Berkeley Pilgrimage Foundation
Berkeley Pilgrimage Foundation is a private foundation based in Berkeley, California. Its 2020 filing reports grants to organizations serving communities in California. The most recent filing on record is for 2020, with nothing filed since; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Berkeley Pilgrimage Foundation at a glance
In short: Berkeley Pilgrimage Foundation gave $210K across 10 grants in 2020 (avg $21K), mostly in California. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $210,000
- Grants made (2020)
- 10
- Average grant
- $21,000
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $2,772,458
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Berkeley Pilgrimage Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2019 filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists email submission of materials describing tax-exempt status and program use. Awards were restricted to greater Berkeley organizations serving elderly or disabled populations. The filing describes grants as rolling, typically made in April and May; that cycle is past, and the foundation’s most recent filing is for 2020.
- Contact
Application contact: Kathryn Stambaugh
Mailing address: 2345 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
Phone: (510) 848-3696
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Berkeley Pilgrimage Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Alzheimers Services of the East Bay ($25K). Together the top 10 received $210K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2020 went to recipients in California. The 2019 filing specified a restriction to organizations in greater Berkeley, California, serving elderly or disabled populations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 10 grants totaling $210K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimers Services of the East Bay Berkeley, CA | General operations | $25,000 |
| EveryOne Home San Francisco, CA | General operating | $25,000 |
| Family Bridges Oakland, CA | General operations | $25,000 |
| J-SEI Emeryville, CA | General operations | $25,000 |
| Satellite Affordable Housing Associates Berkeley, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| St Mary's Center Emeryville, CA | General operations | $25,000 |
| Youth Spirit Artworks Berkeley, CA | Program support | $25,000 |
| Berkeley Meals on Wheels Berkeley, CA | General operating | $12,500 |
| East Bay Community Foundation Oakland, CA | Berkeley Relief Fund | $12,500 |
| SCORE East Bay Chapter #506 Alameda, CA | General operations | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $2,772,458 | $46,817 | $213,840 | $210,000 | 10 | $347,315 | $143,785 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Berkeley Pilgrimage Foundation reported a distributable amount of $144K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2019 filing describes its direct charitable activity as grants to five organizations serving seniors and people with disabilities in greater Berkeley, California. The 2020 grants also included organizations whose missions address other needs. For example, Alzheimer’s Services of the East Bay says it serves people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, supports caregivers, and educates the community; St. Mary’s Center says it serves extremely low-income seniors and preschoolers in downtown and West Oakland; and Youth Spirit Artworks says it supports transitional-age youth facing economic and housing challenges through arts-based engagement and other services.
Other 2020 grantees describe their work as empowering individuals, families, and seniors through culturally competent care (Family Bridges); providing programs for seniors and their families (J-SEI); and offering affordable homes and services (Satellite Affordable Housing Associates). The East Bay Community Foundation describes its work as mobilizing resources and community leadership to address pressing needs in the East Bay.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $210,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $25,000, with a median of $25,000. Grants included $25,000 each to Alzheimer’s Services of the East Bay, EveryOne Home, Family Bridges, J-SEI, Satellite Affordable Housing Associates, St. Mary’s Center, and Youth Spirit Artworks; $12,500 each to Berkeley Meals on Wheels and the East Bay Community Foundation; and $10,000 to SCORE East Bay Chapter #506.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing lists Kathryn Stambaugh as president, Morris Wright as secretary, and Scott Sporte as treasurer. It lists Angela Arnold, Amy Hiestand, Janet McDonald, Reuben Shank, Rod McKenzie, and Sophia DeWitt as directors.
Berkeley Pilgrimage Foundation is led by Kathryn Stambaugh, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 9 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Kathryn Stambaugh
President
New on the 2020 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Hiestand
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela Arnold
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet McDonald
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Reuben Shank
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rod McKenzie
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sophia Dewitt
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Morris Wright
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Sporte
Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Berkeley Pilgrimage Foundation
How much does Berkeley Pilgrimage Foundation give each year?
Berkeley Pilgrimage Foundation gave $210K across 10 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Berkeley Pilgrimage Foundation's typical grant size?
Berkeley Pilgrimage Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $25,000, and its average grant was $21,000, across 10 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Berkeley Pilgrimage Foundation give grants?
Berkeley Pilgrimage Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Berkeley, CA (4 grants), Emeryville, CA (2 grants) and Oakland, CA (2 grants).
Does Berkeley Pilgrimage Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of Berkeley Pilgrimage Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Berkeley Pilgrimage Foundation's largest grantees?
Berkeley Pilgrimage Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Alzheimers Services of the East Bay ($25,000), EveryOne Home ($25,000) and Family Bridges ($25,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How large is Berkeley Pilgrimage Foundation?
Berkeley Pilgrimage Foundation reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $47K.
What does Berkeley Pilgrimage Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2019 filing describes its direct charitable activity as grants to five organizations serving seniors and people with disabilities in greater Berkeley, California. The 2020 grants also included organizations whose missions address other needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Berkeley Pilgrimage Foundation?
The 2019 filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Berkeley Pilgrimage Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Berkeley Pilgrimage Foundation reported a distributable amount of $144K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Berkeley Pilgrimage Foundation's EIN?
Berkeley Pilgrimage Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0204494. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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