West Davis & Bergard Foundation
Preselected recipients only
West Davis & Bergard Foundation is a private foundation in Oakland, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $881,795 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $13,522 and the largest $290,273. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$881,795
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$13,522
- Largest grant$290,273
- Assets$8.3 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was up from $492,319 the year before.
14% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $329,290 | 35 | $5.9 million |
| 2023 | $492,319 | 39 | $7.6 million |
| 2024 | $881,795 | 37 | $8.3 million |
How to apply
West Davis & Bergard 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 West Davis & Bergard Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 36 | $831,795 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Youth Alive | Donation | $290,273 |
| Alameda County Community Food Bank | Donation | $50,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Donation | $50,000 |
| Prescott Circus Theatre | Donation | $50,000 |
| Cristo Rey de la Salle | Donation | $40,000 |
| Oakland Catholic Worker | Donation | $25,000 |
| Operation Dignity | Donation | $25,000 |
| Grateful Gatherings | Donation | $25,000 |
| A Safe Place | Donation | $20,000 |
| East Bay SPCA | Donation | $20,000 |
| Native American Health Center | Donation | $20,000 |
| Regional Parks Foundation | Donation | $20,000 |
| Swords to Plowshares | Donation | $20,000 |
| Friendship House | Donation | $15,000 |
| Oakland Elizabeth House | Donation | $15,000 |
| Make It Home | Donation | $15,000 |
| Side by Side | Donation | $15,000 |
| Loved Twice | Donation | $15,000 |
| Inner Wheel | Donation | $13,522 |
| Oakland Children's Fairyland | Donation | $10,000 |
| Reading Partners | Donation | $10,000 |
| Mercy Brown Bag Program | Donation | $10,000 |
| Harbor House Ministries | Donation | $10,000 |
| Oakland Comm for Equity & Justice | Donation | $10,000 |
| St Vincent Day Home | Donation | $10,000 |
| Aspire Education Project | Donation | $10,000 |
| Camps in Common DBA Feather River | Donation | $10,000 |
| Family Aid Catholic Education | Donation | $10,000 |
| Family Emergency Shelter Coalition | Donation | $10,000 |
| Friends of Alameda Co Casa | Donation | $7,500 |
| Providence House | Donation | $5,000 |
| St Mary's Center | Donation | $5,000 |
| Joybells Project of Catholic Charities | Donation | $5,000 |
| Lincoln Families | Donation | $5,000 |
| Options Recovery Services | Donation | $5,000 |
| A Friendly Manor | Donation | $5,000 |
| Sequoyah Country Club | Donation | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert F Wright
- Tony Rimac
- Maryanne Kaplan
- Matthew Haley
- Megan Nakahara
- Elizabeth Nakamura
- Sandi Wright
- Sue Holmes
- Janis Dunivin
Questions people ask
Does West Davis & Bergard Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does West Davis & Bergard Foundation give?
$881,795 in tax year 2024, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $13,522.
Who runs West Davis & Bergard Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert F Wright (President), Tony Rimac (Treasurer), Maryanne Kaplan (Secretary) and Matthew Haley (Board Member) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does West Davis & Bergard Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, faith communities and environment and conservation.