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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 77-0348912

The Sobrato Family Foundation

A private foundation in Mountain View, CA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 526 grants and $69.3 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
2A Applications Are Sent Out Direct
599 Castro St 400
Mountain View, CA 94041
(650) 876-7010
Form and materials
2b. To apply for foundation funding a nonprofit should visit www.sobrato.org. A form is available online to fill out to then receive information from the foundation regarding funding opportunities.
Deadlines
2c. See 2b above
Restrictions
2d. The sobrato family foundation's investments are targeted toward strong community based organizations that promote self reliance and economic independence, and positively contribute to the quality of life for economically, physically and emotionally challenged individuals throughout silicon valley.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $69,330,316

    Grants listed
    526
    Assets, end of year
    $886,341,498
  • Tax year 2023

    $62,512,863

    Grants listed
    436
    Assets, end of year
    $876,730,998
  • Tax year 2022

    $51,962,236

    Grants listed
    440
    Assets, end of year
    $843,704,124
  • Tax year 2021

    $56,356,116

    Grants listed
    340
    Assets, end of year
    $811,956,453
  • Tax year 2020

    $133,403,741

    Grants listed
    361
    Assets, end of year
    $612,629,106

Grants paid in 2024

526 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Silicon Valley Community FoundationMountain View, CA

    General support to the resonance philanthropies daf #4176

    $5,000,000
  2. Impactassets IncBethesda, MD

    To support impact investments

    $3,000,000
  3. Silicon Valley Community FoundationMountain View, CA

    $1,000,000.00 for general support to the john m. Sobrato and timi sobrato fund (daf #5360) and $1,000,000.00 for general support to the john m. Sobrato fund (daf #3764)

    $2,000,000
  4. Silicon Valley Community FoundationMountain View, CA

    General support to the lisa and matthew sonsini family fund #4031

    $2,000,000
  5. Silicon Valley Community FoundationMountain View, CA

    $750,000 for general support to the john m. Sobrato and timi sobrato fund (SVCF daf #5360); $750,000 for general support to the john m. Sobrato fund (SVCF daf #3764)

    $1,500,000
  6. Impactassets IncBethesda, MD

    To support the resonance impact fund

    $1,500,000
  7. Silicon Valley Community FoundationMountain View, CA

    General support to the resonance philanthropies fund #4176

    $1,000,000
  8. Silicon Valley Community FoundationMountain View, CA

    General support to the john matthew and andie sobrato fund, #4846 (from i53-8 to SVCF daf #4846)

    $1,000,000
  9. Silicon Valley Community FoundationMountain View, CA

    General support to the resonance philanthropies fund #4176

    $1,000,000
  10. County of San MateoRedwood City, CA

    To advance the production of 47 housing units focused on low-income farmworkers in half moon bay and support an innovative home-ownership model backed by public-private partnership.

    $1,000,000
  11. Impactassets IncBethesda, MD

    General support to the resonance impact fund # 49413

    $1,000,000
  12. Global ImpactWashington, DC

    To support the emerging bilingual collaborative

    $875,000
  13. Destination HomeSan Jose, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $660,000
  14. Sunnyvale Community ServicesSunnyvale, CA

    Transition grant to provide general operating support. And funding for succession planning.

    $500,000
  15. The Tower Foundation of San Jose State UniversitySan Jose, CA

    24-50128 - to provide project support.

    $500,000
  16. Valley Health FoundationSan Jose, CA

    To support public schools and districts in east and downtown san jose and gilroy develop, enhance, or expand school-based behavioral health wellness centers.

    $500,000
  17. Abode ServicesFremont, CA

    General operating support for abodes core operations, and project support for abodes guaranteed income program and randomized control trial.

    $500,000
  18. Silicon Valley Community FoundationMountain View, CA

    General support to the abby sobrato scholarship fund (from i53-8 to SVCF daf #5115)

    $482,000
  19. Silicon Valley Community FoundationMountain View, CA

    General support to the john matthew and andie sobrato fund, #4846

    $400,000
  20. Working Partnerships USASan Jose, CA

    To support rapid response

    $400,000
  21. Ayudando Latinos A SoarEl Granada, CA

    To provide general operating support.

    $400,000
  22. Californians TogetherLong Beach, CA

    To lead, align, and coordinate advocates, policymakers, educators, and other stakeholders to improve how californias education systems support els.

    $365,000
  23. Somos Mayfair IncSan Jose, CA

    To support rapid response

    $350,000
  24. Center for Tech and Civic LifeChicago, IL

    To provide general operating support.

    $350,000
  25. CastLynnfield, MA

    To inform policy, practice, and research on english learners with special needs in california

    $350,000
  26. New Venture FundWashington, DC

    To support the center for secure and modern elections.

    $350,000
  27. Institute for Responsive GovernmentChicago, IL

    To provide general operating support.

