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Supports career pathway programs that develop career ladders to middle-skill jobs. The program works with industry employer partners to expand employment opportunities for the Silicon Valley workforce, focusing on economic mobility for low-income residents.
Supports English language learners (ELs) in K-12 education through a three-pronged approach: statewide policy and advocacy, regional implementation of bilingual education policies in Silicon Valley, and research/evaluation initiatives.
Sobrato Family Foundation is a private corporation based in MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1994. The principal officer is % Veena Mahadevan. It holds total assets of $886.3M. Annual income is reported at $74M. ENGLISH LEARNER PROGRAM - FOCUSED ON IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES FOR LOW-INCOME AND ENGLISH LEARNER STUDENTS CURRENTLY IN PERSISTENTLY UNDERPERFORMING SCHOOLS, ENABLING STUDENTS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS TO PURSUE HIGHER ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AS A MEANS TO ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY. According to available records, Sobrato Family Foundation has made 1,581 grants totaling $293.7M, with a median grant of $50K. Annual giving has decreased from $133.4M in 2020 to $103.9M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $50 to $58M, with an average award of $186K. The foundation has supported 420 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, New York, District of Columbia, which account for 94% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 23 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
ENGLISH LEARNER PROGRAM - FOCUSED ON IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES FOR LOW-INCOME AND ENGLISH LEARNER STUDENTS CURRENTLY IN PERSISTENTLY UNDERPERFORMING SCHOOLS, ENABLING STUDENTS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS TO PURSUE HIGHER ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AS A MEANS TO ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
Expenses: $920K
NONPROFIT AND PROGRAM SUPPORT - FOCUSED ON INCREASING THE EFFECTIVENESS, SCALABILITY, AND SYSTEMIC IMPACT OF OUR NONPROFIT PARTNERS, AND SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH-QUALITY NONPROFIT LEADERS AND INCLUDES ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORT ALL OF THE PROGRAM AREAS
Expenses: $691K
SILICON VALLEY ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY - FOCUSED ON EXPANDING ACCESS TO SMALL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, MIDDLE-SKILL JOBS, COLLEGE COMPLETION, AND CAREER POTENTIAL TO INCREASE ECONOMIC MOBILITY FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS, FIRST GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS, AND FAMILIES SO THEY CAN ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN AND CONTRIBUTE TO A VIBRANT SILICON VALLEY ACROSS MULTIPLE GENERATIONS
Expenses: $573K
SILICON VALLEY ESSENTIAL HUMAN SERVICES - FOCUSED ON PROVIDING FLEXIBLE SUPPORT FOR SILICON VALLEY-BASED NONPROFITS THAT ADDRESS BASIC NEEDS, PROMOTE SELF-RELIANCE AND ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE, AND POSITIVELY CONTRIBUTE TO THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THOSE IN OUR REGION FACING DEEP CHALLENGES, INCLUDING RESPONSIVE FUNDING TO SUPPORT THOSE AFFECTED BY REGIONAL DISASTERS SUCH AS WILDFIRES. (DIRECT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES PER BOOKS IS $2,966,084 (COLUMN A ON PART 1). DIRECT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES IS $2,355,411 (COLUMN D ON PART 1).)
Expenses: $403K
ENGLISH LEARNER PROGRAM - FOCUSED ON IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES FOR LOW-INCOME AND ENGLISH LEARNER STUDENTS CURRENTLY IN PERSISTENTLY UNDERPERFORMING SCHOOLS, ENABLING STUDENTS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS TO PURSUE HIGHER ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AS A MEANS TO ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 1,581 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY, DC.
Sobrato Family Foundation has distributed a total of $293.7M across 1,581 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $186K. Individual grants have ranged from $50 to $58M.
The application deadline is 2C. SEE 2B ABOVE. 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.
