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Private Foundation
BERNARD E & ALBA WITKIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
BERNARD E & ALBA WITKIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, of BERKELEY, CA, is a Private Foundation tracked in Imperigo's IRS 990 database. The 2025 filing shows $8.9M in revenue, $2.3M in expenses, $16.9M in total assets. IRS filings disclose 988 grants awarded by this foundation, totaling roughly $15.0M.
EIN: 731661679
BERKELEY, CA
Private Independent Foundations
NTEE: T22
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$8.9M
Total Expenses$2.3M
Total Assets$16.9M
Grants Given988
Grant Total$15.0M
Filing Years2021–2025
Sample Grants Given
LEGAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN
LAW SCHOOL PRACTICUM AND INTERN PROGRAM
$110,000
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - GOLDMAN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY
FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
$75,000
ST VINCENT'S DAY HOME
GENERAL SUPPORT
$75,000
BLUE SKIES FOR CHILDREN
TUITION SUPPORT/MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM
$45,000
BAY AREA COMMUNITY RESOURCES
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO BERKELEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
$45,000
Showing up to 5 of 988 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
VICE PRESIDENT
Brenda Harbin-Forte
BOARD MEMBER
Cheri Mezzapelle
BOARD MEMBER
David Bonelli
CHAIR AND PRESIDENT
Kenneth Kuchman
TREASURER
Lisa Karplus
SECRETARY
Mary Friedman
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8.9M | $2.3M | $16.9M |
| 2024 | $1.6M | $2.2M | $10.0M |
| 2023 | $1.4M | $2.2M | $12.0M |
| 2022 | $1.5M | $2.8M | $11.9M |
| 2021 | $2.7M | $2.9M | $13.2M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $2.7M to $8.9M (+227%), with total assets most recently reported at $16.9M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in CA, NY, PA.
CANYPA
Full geographic grant map with state-by-state breakdown available with membership.