    $350,000
  28. New Venture FundWashington, DC

    To build a sustainable infrastructure for collective advocacy on behalf of el children in california

    $309,000
  29. The Education TrustOakland, CA

    24-50104 - to provide project support.

    $307,500
  30. California Association for Bilingual EducationWalnut, CA

    To increase access to quality bilingual education by increasing the capacity of and advocating on behalf of bilingual teachers, administrators, and english learner (el) families.

    $300,000
  31. Loyola Marymount UniversityLos Angeles, CA

    To increase the quality and supply of bilingual educators in california.

    $300,000
  32. Latino Education Advancement FoundationSan Jose, CA

    The leaf center for college success

    $300,000
  33. Start Small Think Big IncNew York, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $255,000
  34. 10000 DegreesSan Rafael, CA

    To support 10,000 degrees' college success south bay programming

    $250,000
  35. Small Business Majority Foundation IncElk Grove, CA

    To support small business majoritys work in silicon valley

    $250,000
  36. The University of California Berkeley FoundationBerkeley, CA

    24-50257 -to provide project support.

    $250,000
  37. Trustees of Boston UniversityOxford, OH

    To support the center for antiracist research in establishing a fund for the publication of the emancipator and the center affiliates program

    $250,000
  38. United Way of the Bay AreaSan Francisco, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $250,000
  39. Sacred Heart Community ServiceSan Jose, CA

    To provide general operating support.

    $250,000
  40. Safe Space Pictures FoundationBeverly Hills, CA

    General operating support

    $250,000
  41. Safe Space Pictures FoundationBeverly Hills, CA

    General operating support

    $250,000
  42. Renaissance Entrepreneurship CenterSan Francisco, CA

    To support renaissance's programs throughout san mateo, santa clara, and unincorporated alameda counties.

    $250,000
  43. Second Harvest of Silicon ValleySan Jose, CA

    To provide general operating support.

    $250,000
  44. WestedSan Francisco, CA

    To develop an economic analysis that will inform the english learner program staff on their strategic refresh as well as grantee partners on opportunities to better support els

    $250,000
  45. Collective Impact SolutionsVista, CA

    To provide general operating support. To an organization that works on systems transformation

    $250,000
  46. Catholic Charities of Santa Clara CountySan Jose, CA

    To provide general operating support.

    $250,000
  47. Catalyst CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA

    To prioritize young el children also known as dual language learners (DLLS) in the roll-out of the governors 10-year master plan for early childhood education.

    $250,000
  48. Amigos de Guadalupe Center for Justice & EmpowermentSan Jose, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $250,000
  49. Ayudando Latinos A SoarEl Granada, CA

    Project support for the pre-development of a farmworker resource center in half moon bay

    $250,000
  50. Alameda County Community Food BankOakland, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $250,000
  51. California Community FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    To develop and implement a narrative change initiative with the consortium for english learner success, a coalition of 100 organizations working to improve english learner (el) policy and practice in los angeles, one of the portfolios key regions.

    $250,000
  52. California CompetesOakland, CA

    To partner with san jose city college (SJCC) and community-based organizations to facilitate focus groups and feedback sessions with low-wage workers in east san jose and co-create a model for SJCCS east san jose expansion.

    $250,000
  53. Boys & Girls Clubs of the PeninsulaMenlo Park, CA

    General operating support (youth development)

    $250,000
  54. Braven IncorporatedChicago, IL

    Grant renewal to continue and expand braven at san jose state university (sjsu), which equips low-income, first-generation students with the skills, confidence, experiences and social capital to secure strong first jobs upon graduation.

    $250,000
  55. LifemovesSanta Clara, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $250,000
  56. Philanthropic Ventures FoundationOakland, CA

    To partner with the california department of education (cde) to raise awareness about universal prekindergarten for english learners among parents, district leaders, and educators across the state

    $250,000
  57. PivotalSan Jose, CA

    General operating support

    $250,000
  58. Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California (NPH)San Francisco, CA

    To provide one-year flexible funding that will help the non-profit housing association of northern ca support the bay areas thriving affordable housing community

    $250,000
  59. Fresh Lifelines for Youth Inc (fly)Milpitas, CA

    General operating support

    $250,000
  60. Futures Without ViolencePresidio, CA

    To support the courage museum & education center

    $250,000
  61. Kidango IncFremont, CA

    To support the cesar chavez early learning center

    $250,000
  62. Somos Mayfair IncSan Jose, CA

    General operating support of the si se puede collective

    $242,750
  63. Somos Mayfair IncSan Jose, CA

    General operating support

    $242,750
  64. San Jose Grail Family ServicesSan Jose, CA

    General operating support

    $242,750
  65. School of Arts and Culture at MHPSan Jose, CA

    General operating support

    $242,750
  66. VeggielutionSan Jose, CA

    General operating support

    $242,750
  67. Amigos de Guadalupe Center for Justice & EmpowermentSan Jose, CA

    General operating support

    $242,750
  68. West Valley Community Services of Santa Clara County IncCupertino, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $235,000
  69. Californians for Justice Education Fund IncSan Francisco, CA

    To activate el youth advocate for state and local policy change.

