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Startup Education C/O Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Pub 78

Startup Education C/O Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Pub 78

Mountain View, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
27-3533876
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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Startup Education C/O Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Pub 78

Mountain View, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
27-3533876
Community Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

2010

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Startup Education, a 501(c)(3) organization operating under the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, is focused on grantmaking primarily in California, New Jersey, and Washington, D.C. With a total of $57.3 million in grants paid to 62 grantees, the foundation emphasizes a relationship-based approach and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

OUR MISSION IS TO TAKE A STARTUP APPROACH TO BUILDING A BETTER EDUCATION SYSTEM FOR ALL STUDENTS.
Total Funding Given

$57.3M

2016
Grantees funded
62
Multi-year grantees
21%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

29

Median 1st year grant
$387.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$750K
M
Mark Zuckerberg
Board Member
S
Sheryl Sandberg
Board Member
E
Emmett Carson
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Startup Education C/O Silicon Valley Community Foundation?
No. Startup Education C/O Silicon Valley Community Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Startup Education C/O Silicon Valley Community Foundation give?
Startup Education C/O Silicon Valley Community Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in California, New Jersey, and District Of Columbia. 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 Startup Education C/O Silicon Valley Community Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Startup Education C/O Silicon Valley Community Foundation fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $388 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Startup Education C/O Silicon Valley Community Foundation make each year?
In 2016, Startup Education C/O Silicon Valley Community Foundation awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $57.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Startup Education C/O Silicon Valley Community Foundation fund recently?
In 2016, Startup Education C/O Silicon Valley Community Foundation awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include Silicon Valley Community Foundation, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY, and EDUCATIONSUPERHIGHWAY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Startup Education C/O Silicon Valley Community Foundation?
Startup Education C/O Silicon Valley Community Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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