Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF) is the official community foundation serving San Mateo and Santa Clara counties; the site lists EIN 20-5205488, describes their mission and impact areas, and publishes annual reports and recent news. The website provides information for donors, nonprofits, corporate partners, and advisors and hosts active program pages and grant announcements.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established nonprofit organizations whose work aligns with the foundation’s broad program areas (education, health, community development and similar fields), with capacity to manage grants ranging from typical mid-size awards up to large institutional gifts.
Good Fit
- • Clear program alignment with the foundation’s stated areas such as education, health, or community development.
- • Organizational capacity to manage grants at common award sizes (many awards in the $10K–$250K range) and occasional multi‑million gifts.
- • Ability to demonstrate impact and systems for stewardship appropriate for institutional donors.
- • Willingness to engage through the foundation’s published grants page or the listed grants-team contact.
Geography
The latest observed year shows grants reaching 52 states and a national distribution by count; however, about half of the dollar volume in that year was concentrated in a single state because of one very large award.
Recipient Variety
The funder supported roughly 3,563 distinct recipients in the latest year across many program areas (education, health, arts, community development and more), indicating a broad and diverse recipient set even though a few very large awards drove a large share of dollars.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of turnover exists: about 1,514 new recipients were funded in the latest year (roughly 42% new vs 58% returning), and the foundation publishes a public grants page and a grants-team contact email—together these facts suggest new entrants can and do receive funding.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