    $225,000
  70. Building Skills PartnershipLos Angeles, CA

    BSPS economic & workforce advancement project

    $225,000
  71. New Venture FundWashington, DC

    To support early edge californias work to prioritize young english learner (el) children also known as dual language learners (DLLS) in the statewide roll out of major reforms to early childhood education in california.

    $225,000
  72. Community Services AgencyMountain View, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $224,750
  73. Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay AreaPalo Alto, CA

    To provide $410k general operating and $30k capacity building support as a transition grant

    $220,000
  74. Downtown College PrepSan Jose, CA

    2023-2024 to support college completion in silicon valley. August 2024 to november 2024 to provide general operating support.

    $220,000
  75. Ace Charter SchoolSan Jose, CA

    To support ace alumni services

    $220,000
  76. KIPP Public Schools Northern CaliforniaOakland, CA

    To provide support for the KIPP forward project

    $220,000
  77. NpowerSan Jose, CA

    To provide project support.

    $205,000
  78. Step Into A JobSan Francisco, CA

    To support creating opportunities for marginalized workers through careers in healthcare

    $200,000
  79. South County Community Health Center IncE Palo Alto, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $200,000
  80. Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center IncUnion City, CA

    General operating support

    $200,000
  81. Puente de la Costa SurPescadero, CA

    General operating support

    $200,000
  82. SfmadeSan Francisco, CA

    To provide capacity building funding to support an updated external communications and branding strategy for sfmade

    $200,000
  83. Year Up IncBoston, MA

    To support year up united's silicon valley programming and san jose office

    $200,000
  84. City Year IncBoston, MA

    General operating support

    $200,000
  85. Californians Dedicated to Education FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    To develop a comprehensive state plan to implement the el roadmap state policy in districts across california

    $200,000
  86. Campaign for College OpportunitySacramento, CA

    To support equitable college access & success in the silicon valley

    $200,000
  87. Breakthrough Silicon ValleySan Jose, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $200,000
  88. Mission Asset FundSan Francisco, CA

    To support mission asset fund's berryessa flea market vendor project

    $200,000
  89. Parent Institute for Quality EducationNational City, CA

    To support piqe bay area

    $200,000
  90. Law Foundation of Silicon ValleySan Jose, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $194,000
  91. Golden State Opportunity FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $187,500
  92. Gardner Family Health NetworkSan Jose, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $184,500
  93. Bay Area Community HealthFremont, CA

    General operating support

    $183,750
  94. Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara, CA

    To support the school of education and counseling psychology, the endowed scholarship for a lead student, and the lead program

    $175,000
  95. Working Solutions CdfiSan Francisco, CA

    To provide low-cost loans and technical assistance to small businesses in silicon valley.

    $175,000
  96. Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto IncE Palo Alto, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $175,000
  97. Bay Area Community HealthFremont, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $175,000
  98. Management Leadership for TomorrowBethesda, MD

    To support making the college-to-career transition work for a critical mass of south bay students of color to ensure that college delivers on its promise of lasting economic mobility.

    $175,000
  99. Learning Policy InstituteE Palo Alto, CA

    To develop actionable research that captures and elevates promising practices for supporting el success

    $175,000
  100. Parent Institute for Quality EducationNational City, CA

    To empower parents in the central valley to advocate for improved regional and state policies for el success

    $175,000
  101. Grameen AmericaNew York, NY

    To support grameen's san jose branch

    $175,000
  102. Jobtrain IncMenlo Park, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $175,000
  103. Juma VenturesSan Francisco, CA

    To support juma ventures youthconnect and alumni engagement programs in santa clara county and san mateo county

    $175,000
  104. Ica FundOakland, CA

    To support icas silicon valley entrepreneurs, businesses, and investments

    $175,000
  105. St Francis Center of Redwood CityRedwood City, CA

    To provide general operating support.

    $172,500
  106. Human Investment Project IncSan Mateo, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $170,000
  107. Bill Wilson CenterSanta Clara, CA

    General operating support

    $169,500
  108. Coop CareersNew York, NY

    Renewal grant support to coop careers to launch a formal partnership with 1-2 colleges in silicon valley with clear enrollment targets, data sharing agreements, administrative champions, co-branding, and access to shred physical space to ensure that first-generation college alumni are fully-employed in upwardly mobile careers in digital marketing and data analytics, and serve 500 new alumni in san jose by the end of 2025.

