Nepheli Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Nepheli Foundation is a private foundation in Berkeley, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $62,683 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $379 and the largest $54,675. 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$62,683
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$379
- Largest grant$54,675
- Assets$22.4 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was down from $2.1 million the year before.
67% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $13,425 | 21 | $429,916 |
| 2024 | $2.1 million | 11 | $440,992 |
| 2025 | $62,683 | 18 | $22.4 million |
How to apply
Nepheli 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 Nepheli Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 13 | $61,325 |
| New York | 2 | $750 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $408 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metrics for Management | General purpose | $54,675 |
| Possibility Labs | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Environmental Action Committee of West Marin (Eac) | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Mar Monte | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Kqed | General purpose | $500 |
| University of California Berkeley Foundation | General purpose | $500 |
| The Playwrights Workshop | General purpose | $500 |
| West Marin Community Services | General purpose | $500 |
| Bay City News Foundation | General purpose | $500 |
| Commonwealth School | General purpose | $258 |
| Prospect Sierra School | General purpose | $250 |
| Amnesty International | General purpose | $250 |
| Broadstreet Institute | General purpose | $200 |
| Shady Hill Fund | General purpose | $150 |
| American Himalayan Foundation | General purpose | $150 |
| Wikimediafoundation Inc | General purpose | $100 |
| The West Marin Feed | General purpose | $100 |
| Inverness Association | General purpose | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Dominic Montagu
- Diep Doan
Questions people ask
Does Nepheli Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nepheli Foundation give?
$62,683 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $379.
Who runs Nepheli Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dominic Montagu (President) and Diep Doan (Secretary).
What does Nepheli Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.