The BCF was established in 1992 to address local social problems by tapping the community’s creative and institutional strengths as well as its considerable material wealth. Their mission addresses the long-term well-being of the Berkeley community and a commitment to building models for social progress that will: narrow the inequities within our community; create hope and opportunity for disadvantaged youth; enhance cultural and intellectual diversity, while building consensus to address common problems; stimulate public and private investments to raise the quality of community life.” See website for info on their grant making program or making donations to the fund.