    $166,668
  109. The Catholic Community Foundation of Santa Clara CountySan Jose, CA

    24-50257 -to provide project support.

    $165,000
  110. Silicon Valley Social Venture FundRedwood City, CA

    $250,000 to support redwood city together$40,000 to support SV2

    $165,000
  111. Schwab Charitable FundLone Tree, CO

    To support greg avis's daf

    $165,000
  112. Cristo Rey San Jose High SchoolSan Jose, CA

    To support the college success for CRSJ alumni program

    $165,000
  113. Eastside College Preparatory School IncE Palo Alto, CA

    To support career programming for high school students and alumni

    $165,000
  114. Lighthouse Bay AreaClovis, CA

    To provide general operating support.

    $165,000
  115. Peninsula BridgeSan Mateo, CA

    To provide project support.

    $165,000
  116. OnegoalChicago, IL

    To provide general operating support

    $165,000
  117. Jewish Vocational and Career Counseling ServiceSan Francisco, CA

    To support JVS'S south bay career pathways program

    $165,000
  118. Samaritan HouseSan Mateo, CA

    To support critical safety net services for san mateo county's most vulnerable residents with personalized case management, healthcare, food, clothing, emergency financial assistance, worker resources, and a broad range of supportive services.

    $162,500
  119. YWCA Golden Gate Silicon ValleySan Jose, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $162,500
  120. Peninsula Family ServiceSan Mateo, CA

    24-50257 -to provide project support.

    $160,000
  121. West Contra Costa Public Education FundRichmond, CA

    To support college access & affordability: building NCCPC capacity

    $155,000
  122. New Venture FundWashington, DC

    This project will grow and mobilize a network of policymakers, advocates, educators, parents, and other stakeholders to improve early childhood education policy for english learner children statewide.

    $155,000
  123. Leland Stanford UniversityPalo Alto, CA

    To publish new research and create new tools for california policymakers and education leaders to support strong implementation of the el roadmap state policy at scale.

    $155,000
  124. St Joseph's Family CenterGilroy, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $150,000
  125. SvhomeSan Jose, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $150,000
  126. Teach PlusBoston, MA

    To provide project support.

    $150,000
  127. The Tower Foundation of San Jose State UniversitySan Jose, CA

    24-50494 -to provide project support.

    $150,000
  128. The Century FoundationNew York, NY

    To build understanding of california parents' perceptions around bilingual education to mobilize policy advocacy and communications efforts

    $150,000
  129. The Democracy at Work Institute (dawi)San Francisco, CA

    To provide project support.

    $150,000
  130. The San Francisco FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    Rework the bay

    $150,000
  131. San Jose Evergreen Community College District FoundationSan Jose, CA

    To support the first year experience program

    $150,000
  132. Public Advocates IncSan Francisco, CA

    This project will promote access to high-quality teachers and educational supports for els in california districts.

    $150,000
  133. San Jose Evergreen Community College District FoundationSan Jose, CA

    To support the east side career choices commitment pilot

    $150,000
  134. Youth United for Community ActionE Palo Alto, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $150,000
  135. Children NowOakland, CA

    To engage state policymakers to support els in major statewide reforms

    $150,000
  136. Center for Employment OpportunitiesNew York, NY

    To support CEO san jose

    $150,000
  137. Center for Empowered Politics Education FundOakland, CA

    To expand regional tenant organizing networks (rto) capacity to partner with grassroots leaders in east palo alto and other communities in silicon valley for tenant campaigns and organizing.

    $150,000
  138. Central Valley Journalism CollaborativeFresno, CA

    To support the launch of an english learner reporting lab to cover el education issues impacting students and families in the central valley.

    $150,000
  139. Centro Community PartnersOakland, CA

    To support entrepreneurs in santa clara county, southern alameda county and san mateo county.

    $150,000
  140. EdsourceOakland, CA

    To provide news reporting and storytelling on critical issues impacting the education of english learners and immigrant students in california

    $150,000
  141. Bay Area Council FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    To galvanize the bay area regions business community to advocate for els and bilingual education in california.

    $150,000
  142. California Community FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    To support the consortium for english learner success (consortium), a coalition of 100 organizations working to improve english learner (el) policy and practice in los angeles county, one of our key regions.

    $150,000
  143. Californians Dedicated to Education FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    To build capacity and infrastructure at the california department of education (cde) to help districts establish strong parent and student partnerships with a particular emphasis on els.

    $150,000
  144. Californians TogetherLong Beach, CA

    To align advocates, policymakers, and educators around a common vision and policy agenda to scale bilingual education programs for english learners in california public schools

    $150,000
  145. Californians for Justice Education Fund IncSan Francisco, CA

    To implement community-informed policy recommendations that increase racial and linguistic diversity in californias educator workforce.

