SILICON SCHOOLS FUND INC
Oakland, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
45-4860788
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
Oakland, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
45-4860788
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
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Silicon Schools Fund Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting educational initiatives, having distributed a total of $6 million in grants to 99 grantees in the filing year 2024. The funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with Silicon Schools Fund Inc can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
SUPPORT THE LAUNCH OF EXCELLENT NEW SCHOOLS AND INNOVATIVE PRACTICES THAT IMPROVE EDUCATION.
Cause Areas
1
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SUMMIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
$3.8M
7%
KIPP BAY AREA SCHOOLS
$3.5M
6%
ROCKETSHIP EDUCATION
$2.7M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
51
Median 1st year grant
$100K
Median 2nd year grant
$150K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SILICON SCHOOLS FUND INC?
No. SILICON SCHOOLS FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SILICON SCHOOLS FUND INC give?
SILICON SCHOOLS FUND INC primarily gives to organizations located in California, Massachusetts, and New York. 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 SCHOOLS FUND INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SILICON SCHOOLS FUND INC fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $100 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SILICON SCHOOLS FUND INC make each year?
In 2024, SILICON SCHOOLS FUND INC awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SILICON SCHOOLS FUND INC fund recently?
In 2024, SILICON SCHOOLS FUND INC awarded grants to about 100 grantees. Recent grantees include SUMMIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS, KIPP BAY AREA SCHOOLS, and ROCKETSHIP EDUCATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SILICON SCHOOLS FUND INC?
SILICON SCHOOLS FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.