Sobrato Family Foundation is headquartered in MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 23 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexa Cortes Cullwell | INTERIM PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tony Mestres | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Christy Richardson | CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| D Valentine | CFO | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bryan Polster | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$94M
Total Assets
$876.7M
Fair Market Value
$887.3M
Net Worth
$856.8M
Grants Paid
$65.6M
Contributions
$52.1M
Net Investment Income
$111.3M
Distribution Amount
$44M
Total Grants
1,581
Total Giving
$293.7M
Average Grant
$186K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
420
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| IcaEXPANDING ACCESS TO CAPITAL AND COACHING UNDERSERVED ENTREPRENEURS IN SILICON VALLEY | Oakland, CA | $220K | 2022 |
| PivotalTO SUPPORT CURRENT AND FORMER FOSTER YOUTH SUCCESSFULLY GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL, ENROLL AND PERSIST IN A POST-SECONDARY DEGREE AND/OR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM, GAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, AND ULTIMATELY GET THEIR FIRST JOB. | San Jose, CA | $200K | 2022 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation"TO FUND THE SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION - $2,000,000 TO DAF 3674 JOHN M., $2,000,000 TO DAF 5360 JOHN M. AND TIMI, 166,667 TO DAF 5868 SUSTAINABLE FOODIES" | Mountain View, CA | $4.2M | 2022 |
| The Foundation For Hispanic EducationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | San Jose, CA |
Provides multi-year, unrestricted general operating support for Silicon Valley nonprofits providing safety net services including housing and shelter, community health services, food services, hospice and senior care, domestic violence response, legal aid, emergency assistance, and family and children services.
| Greg Avis |
| DIRECTOR |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| John M Sobrato | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Sonsini | BOARD CHAIR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John A Sobrato | CHAIR EMERITUS | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tamara Lewis | CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| $1.1M |
| 2022 |
| New Venture FundTO SUPPORT OUR FUNDER COLLABORATIVE CALLED THE EMERGING BILINGUAL COLLABORATIVE FUND WITH FOUR FOUNDATION PARTNERS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF TEACHING FOR ALL EL CHILDREN IN PRESCHOOL TO 3RD GRADE IN CALIFORNIA. | Washington, DC | $900K | 2022 |
| Impactassets IncTO SUPPORT THE JEFFREY AND LEANN SOBRATO CHARITABLE FUND | Bethesda, MD | $790K | 2022 |
| Trustees Of Boston UniversityTO SUPPORT THE CENTER FOR ANTIRACIST RESEARCH IN ESTABLISHING A FUND FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THE EMANCIPATOR AND THE CENTER AFFILIATES PROGRAM | New York, NY | $750K | 2022 |
| Latino Community FoundationTO SUPPORT RACIAL EQUITY AND JUSTICE | San Francisco, CA | $500K | 2022 |
| WestedTO INFORM PUBLIC INVESTMENTS, STATE AND LOCAL GUIDANCE, AND ADVOCACY ON TEACHER PREPARATION, SPECIAL EDUCATION, AND DISTRICT BUDGETING THAT WILL LEAD TO IMPROVED OUTCOMES FOR ENGLISH LEARNERS. | San Francisco, CA | $334K | 2022 |
| Californians TogetherTO LEAD, ALIGN AND COORDINATE THE EFFORTS OF ADVOCATES, POLICYMAKERS, EDUCATORS AND OTHER KEY STAKEHOLDERS TO IMPROVE HOW EDUCATION SYSTEMS STATEWIDE SUPPORT ENGLISH LEARNERS. | Long Beach, CA | $325K | 2022 |
| Year Up IncTO SUPPORT YEAR UP'S SAN JOSE PROGRAM. | San Francisco, CA | $300K | 2022 |