    $150,000
  146. Partnership for Los Angeles SchoolsLos Angeles, CA

    To advocate for the widespread adoption of effective english learner policies and practices in the los angeles unified school district and other districts statewide

    $150,000
  147. Hispanic Foundation of Silicon ValleySan Jose, CA

    General operating support

    $150,000
  148. First Place for YouthOakland, CA

    General operating support

    $150,000
  149. Go Public SchoolsSacramento, CA

    To support family and student engagement to ensure english learners (els) in the central valley and across the state have equitable access to quality instruction.

    $150,000
  150. Humane Society of Silicon ValleyMilpitas, CA

    $125,000 to support the HSSV community clinic and $25,000 to support the leap program recognition: john matthew and andie sobrato

    $150,000
  151. Latino Business Foundation Silicon ValleySan Jose, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $150,000
  152. Roots Community Health CenterOakland, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $148,625
  153. Somos Mayfair IncSan Jose, CA

    To support general operating support

    $146,000
  154. Amigos de Guadalupe Center for Justice & EmpowermentSan Jose, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $142,500
  155. The Health TrustSan Jose, CA

    24-51233 - to provide project support.

    $141,000
  156. Community PartnersLos Angeles, CA

    To engage families of la county els to improve local implementation of statewide el policies and inform statewide advocacy

    $140,000
  157. Silicon Valley Community FoundationMountain View, CA

    To support the capacity building leadership investment and equity forward programs

    $137,500
  158. Los Altos Mountain View Community FoundationLos Altos, CA

    Program support for evergreen collective

    $137,500
  159. Asian Americans for Community Involvement of Santa Clara CountySan Jose, CA

    To support aaci CHW development program

    $135,500
  160. Public Policy Institute of CaliforniaSan Francisco, CA

    To conduct timely english learner research and engage policymakers about critical education policy issues affecting all english learners in california.

    $135,000
  161. Californians TogetherLong Beach, CA

    To activate a coalition of partners in the central valley to advocate for the success of english learners

    $135,000
  162. Next Door Solutions to Domestic ViolenceSan Jose, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $129,500
  163. Homefirst Services of Santa Clara CountySan Jose, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $129,500
  164. Skillup CoalitionSan Francisco, CA

    To support skillup's bay area digital platform

    $125,000
  165. UaspireBoston, MA

    To support uaspire bay area and uaspire's economic mobility curriculum through its advising and training programs

    $125,000
  166. Unite-La IncLos Angeles, CA

    To engage business leaders as champions for els, who see them as assets to californias workforce and promote policies to increase el supports

    $125,000
  167. Redwood City Education FoundationRedwood City, CA

    To support rcefs efforts to increase the academic performance of k-8 public school students in redwood citys bayside communities by addressing social-emotional resilience, mental health, and academic readiness.

    $125,000
  168. Regents University of California Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    To produce a landscape analysis of bilingual teacher preparation programs to support efforts to scale bilingual education in california

    $125,000
  169. Services & Immigrant Rights & Education NetworkSan Jose, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $125,000
  170. Youth Leadership InstituteSan Francisco, CA

    To engage fresno-based english learner youth in a storytelling and advocacy campaign to improve education policies and practices for all english learners locally and statewide

    $125,000
  171. Womens Achievement Network and Development AllianceLos Altos, CA

    To provide project support.

    $125,000
  172. Community CoalitionLos Angeles, CA

    To implement narrative change strategies to advocate for an el policy agenda in the los angeles unified school district (lausd).

    $125,000
  173. Elevate TutoringSan Jose, CA

    To support elevate tutoring fellowship program

    $125,000
  174. East Palo Alto Community ArchiveE Palo Alto, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $125,000
  175. California Community FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    To elevate the needs of recent immigrant students and long-term els in statewide policy and systems for thriving youth in california

    $125,000
  176. Mujeres Unidas Y ActivasSan Francisco, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $125,000
  177. Peninsula College FundSan Jose, CA

    24-50104 - to provide project support.

    $125,000
  178. Oakland Public Education FundOakland, CA

    To support policy advocacy, research, and technical assistance in service of californias newcomer student success.

    $125,000
  179. Growth SectorSan Francisco, CA

    To support the STEM core program at evergreen valley college in san jose.

    $125,000
  180. Jewish Family Service of Silicon ValleyLos Gatos, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $125,000
  181. Innercity StruggleLos Angeles, CA

    To engage and activate youth and families in advocacy to advance equitable outcomes and accountability for english learners in los angeles unified school district (lausd).

    $125,000
  182. Child Advocates of Silicon Valley IncMilpitas, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $124,500
  183. Cityteam MinistriesSan Jose, CA

    To provide general operating support.

