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Simpson Psb Fund Grants

Private foundation · EIN 68-0168017 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024

Total grants paid
$17.4M
Grants reported
34
Median grant
$22.5K
Future commitments
None reported

Giving by tax year

Tax yearGrants paidAmount
202434$17.4M

Where Simpson Psb Fund gives

States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.

Largest reported grants

The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.

RecipientLocationPurposeTax yearAmount
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY FOUNDATIONBERKELEY, CATO SUPPORT THE MISSIONS AND OPERATIONS OF THE BERKELEY ART MUSEUM AND PACIFIC FILM ARCHIVE, THE LIBRARY FUND, AND THE BOTANTICAL GARDEN.2024$10M
UCSF FOUNDATIONSAN FRANCISCO, CATO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO ADVANCE HEALTH WORLDWIDE BY SUPPORTING RESEARCH FOR BREAST CANCER TREATMENT OPTIONS AND INITIATIVES FOR PROVIDING PATIENTS WITH ACCESS TO COMPASSIONATE AND EQUITABLE CARE.2024$5M
GIRLS INC OF ALAMEDA COUNTYOAKLAND, CATO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO HELP GIRLS FROM UNDERSERVED BAY AREA COMMUNITIES RISE TO BE STRONG, SMART AND BOLD.2024$790K
OAKLAND MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIAOAKLAND, CATO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION.2024$525K
UC THEATRE BERKELEY MUSIC GROUPBERKELEY, CATO PROVIDE FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF THE CREATION OF A CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER POSITION AT THE UC THEATRE.2024$200K
NEW LITERARY PROJECTOAKLAND, CATO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT THAT INVESTS IN STUDENTS, TEACHERS, READERS, AUTHORS AND WRITERS BY OFFERING FREE WORKSHOPS FOR UNDERSERVED YOUNGER WRITERS; A NATIONAL AWARD TO A MID-CAREER AUTHOR; AND OTHER EVENTS TO CELEBRATE STORYTELLING AND CREATIVE WRITING.2024$160K
OAKLAND LEAFOAKLAND, CATO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS NEEDING SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL RESOURCES AND ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES, THAT INCLUDE THE LOVE CULTIVATING SCHOOLYARDS PROGRAM, THEATER ARTS, POETRY AND OTHER DYNAMIC YOUTH ACTIVITIES.2024$110K
CALIFORNIA COLLEGE OF THE ARTSSAN FRANCISCO, CATO SUPPORT THE MAKER/MEET/FUTURE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE CCA SAN FRANCISCO CAMPUS, AND TO BENEFIT THE CCA SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR TALENTED AND DESERVING ART AND DESIGN STUDENTS.2024$100K
CALIFORNIA SYMPHONYWALNUT CREEK, CATO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT FOR CALIFORNIA SYMPHONY'S MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS OFFERED TO MUSICIANS, AT-RISK BAY AREA STUDENTS, CLASSICALLY-CURIOUS ADULTS AND RISING COMPOSERS.2024$87.5K
CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREAWALNUT CREEK, CATO SUPPORT THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW STATE OF THE ART CANCER SUPPORT CENTER IN LAFAYETTE, CALIFORNIA THAT WILL ALLOW ALL PEOPLE AFFECTED BY CANCER TO RECEIVE COMPREHENSIVE AND EQUITABLE CANCER CARE.2024$85K
RUTH BANCROFT GARDENWALNUT CREEK, CATO PRESERVE THE GARDEN AND RARE COLLECTION OF WATER-CONSERVING PLANTS, AND TO IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH, INCLUDING FREE ENTRY TO FAMILIES WITH MODEST MEANS, TO PRESCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN, AND TO THE COMMUNITY DURING SPECIAL EVENTS.2024$51K
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA REGENTSBERKELEY, CATO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT TO THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY.2024$50K
BIG WAVE PROJECTEL GRANADA, CATO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OF PROVIDING HOUSING, A SENSE OF COMMUNITY, AND AN ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH TO THRIVE, FOR ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.2024$40K
CALIFORNIA SHAKESPEARE THEATERORINDA, CATO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT FOR CAL SHAKES TO DELIVER THEATER PERFORMANCES, YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND ARTISTIC ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES FOR ITS AUDIENCES AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.2024$40K
DIABLO REGIONAL ARTS ASSOCIATIONWALNUT CREEK, CATO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL ARTS PROGRAMMING THROUGH LIVE THEATRE, VISUAL ARTS AND YOUTH EDUCATION, AND VARIOUS AVENUES OF ACCESSIILITY FOR ALL TO ENJOY THE ARTS.2024$30K
CALPIRG EDUCATION FUNDLOS ANGELES, CATO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR INITIATIVES THAT IMPROVE THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELL-BEING OF ALL.2024$25K
LIFE LEARNING ACADEMYSAN FRANCISCO, CATO SUPPORT THE ACADEMIC MISSION OF THE ORGANIZAION, WHICH IS TO PROVIDE OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH OF DISCONNECTED STUDENTS AND TRANSITION-AGED YOUNG ADULTS.2024$25K
ROCK THE CASAWALNUT CREEK, CATO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO BENEFIT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE CHILDREN IN NEED, SUCH AS COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES AND FRIENDS OF CAMP CONCORD.2024$20K
KALA ART INSTITUTEBERKELEY, CATO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT THAT FURTHERS THE MISSION OF KALA ART INSTITUTE TO OFFER ART FACILITIES AND EDUCATION TO ARTISTS, THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AND PUBLIC SCHOOL CHILDREN.2024$16K
NORTHERN LIGHT SCHOOLOAKLAND, CATO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT TO CLOSE THE TUITION GAP, SUPPORT THE SCHOOL'S OPERATING BUDGET, CURRICULA AND TECHNOLOGY FOR STUDENTS; AND TO PROVIDE COMPETITIVE SALARIES AND ONGOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE SCHOOL'S TEACHERS.2024$11K
MUSEUM OF CRAFT AND DESIGNSAN FRANCISCO, CATO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT TO THE ORGANIZATION'S OPERATING FUND THAT PROVIDES EXHIBITIONS, PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIP TO UNDERSERVED NEIGHBORHOODS.2024$10K
NEW PERFORMANCE TRADITIONSSAN FRANCISCO, CATO PROVIDE OPERATING SUPPORT OF THE DRESHER ENSEMBLE ARTIST RESIDENCY PROGRAM.2024$5K
ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRASLOS ANGELES, CATO SUPPORT ACSO ORCHESTRA COMMUNITY MEMBERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO LISTEN, LEARN, NETWORK AND SUPPORT EACH OTHER.2024$5K
NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR CANCER RESEARCHROCKVILLE, MDTO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT TO FURTHER NFCR'S VISION AND MISSION TO CURE ALL TYPES OF CANCER.2024$5K
FUTURES WITHOUT VIOLENCESAN FRANCISCO, CADONATION MADE IN HONOR OF BUZ KANTER, TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF FUTURES WITHOUT VIOLENCE AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COURAGE MUSEUM.2024$5K

How to apply

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Contact
GRANT ADMINISTRATION
Address
21 ORINDA WAY SUITE C 358 ORINDA, CA, 94563
Phone
9253308690
Deadlines
NONE.
Application materials
WRITTEN SUBMISSION DETAILING THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT REQUEST, AND HOW IT RELATES TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, THE ARTS OR EDUCATION.
Restrictions
GRANTS ARE GENERALLY GRANTED TO ORGANIZATIONS AND INITIATIVES THAT FURTHER AND IMPROVE THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, THE ARTS OR EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES.

About this data

Figures are aggregated from Simpson Psb Fund's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (1 filing on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.

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