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SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS WISH BOOK FUND INC

SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS WISH BOOK FUND INC

San Jose, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
77-0229665
Regional Funder
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SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS WISH BOOK FUND INC

San Jose, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
77-0229665
Regional Funder

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Est.

1989

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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The San Jose Mercury News Wish Book Fund Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on California, with additional support in Indiana and Ohio. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in applying can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS WISH BOOK FUND INC. SUPPORTS LOCAL CHARITY ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS IN SILICON VALLEY AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES WITH A SERIES OF HOLIDAY-SEASON ARTICLES ABOUT SOME OF THEIR SPECIFIC NEEDS.
Total Funding Given

$1.2M

2025
Grantees funded
226
Multi-year grantees
46%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

41

Median 1st year grant
$18.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$21.4K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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Sharon Ryan
Board Member
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Leigh Poitinger
Board Member
R
Robert Martinez
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS WISH BOOK FUND INC?
No. SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS WISH BOOK FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS WISH BOOK FUND INC give?
SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS WISH BOOK FUND INC primarily gives to organizations located in California, Indiana, and Ohio. 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 SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS WISH BOOK FUND INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS WISH BOOK FUND INC fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $19 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS WISH BOOK FUND INC make each year?
In 2025, SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS WISH BOOK FUND INC awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $1.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS WISH BOOK FUND INC fund recently?
In 2025, SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS WISH BOOK FUND INC awarded grants to about 230 grantees. Recent grantees include JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF SILICON VALLEY, LOAVES & FISHES FAMILY KITCHEN, and HEARTS & MINDS ACTIVITY CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS WISH BOOK FUND INC?
SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS WISH BOOK FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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