    $123,000
  184. Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundBoston, MA

    To support jose quionez's daf

    $120,000
  185. Legal Aid Society of San Mateo CountyRedwood City, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $112,750
  186. United Way of the Bay AreaSan Francisco, CA

    To provide project support for ean

    $112,500
  187. The Center for Independent DocumentaryCambridge, MA

    To support start from scratch for the release of the documentary film "make a circle" on kqed/pbs

    $110,000
  188. San Jose Conservation Corps and Charter SchoolSan Jose, CA

    To support building young leaders capacity to contribute to systemic change

    $107,000
  189. Rebuilding Together PeninsulaRedwood City, CA

    General operating support

    $101,500
  190. Family Supportive Housing IncSan Jose, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $101,500
  191. StarvistaSan Carlos, CA

    General operating support

    $100,000
  192. Thrive AllianceRedwood City, CA

    General operating support

    $100,000
  193. The Tides CenterLos Angeles, CA

    24-50104 - to provide project support.

    $100,000
  194. The Children's Movement of FresnoFresno, CA

    To engage, organize, and train parents of els and el youth in fresno county to inform decision makers about the needs of central valley els.

    $100,000
  195. Silicon Valley Council of NonprofitsSan Jose, CA

    General operating support

    $100,000
  196. Ruby's Place IncCastro Valley, CA

    General operating support

    $100,000
  197. Proyecto PastoralLos Angeles, CA

    To increase school and community capacity to support english learner success in los angeles unified school district (lausd).

    $100,000
  198. Rockefeller Philanthropy AdvisorsNew York, NY

    Support for the fund for shared insight in sunsetting their work by june 2026.

    $100,000
  199. Silicon Valley Community FoundationMountain View, CA

    To collect, analyze, and disseminate new data on the educational experiences and outcomes of black english learner (el) immigrant students in california schools.

    $100,000
  200. UnitedlySan Mateo, CA

    To provide one-year flexible funding to support unitedly's mission of ensuring asian monolingual and limited-english proficient families and communities have equitable access to opportunities and resources to thrive in san mateo county.

    $100,000
  201. Youth Leadership InstituteSan Francisco, CA

    To provide multi-year flexible funding for the work in san mateo county to meet the needs of community members and its staff.

    $100,000
  202. Utah Film CenterSalt Lake Cty, UT

    To support finch x no worries the untitled artist project by paula dupre pesman

    $100,000
  203. Coastside HopeHalf Moon Bay, CA

    General operating support

    $100,000
  204. Community VisionSan Francisco, CA

    To support the nonprofit sector via a three-part real estate readiness series, one-on-one technical assistance sessions, and through the publishing of an ecosystem paper to deepen nonprofits' understanding of space needs, advancing the skills and resources needed to activate and work towards ownership.

    $100,000
  205. Center for Excellence in NonprofitsRedwood City, CA

    General operating support

    $100,000
  206. Central Valley Community FoundationFresno, CA

    To raise awareness of critical issues in the education of fresnos english learners and immigrant students among policymaker and community audiences.

    $100,000
  207. El Concilio of San Mateo CountyRedwood City, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $100,000
  208. Elevate TutoringSan Jose, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $100,000
  209. English Learners Success ForumAlbuquerque, NM

    To create new guidance on classroom instructional materials for els

    $100,000
  210. Ensemble LearningWest Hollywood, CA

    To educate california policymakers, advocates, and educators about national best practices for english learners

    $100,000
  211. EdvanceSan Francisco, CA

    To develop a new model for training aspiring bilingual teachers in silicon valley.

    $100,000
  212. Everytown for Gun Safety Support FundNew York, NY

    General operating support

    $100,000
  213. Cristo Rey San Jose High SchoolSan Jose, CA

    To support general operations

    $100,000
  214. East Bay Community FoundationOakland, CA

    To provide program support for southern alameda county

    $100,000
  215. Amalgamated Charitable Foundation IncWashington, DC

    To support the youth power fund

    $100,000
  216. Able WorksSan Francisco, CA

    To provide financial education and life skills programs in high schools in san mateo and alameda county.

    $100,000
  217. Alliance for A Better CommunityLos Angeles, CA

    To organize families across los angeles county to advocate on behalf of el success at their local districts and inform state policy for els

    $100,000
  218. Belle Haven ActionEast Palo Alto, CA

    To provide multi-year flexible funding to belle haven action to continue to meet the needs of community members and its staff.

    $100,000
  219. California Budget & Policy CenterSacramento, CA

    To educate state policymakers on opportunities to improve schooling for english learners statewide through the states investments in public education

    $100,000
  220. Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon ValleySan Jose, CA

    General operating support (youth development)

    $100,000
  221. Braven IncorporatedChicago, IL

    General operating support for braven at san jose state university

    $100,000
  222. First 5 San Mateo CountyRedwood City, CA

    To support the san mateo county baby bonus program

    $100,000
  223. New America FoundationWashington, DC

    To spread seals lessons learned and best practices to greater audiences of advocates, policymakers, and educators in california and nationally.

