SALESFORCE FOUNDATION
San Francisco, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
94-3347800
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
San Francisco, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
94-3347800
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Salesforce Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, making grants by invitation only and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2025, the foundation distributed a total of $35.9 million across 4,053 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
TIDES FOUNDATION
$39.8M
17%
SPARK SF PUBLIC SCHOOLS
$39.5M
17%
THE SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION
$5M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
22
Median 1st year grant
$200
Median 2nd year grant
$150
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SALESFORCE FOUNDATION?
No. SALESFORCE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SALESFORCE FOUNDATION give?
SALESFORCE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Illinois. 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 SALESFORCE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SALESFORCE FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SALESFORCE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, SALESFORCE FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $35.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SALESFORCE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, SALESFORCE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 4,050 grantees. Recent grantees include TIDES FOUNDATION, SPARK SF PUBLIC SCHOOLS, and THE SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SALESFORCE FOUNDATION?
SALESFORCE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.