| Destination HomeTO SUPPORT SILICON VALLEY GUARANTEED INCOME PILOT, A PARTNERSHIP OF DESTINATION: HOME AND S SE PUEDE COLLECTIVE. | San Jose, CA | $300K | 2022 |
| Latino Education Advancement FoundationTHE LEAF CENTER FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS | San Jose, CA | $300K | 2022 |
| California Association For Bilingual EducationTO ADVANCE STATE LEVEL REFORMS THAT PROMOTE AND INCREASE ACCESS TO QUALITY BILINGUAL EDUCATION BY BUILDING THE CAPACITY OF BILINGUAL TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS AND ENGLISH LEARNER (EL) FAMILIES TO SERVE AND ADVOCATE FOR ELS. | Walnut, CA | $300K | 2022 |
| The Education Trust-WestTO IMPROVE OPPORTUNITIES AND OUTCOMES FOR ENGLISH LEARNERS (ELS) IN CALIFORNIA BY CONDUCTING POLICY ANALYSIS, ADVOCACY, AND ENGAGEMENT WITH EDUCATORS AND THE COMMUNITY FOR SYSTEMIC REFORMS. | Oakland, CA | $275K | 2022 |
| Juma VenturesJUMA VENTURES BAY AREA YOUTHCONNECT PROGRAM | San Francisco, CA | $275K | 2022 |
| Abode ServicesGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Fremont, CA | $263K | 2022 |
| LifemovesGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Menlo Park, CA | $263K | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities Of Santa Clara CountyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | San Jose, CA | $250K | 2022 |
| South County Community Health Center IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | East Palo Alto, CA | $250K | 2022 |
| United Way Of The Bay AreaTO SUPPORT UNITED WAY BAY AREA'S SPARKPOINT CENTERS IN SAN JOSE. | San Francisco, CA | $250K | 2022 |
| East Bay Community FoundationTO SUPPORT WE GOT US FUND, TO DECREASE VIOLENCE AGAINST THE ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER (AAPI) COMMUNITY, PROMOTE CROSS-RACIAL SOLIDARITY, AND ADVANCE EFFECTIVE ALTERNATIVES TO CRIMINALIZATION. | Oakland, CA | $250K | 2022 |
| Loyola Marymount UniversityTO INCREASE THE QUALITY AND SUPPLY OF BILINGUAL EDUCATORS AND OTHER EDUCATORS TEACHING ENGLISH LEARNERS (ELS) IN CALIFORNIA THROUGH PUBLIC POLICY DEVELOPMENT, ADVOCACY, AND IMPROVING PROFESSIONAL LEARNING. | Los Angeles, CA | $250K | 2022 |
| Grameen AmericaWOMEN'S ECONOMIC RELIEF AND RECOVERY PROJECT | New York, NY | $250K | 2022 |
| Second Harvest Of Silicon ValleyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | San Jose, CA | $250K | 2022 |
| Management Leadership For TomorrowMAKING 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 MOBILIY | Washington, DC | $250K | 2022 |
| Amigos De Guadalupe Center For Justice & EmpowermentFOR AMIGOS DE GUADALUPE TO ACQUIRE CESAR CHAVEZ' FORMER HOME IN THE MAYFAIR NEIGHBORHOOD OF EAST SAN JOSE AND DEVELOP THE CHAVEZ FAMILY CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ACTION AND "LIVING MUSEUM." | San Jose, CA | $250K | 2022 |
| Safe Space Pictures FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR SAFE SPACE PICTURES FOUNDATION | Beverly Hills, CA | $250K | 2022 |
| Braven IncorporatedTO 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. | Chicago, IL | $250K | 2022 |
| Breakthrough Silicon ValleyTO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS AND CAPACITY BUILDING GRANT TO STRENGTHEN DATA INFRASTRUCTURE, FAMILY COMMUNICATIONS, AND OFFICE EQUIPMENT. | San Jose, CA | $250K | 2022 |
| Catalyst CaliforniaTO INFORM POLICYMAKERS AND ACTIVATE AN AGENDA TO PRIORITIZE DUAL LANGUAGE LEARNERS IN THE STATE'S EFFORTS TO IMPLEMENT AND FUND THE GOVERNOR'S NEW 10-YEAR MASTER PLAN FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION. | Los Angeles, CA | $250K | 2022 |
| California Community FoundationTO 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 PORTFOLIO'S KEY REGIONS. | Los Angeles, CA | $250K | 2022 |