    $100,000
  224. MaitriSanta Clara, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $100,000
  225. Partnership for Children and YouthSacramento, CA

    To ensure state and local education leaders use public dollars and best practices for afterschool and summer programs to effectively serve english learners

    $100,000
  226. Pal CenterRedwood City, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $100,000
  227. Latinos for Education IncBelmont, MA

    To prioritize els in a new policy coalition building a racially and linguistically diverse educator workforce in california.

    $100,000
  228. Human Investment Project IncSan Mateo, CA

    General operating support

    $100,000
  229. Generations United IncRedwood City, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $100,000
  230. Latina Coalition of Silicon ValleySan Jose, CA

    To provide general operating support.

    $100,000
  231. Latinas Contra CancerSan Jose, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $100,000
  232. Immigration Institute of the Bay Area - IibaSan Francisco, CA

    General operating support-immigration legal services in silicon valley: opening doors to economic mobility

    $100,000
  233. Immigration Institute of the Bay Area - IibaSan Francisco, CA

    General operating support

    $100,000
  234. International Rescue CommitteeNew York, NY

    To support the irc san jose careerlink project

    $100,000
  235. Martha's KitchenSan Jose, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $99,938
  236. VeggielutionSan Jose, CA

    To provide general operating and capacity building support

    $97,500
  237. African American Community Service AgencySan Jose, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $96,000
  238. Project SentinelSanta Clara, CA

    General operating support

    $96,000
  239. Housing Industry FoundationPalo Alto, CA

    General operating support

    $96,000
  240. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA

    To transition catholic charities of the archdiocese of san francisco, the center for immigration legal & support services (cilss) with one-year flexible funding to continue to meet the needs of community members and its staff.

    $91,500
  241. Tahirih Justice CenterFalls Church, VA

    To support tahirih's work in the bay area

    $90,500
  242. YMCA of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA

    To support the south san francisco community resource center

    $90,200
  243. San Jose Grail Family ServicesSan Jose, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $90,000
  244. Daly City Peninsula Partnership CollaborativeDaly City, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $90,000
  245. School of Arts and Culture at MHPSan Jose, CA

    Project support for soac programming and development of la placita. Funds are restricted to program costs and will not be used for payment against the sobrato program-related investment.

    $87,500
  246. Upward ScholarsRedwood City, CA

    General operating support.

    $87,500
  247. Puente de la Costa SurPescadero, CA

    General operating support

    $87,000
  248. Santa Clara County Asian Law AllianceSan Jose, CA

    General operating support-supportive pathways to economic mobility

    $85,000
  249. Digital Nest IncWatsonville, CA

    General operating support

    $83,334
  250. Loaves & Fishes Family KitchenSan Jose, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $81,000

Approved for future payment

125 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid; the largest 50 are shown.

  1. Destination HomeSan Jose, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $650,000
  2. Thrive AllianceRedwood City, CA

    To provide project funding to silicon valley next.

    $440,000
  3. Centro Legal de la RazaOakland, CA

    To support the alameda county immigration legal and education partnership

    $375,000
  4. Legal Aid Society of San Mateo CountyRedwood City, CA

    To support linking immigrants to benefits, resources & education (libre)

    $300,000
  5. WestedSan Francisco, CA

    To develop and pilot a new approach to bilingual educator workforce planning that supports districts statewide to implement bilingual education at scale

    $280,000
  6. Philanthropic Ventures FoundationOakland, CA

    To partner with the california department of education (cde) to raise awareness about universal prekindergarten for english learners among parents, district leaders, and educators across the state

    $250,000
  7. United Way of the Bay AreaSan Francisco, CA

    To provide general operating support.

    $250,000
  8. Sacred Heart Community ServiceSan Jose, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $250,000
  9. Second Harvest of Silicon ValleySan Jose, CA

    To provide general operating support.

    $250,000
  10. Alameda County Community Food BankOakland, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $250,000
  11. Catholic Charities of Santa Clara CountySan Jose, CA

    To provide general operating support.

    $250,000
  12. California Budget & Policy CenterSacramento, CA

    To educate state policymakers on opportunities to improve schooling for english learners statewide through the states investments in public education

    $225,000
  13. Californians for Justice Education Fund IncSan Francisco, CA

    To provide project support.

    $225,000
  14. Parent Institute for Quality EducationNational City, CA

    To support piqe bay area

    $200,000
  15. First 5 San Mateo CountyRedwood City, CA

    To provide project support.

    $200,000
  16. Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center IncUnion City, CA

    General operating support

    $200,000
  17. Year Up IncBoston, MA

    To support year up united's silicon valley programming and san jose office

    $200,000
  18. Puente de la Costa SurPescadero, CA

    General operating support

    $200,000
  19. South County Community Health Center IncE Palo Alto, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $200,000
  20. Children NowOakland, CA

    To provide project support.

