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Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Mountain View, CA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
20-5205488
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Logo for "Silicon Valley Community Foundation"

Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Mountain View, CA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
20-5205488
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation

Overview

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Est.

2006

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The Silicon Valley Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that has paid out a total of $3.2 billion in grants, primarily focusing on California, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages with nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF) connects people, ideas and resources to ensure equity and opportunity for all.
Total Funding Given

$3.2B

2024
Grantees funded
12.8K
Multi-year grantees
49%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

3.6K

Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$35K
N
Nicole Taylor
Board Member
R
Rebecca Guerra
Board Member
L
Luz Urrutia
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Silicon Valley Community Foundation?
No. Silicon Valley Community Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Silicon Valley Community Foundation give?
Silicon Valley Community Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in California, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Silicon Valley Community Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Silicon Valley Community Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Silicon Valley Community Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Silicon Valley Community Foundation awarded about 3,580 grants, totaling nearly $3.2 billion. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Silicon Valley Community Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Silicon Valley Community Foundation awarded grants to about 12,770 grantees. Recent grantees include FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND, NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST, and NAVIGATION CHARITABLE FUND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Silicon Valley Community Foundation?
Silicon Valley Community Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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