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United Way Silicon Valley
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United Way Silicon Valley
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San Jose, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
94-1450153
Regional Funder
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United Way Silicon Valley
Closed

San Jose, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
94-1450153
Regional Funder

Overview

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This organization closed in 2017. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.

Est.

1922

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker

AI Summary

United Way Silicon Valley is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on community support within Silicon Valley. In 2016, it paid out a total of $2.2 million across 244 grantees, primarily through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals, but nonprofits interested in collaboration can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

ADVANCING THE COMMON GOOD CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR BETTER LIVES FOR ALL.
Total Funding Given

$2.2M

2016
Grantees funded
244
Multi-year grantees
53%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

105

Median 1st year grant
$10.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
R
Rich Cerussi
Board Member
A
Agnes Lewis
Board Member
D
Dave Couture
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to United Way Silicon Valley?
No. United Way Silicon Valley does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does United Way Silicon Valley give?
United Way Silicon Valley primarily gives to organizations located in California, Minnesota, and Colorado. 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 United Way Silicon Valley’s grants?
The largest share of grants from United Way Silicon Valley fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $11 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does United Way Silicon Valley make each year?
In 2016, United Way Silicon Valley awarded about 110 grants, totaling nearly $2.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did United Way Silicon Valley fund recently?
In 2017, United Way Silicon Valley awarded grants to about 240 grantees. Recent grantees include Orange County's United Way, SECOND HARVEST OF SILICON VALLEY, and SACRED HEART COMMUNITY SERVICE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to United Way Silicon Valley?
United Way Silicon Valley does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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