| Rivet SchoolDEEPEN RIVET SCHOOL'S WORK IN SILICON VALLEY TO SUPPORT WORKING ADULTS, STUDENT PARENTS, ASPIRING EDUCATORS, AND OTHERS WHO TRADITIONAL INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION ARE NOT ADEQUATELY SERVING TO EARN A BACHELOR'S DEGREE AND OBTAIN STRONG FIRST CAREERS. | Richmond, CA | $250K | 2022 |
| Renaissance Entrepreneurship CenterTO DELIVER ENGLISH AND SPANISH LANGUAGE ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING, TECHNOLOGY TRAINING AND ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY, AND CUSTOMIZED CONSULTING SERVICES TO CREATE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR LOW-INCOME BIPOC ENGLISH-AND SPANISH-SPEAKING SAN JOSE RESIDENTS THROUGH SMALL BUSINESS OWNERSHIP. | San Francisco, CA | $250K | 2022 |
| Alameda County Community Food BankGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Oakland, CA | $230K | 2022 |
| Californians For Justice Education FundTO ACTIVATE THE VOICES OF EL YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES TO ADVOCATE FOR STATE AND LOCAL POLICY CHANGE. | San Jose, CA | $225K | 2022 |
| Fresh Lifelines For Youth Inc (Fly)GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Milpitas, CA | $225K | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of The PeninsulaGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Menlo Park, CA | $225K | 2022 |
| Small Business Majority Foundation IncTO SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS MAJORITY TO BUILD AN EQUITABLE RECOVERY FOR SILICON VALLEY'S UNDER-REPRESENTED ENTREPRENEURS BY INCREASING ACCESS TO RELIEF FUNDING, STRENGTHENING BUSINESSES, AND BUILDING THE SILICON VALLEY SMALL BUSINESS ECOSYSTEM. | Washington, DC | $225K | 2022 |
| Start Small Think Big IncTO CONTINUE TO DELIVER LEGAL, MARKETING, AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME ENTREPRENEURS IN SAN JOSE AND THROUGHOUT SANTA CLARA AND SAN MATEO COUNTIES MORE BROADLY. | Oakland, CA | $225K | 2022 |
| Sacred Heart Community ServiceGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | San Jose, CA | $225K | 2022 |
| Parent Institute For Quality EducationTO DEEPEN BRIDGE TO COLLEGE PROGRAM IN SILICON VALLEY BY PREPARING FAMILIES FOR SUCCESS TO AND THROUGH A POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, AND EXPANDING AND DEEPENING PARTNERSHIPS WITH COLLEGES, SCHOOLS, DISTRICTS, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS ACROSS THE REGION. | National City, CA | $225K | 2022 |
| Working Solutions CdfiCAPITAL, CONSULTING AND COMMUNITY SMALL BUSINESS SUCCESS FOR SILICON VALLEY | San Francisco, CA | $220K | 2022 |
| Sunnyvale Community ServicesGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Sunnyvale, CA | $220K | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Bay AreaGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Palo Alto, CA | $210K | 2022 |
| Samaritan HouseGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | San Mateo, CA | $202K | 2022 |
| Bay Area Council FoundationTO GALVANIZE THE BAY AREA REGION'S BUSINESS COMMUNITY TO ADVOCATE FOR ENGLISH LEARNERS AND BILINGUAL EDUCATION IN CALIFORNIA. | San Francisco, CA | $200K | 2022 |
| Center For Educational Partnerships Uc BerkeleyTO EXPAND DESTINATION COLLEGE ADVISING CORPS (DCAC)'S STUDENT ADVISING SUPPORT IN SILICON VALLEY, WHILE BUILDING CAPACITY FOR EXPANDED REGIONAL IMPACT AND GROWTH. | Berkeley, CA | $200K | 2022 |
| Building Skills PartnershipTO SUPPORT EXPANSION OF BUILDING SKILLS PARTNERSHIPS' FINANCIAL CAPABILITY PROGRAMMING, DESIGN AND LAUNCH CAREER PATHWAYS DEVELOPMENT, STRENGTHEN ADVOCACY AND EVALUATION CAPACITY, AND SET STAGE FOR PILOT REPLICATION IN NEW INDUSTRY. | Los Angeles, CA | $200K | 2022 |
| Downtown College PrepCOLLEGE COMPLETION IN SILICON VALLEY | San Jose, CA | $200K | 2022 |
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