    $200,000
  21. Breakthrough Silicon ValleySan Jose, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $200,000
  22. Law Foundation of Silicon ValleySan Jose, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $194,000
  23. Golden State Opportunity FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    To provide general operating support.

    $187,500
  24. Gardner Family Health NetworkSan Jose, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $184,500
  25. Juma VenturesSan Francisco, CA

    To support juma ventures youthconnect and alumni engagement programs in santa clara county and san mateo county

    $175,000
  26. Grameen AmericaNew York, NY

    To support grameen's san jose branch

    $175,000
  27. Ica FundOakland, CA

    To support icas silicon valley entrepreneurs, businesses, and investments

    $175,000
  28. Jobtrain IncMenlo Park, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $175,000
  29. Working Solutions CdfiSan Francisco, CA

    To provide low-cost loans and technical assistance to small businesses in silicon valley.

    $175,000
  30. Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto IncE Palo Alto, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $175,000
  31. Bay Area Community HealthFremont, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $175,000
  32. St Francis Center of Redwood CityRedwood City, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $172,500
  33. Digital Nest IncWatsonville, CA

    General operating support

    $166,666
  34. Samaritan HouseSan Mateo, CA

    To support critical safety net services for san mateo county's most vulnerable residents with personalized case management, healthcare, food, clothing, emergency financial assistance, worker resources, and a broad range of supportive services.

    $162,500
  35. YWCA Golden Gate Silicon ValleySan Jose, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $162,500
  36. Peninsula Family ServiceSan Mateo, CA

    General operating support for service delivery and leadership development in san mateo county and san clara county.

    $160,000
  37. Parent Institute for Quality EducationNational City, CA

    To empower parents in the central valley to advocate for improved regional and state policies for el success

    $155,000
  38. Partnership for Los Angeles SchoolsLos Angeles, CA

    To advocate for the widespread adoption of effective english learner policies and practices in the los angeles unified school district and other districts statewide

    $150,000
  39. Faith in Action Bay AreaRedwood City, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $150,000
  40. First Place for YouthOakland, CA

    General operating support

    $150,000
  41. The Tower Foundation of San Jose State UniversitySan Jose, CA

    Project support for the k16 collaborative

    $150,000
  42. Youth United for Community ActionE Palo Alto, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $150,000
  43. SvhomeSan Jose, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $150,000
  44. San Jose Evergreen Community College District FoundationSan Jose, CA

    To support the first year experience program

    $150,000
  45. San Jose Evergreen Community College District FoundationSan Jose, CA

    To support the east side career choices commitment pilot

    $150,000
  46. St Joseph's Family CenterGilroy, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $150,000
  47. Coastside HopeHalf Moon Bay, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $150,000
  48. EdsourceOakland, CA

    To provide news reporting and storytelling on critical issues impacting the education of english learners and immigrant students in california

    $150,000
  49. Bay Area Council FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    To galvanize the bay area regions business community to advocate for els and bilingual education in california.

    $150,000
  50. Californians Dedicated to Education FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    To develop a comprehensive state plan to implement the el roadmap state policy in districts across california

    $150,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Philanthropy and grantmaking49 grants $23,042,80042% of the total
  2. Education74 grants $7,274,23513% of the total
  3. Human services55 grants $6,028,20011% of the total
  4. Community development37 grants $3,871,3897% of the total
  5. Youth development22 grants $1,995,9644% of the total
  6. Arts and culture25 grants $1,868,9163% of the total
  7. 17 other causes108 grants $10,273,43919% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California450 grants $56,427,940
  2. Maryland3 grants $5,500,000
  3. District of Columbia12 grants $1,889,000
  4. New York20 grants $1,501,443
  5. Illinois8 grants $1,222,600
  6. Massachusetts10 grants $1,059,200
  7. Virginia1 grant $875,000
  8. Florida4 grants $315,000
  9. Texas4 grants $150,520
  10. Utah2 grants $150,000

Officers, directors and trustees

13 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • John A SobratoCHAIR EMERITUS Hours 1Pay $0
  • Lisa SonsiniBOARD CHAIR Hours 5Pay $0
  • John M SobratoSECRETARY Hours 2Pay $0
  • Bryan PolsterDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Greg AvisDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Carol LarsonDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Jeff SobratoDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Jose QuinonezDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • D ValentineCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Hours 13Pay $0
  • Christy RichardsonCHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER Hours 6Pay $0
  • Tony MestresCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Hours 13Pay $0
  • Alexa Cortes CullwellCHIEF IMPACT OFFICER & PRESIDENT Hours 20Pay $0
  • Tamara LewisCHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER Hours 13Pay $0

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