of agriculture | $1,000 |
| Wild and Free Foundation | General operating | $1,000 |
| Berkeley Partners for Parks | General operating | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David W Cost Jr
Questions people ask
Does Charles Piper Cost Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Charles Piper Cost Foundation give?
$62,200 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Charles Piper Cost Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David W Cost Jr (Trustee).
What does Charles Piper Cost Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and education.