Working Assumptions Foundation
Accepts applications
Working Assumptions Foundation is a private foundation in Berkeley, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $60,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $7,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$60,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$7,500
- Assets$712,691
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $18,750 the year before.
100% of its 2024 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 | $18,750 | 3 | $298,570 |
| 2024 | $60,000 | 8 | $712,691 |
How to apply
| Contact | Jane Gottesman 1700 Shattuck Ave 25, Berkeley, CA 94709 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (510) 704-9734 |
| What to submit | Common application form |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $15,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $7,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $7,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $7,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $7,500 |
| New York | 1 | $7,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | To support photo-based projects that look at family in new, meaningful ways | $7,500 |
| Individual | To support photo-based projects that look at family in new, meaningful ways | $7,500 |
| Individual | To support photo-based projects that look at family in new, meaningful ways | $7,500 |
| Individual | To support photo-based projects that look at family in new, meaningful ways | $7,500 |
| Individual | To support photo-based projects that look at family in new, meaningful ways | $7,500 |
| Individual | To support photo-based projects that look at family in new, meaningful ways | $7,500 |
| Preston Gannaway Photography LLC | To support photo-based projects that look at family in new, meaningful ways | $7,500 |
| Trent Davis Bailey LTD | To support photo-based projects that look at family in new, meaningful ways | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Eve Biddle
- Geoffrey Biddle
- Jane Gottesman
- James Hughes
Questions people ask
Does Working Assumptions Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Working Assumptions Foundation give?
$60,000 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Working Assumptions Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Eve Biddle (Board Chair), Geoffrey Biddle (Vice Chairman), Jane Gottesman (Secretary and Treasurer) and James Hughes (Board Member).