Lowell Berry Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lowell Berry Foundation is a private foundation in Lafayette, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.8 million in 142 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $188,000. 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$1.8 million
- Number of grants142
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$188,000
- Assets$37.6 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.6 million the year before.
29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.6 million | 127 | $32.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 132 | $34.1 million |
| 2025 | $1.8 million | 142 | $37.6 million |
How to apply
Lowell Berry 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Lowell Berry Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 126 | $1.7 million |
| Hawaii | 2 | $61,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $16,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $9,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $6,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $4,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Bay Area Urban Network | General Support | $188,000 |
| Fuller Theological Seminary | Various Programs | $168,000 |
| School of Urban Missions | Various programs | $129,000 |
| City Team Ministries | General Support | $81,500 |
| WellSpring | East Bay Candidates | $80,000 |
| The Leadership Connection | General Support | $63,000 |
| Hawaiian Islands Ministries | General support | $60,000 |
| Young Life - Diablo Valley | General Support | $52,000 |
| Intervarsity Christian Fellowship | Multiple Ministries | $48,000 |
| Harbor House Ministries Inc | General Support | $47,000 |
| Joni & Friends - SF Bay Area | Various programs | $47,000 |
| Faith Network of the East Bay Inc | General support | $42,000 |
| Diocese of Oakland | General Support | $42,000 |
| Todays Youth Matter | Various programs | $41,000 |
| Bay Area REscue Mission | General Support | $35,000 |
| Stanford University | General support | $24,500 |
| Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church | General support | $20,000 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ - CA | General support | $16,000 |
| Teen Esteem | General support | $16,000 |
| Stratum | Religious Fund | $16,000 |
| Loaves & Fishes of Contra Costa | General Support | $14,000 |
| White Pony Express | Operating Support | $14,000 |
| Guideposts Foundation | General Support | $12,500 |
| New Life Church | General Support | $11,500 |
| Camps in Common | Camperships | $11,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society | General support | $11,000 |
| Q Place | Various programs | $10,500 |
| Project Peace East Bay | General Support | $10,500 |
| Cristo Rey De La Salle East Bay High Sch | General Support | $10,500 |
| Monument Crisis Ctr | General Support | $10,000 |
| Teen Challenge of East Bay Inc | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Bread Project | General Support | $10,000 |
| Jesuit Volunteers | General Support | $10,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | General support | $9,000 |
| St Marys Center | Social Service Fund | $9,000 |
| The Barnabas Group Bay Area | General Support | $8,700 |
| SOAR for Youth | Enrichment & Pre-Collegiate programs | $8,000 |
| Trinity Center Walnut Creek | General support | $8,000 |
| Waterside Workshops | General Support | $8,000 |
| Grateful Gatherings | General Support | $8,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Patricia B Conklin
- Gary L Depolo
- Jami S Kane
- John D Asher
- Jayne S Mordell
- Annette S Robison
- Ken Perez
Questions people ask
Does Lowell Berry Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lowell Berry Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2025, across 142 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Lowell Berry Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Patricia B Conklin (Vice President), Gary L Depolo (Treasurer), Jami S Kane (Secretary) and John D Asher (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Lowell Berry Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.