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Private Foundation
WORKING ASSUMPTIONS FOUNDATION
WORKING ASSUMPTIONS FOUNDATION is a private foundation categorized as Private Foundation based in BERKELEY, CA. Its most recent IRS filing (2024) reports revenue of $1.9M, expenses of $1.5M, total assets of $718K. Imperigo tracks 75 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $271K.
EIN: 912037968
BERKELEY, CA
History Museums
NTEE: A54
Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$1.9M
Total Expenses$1.5M
Total Assets$718K
Grants Given75
Grant Total$271K
Filing Years2020–2024
Sample Grants Given
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
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
Showing up to 5 of 75 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
BOARD CHAIR
Eve Biddle
VICE CHAIRMAN
Geoffrey Biddle
BOARD MEMBER
James Hughes
SECRETARY AND TREASURER
Jane Gottesman
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.9M | $1.5M | $718K |
| 2023 | $1.6M | $1.4M | $302K |
| 2022 | $852K | $1.6M | $331K |
| 2021 | $600K | $1.8M | $1.1M |
| 2020 | $2.4M | $1.1M | $2.3M |
Between 2020 and 2024, reported annual revenue declined from $2.4M to $1.9M (-21%), with total assets most recently reported at $718K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, and 4 other states.
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Full geographic grant map with state-by-state breakdown available with membership.