SKOLL FUND C/O SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
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The Skoll Fund, operating under the Silicon Valley Community Foundation as a 501(c)3 organization, awarded $51.7 million in grants to 465 grantees in 2024, with a primary focus on Washington, DC, New York, and California. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages in grantmaking through relationship-based, invitation-only pathways. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the Skoll Fund can explore warm-introduction opportunities via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
CATALYZE TRANSFORMATIONAL SOCIAL CHANGE BY INVESTING IN, CONNECTING, AND CHAMPIONING SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS AND OTHER SOCIAL INNOVATORS WHO TOGETHER ADVANCE BOLD AND EQUITABLE SOLUTIONS TO THE WORLD'S MOST PRESSING PROBLEMS.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE ALLIANCE FOR CLIMATE PROTECTION
$33M
9%
NEW VENTURE FUND
$18.5M
5%
ONE ACRE FUND
$17.5M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
147
Median 1st year grant
$100K
Median 2nd year grant
$90K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SKOLL FUND C/O SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. SKOLL FUND C/O SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SKOLL FUND C/O SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
SKOLL FUND C/O SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, New York, and California. 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 SKOLL FUND C/O SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SKOLL FUND C/O SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 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 SKOLL FUND C/O SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, SKOLL FUND C/O SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 150 grants, totaling nearly $51.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SKOLL FUND C/O SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SKOLL FUND C/O SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 470 grantees. Recent grantees include THE ALLIANCE FOR CLIMATE PROTECTION, NEW VENTURE FUND, and ONE ACRE FUND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SKOLL FUND C/O SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
SKOLL FUND C/O SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.