The Berkeley Policy Institute Inc
The Berkeley Policy Institute Inc is a private foundation focused on Social Science, based in Emeryville, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $100K.
The Berkeley Policy Institute Inc at a glance
In short: The Berkeley Policy Institute Inc gave $100K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $100K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,000
- -35.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $100,000
- -35.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $1,498,680
- +67.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Berkeley Policy Institute Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of California Berkeley ($100K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Berkeley Policy Institute Inc gives
- Giving grew 438% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2021) to $154K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of California Berkeley Berkeley, CA | Support of Tusher Center | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,498,680 | $900,000 | $881,829 | $100,000 | 1 | $887,033 |
| 2023 | $894,413 | $475,000 | $469,529 | $154,000 | 1 | $463,314 |
| 2022 | $889,504 | $450,000 | $505,028 | $18,600 | 1 | $561,153 |
| 2021 | $978,823 | $899,418 | $588,871 | $18,600 | 1 | $538,295 |
| 2020 | $617,700 | $487,794 | $411,968 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Berkeley Policy Institute Inc is led by David J. Teece, Chairman & CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David J. Teece
Chairman & CEO
Executive Director → Chairman & CEO, 2022
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$190K (2021) → $105K (2024)
Eric Miller
General Counsel & Secretary
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Bruce Guile (2020–2022) — Director & Project Lead
- Former: Eion Lys (2020–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Kate Koppenhoefer (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Marvin Tenenbaum (2020–2021) — Secretary & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $105K, to David J Teece (Chairman and CEO).
Frequently asked questions about The Berkeley Policy Institute Inc
How much does The Berkeley Policy Institute Inc give each year?
The Berkeley Policy Institute Inc gave $100K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $154K across 1 grant.
How large is The Berkeley Policy Institute Inc?
The Berkeley Policy Institute Inc reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $900K.
What is The Berkeley Policy Institute Inc?
The Berkeley Policy Institute Inc is a private foundation focused on Social Science, based in Emeryville, CA. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Berkeley Policy Institute Inc operate?
The Berkeley Policy Institute Inc has awarded grants in California.
What is The Berkeley Policy Institute Inc's EIN?
The Berkeley Policy Institute Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3111779. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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