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Est.

2007

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund (SV2) is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting innovative nonprofit initiatives through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In 2024, SV2 paid a total of $593K across 89 grantees and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO UNLEASH THE RESOURCES AND TALENTS OF THE SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY TO ACHIEVE MEANINGFUL SOCIAL IMPACT.
Total Funding Given
$593K
2024
Grantees funded
89
Multi-year grantees
10%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
6
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
D
David Onek
Board Member
N
Nancy Heinen
Board Member
L
Lisa Guerra
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SILICON VALLEY SOCIAL VENTURE FUND - SV2?
No. SILICON VALLEY SOCIAL VENTURE FUND - SV2 does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SILICON VALLEY SOCIAL VENTURE FUND - SV2 give?
SILICON VALLEY SOCIAL VENTURE FUND - SV2 primarily gives to organizations located in California, Maryland, and Washington. 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 SOCIAL VENTURE FUND - SV2’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SILICON VALLEY SOCIAL VENTURE FUND - SV2 fall in the $50 thousand to $100 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 SOCIAL VENTURE FUND - SV2 make each year?
In 2024, SILICON VALLEY SOCIAL VENTURE FUND - SV2 awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $593 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SILICON VALLEY SOCIAL VENTURE FUND - SV2 fund recently?
In 2024, SILICON VALLEY SOCIAL VENTURE FUND - SV2 awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include IMPACTASSETSINC, THE STRIDE CENTER, and SOCIAL VENTURE PARTNERS INTERNATIONAL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SILICON VALLEY SOCIAL VENTURE FUND - SV2?
SILICON VALLEY SOCIAL VENTURE FUND - SV2 does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.