Silicon Valley Community Foundation (CA)



Silicon Valley Community Foundation is focused on innovative solutions that solve problems and improve the quality of life throughout San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.


As a new community foundation, SVCF has examined the diverse needs across its region, evaluated the best practices of its parent foundations and incorporated community input before launching a new set of grantmaking strategies.

Assets and Giving for Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Assets

2019 - 9,264,570,870
2018 - 8,046,442,203
2017 - 12,563,909,962
2016 - 7,240,507,464
Domestic Grants

2019 - 1,317,135,166
2018 - 1,829,307,838
2017 - 1,731,333,075


    

Recent News from Silicon Valley Community Foundation


We have an extraordinary opportunity to... - Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Facebook
Foundation: Silicon Valley Community Foundation

We have an extraordinary opportunity to build together a stronger, more vibrant Bay Area,” says Silicon Valley Community Foundation CEO...more

The Brain Race Advances Semi-Finalist Teams of Entrepreneurs to Advance Breakthrough ...
Foundation: Silicon Valley Community Foundation

In partnership with Resonance Philanthropies of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation and The Brain Tumour Charity, the Center for...more

Silicon Valley Community Foundation names 5 vice presidents
Foundation: Silicon Valley Community Foundation

The scandal began in April 2018 when the Chronicle of Philanthropy reported multiple accusations by former staff members that Loijens had...more

Silicon Valley Community Foundation Appoints New Leaders
Foundation: Silicon Valley Community Foundation

After extensive searches, Silicon Valley Community Foundation has appointed five new leaders in finance and operations, donor...more

Tulane launches new First Amendment law clinic with $1 million gift from Stanton Foundation
Foundation: Silicon Valley Community Foundation

In June, the law school said it would open the Immigrant Rights Clinic, an initiative funded by the Silicon Valley Community Foundation. By next...more

Logan Couture organizes San Jose Sharks autograph session to raise money for Garlic Festival ...
Foundation: Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Through the Sharks Foundation, the Sharks organization donated $10,000 to the Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF), ensuring that...more

UK Invention Gets Accepted to THE BRAIN RACE
Foundation: Silicon Valley Community Foundation

... was started by the Center for Advancing Innovation (CAI) in partnership with The Brain Tumor Charity and the Silicon Valley Community...more

Brain Trust Preps “Faster Bay Area” Mega Measure
Foundation: Silicon Valley Community Foundation

... the Bay Area in 2020” forum in Oakland was a no-brainer, even though one of its three sponsors, the Silicon Valley Community Foundation...more



Social Enterprise Network Sites



Social Entrepreneurship
Spotlight



Celebrity Support in Social Enterprises


Although celebrity names and support associated with social enterprises can be an effective tool to promote a business and tackle a social mission, they do come with their risks.




Federal Government Grant and Assistance Programs



Edited by: Michael Saunders

© 2008-2025 Copyright Michael Saunders