Lowell Berry Foundation Grants
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Eligible organizations
- Programs in Contra Costa and Alameda counties, with funding not available for individual projects or capital equipment
- New grants are restricted to programs in California's Contra Costa and Alameda counties.
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: Grants for individuals, capital funding projects and equipment are outside the guidelines.
Overview
The Lowell Berry Foundation Grants aim to enhance leadership within local Christian church ministries while providing community support in California. Lowell W. Berry, the foundation focuses on assisting organizations that foster personal development and leadership. Grants are limited to programs in Contra Costa and Alameda counties, with funding not available for individual projects or capital equipment. This initiative continues to build on a legacy of community service and leadership advancement.
The primary purpose of The Lowell Berry Foundation is to support organizations which are dedicated to strengthening leadership of the local Christian church ministry. We also are committed to serving our local community by providing a safety net for those in need while focusing on organizations that effectively shape lives and build leaders for tomorrow.
Funding Guidelines
Mr. Lowell W. Berry established The Lowell Berry Foundation in 1950 with the primary purpose of assisting in strengthening Christian ministry at the local church level. Mr. Berry's secondary purpose was that of assisting social service programs in the areas in California where he lived and operated his business.
The Lowell Berry Foundation has a large number of ongoing grant programs.
Eligibility
New grants are restricted to programs in California's Contra Costa and Alameda counties.
Ineligibility
Grants for individuals, capital funding projects and equipment are outside the guidelines.
What Lowell Berry Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 142
- Total given
- $1.83M
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Range
- $500–$188K
- By dollars: California 93%, Hawaii 3%, Connecticut <1%. Top recipient cities: Oakland, CA; Berkeley, CA; Walnut Creek, CA.
- 3% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 15% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Fuller Theological Seminary · Pasadena, CA
Various Programs
$168K
School of Urban Missions · Oakland, CA
Various programs
$129K
Wellspring · Menlo Park, CA
East Bay Candidates
$80K
Intervarsity Christian Fellowship · Dana Point, CA
Multiple Ministries
$48K
Joni & Friends - SF Bay Area · Castro Valley, CA
Various programs
$47K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Christian nonprofits
- Churches
- Community services
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