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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.
Web Address
www.siliconvalleycf.org/
Social Media Links
Facebook - www.facebook.com/siliconvalleycf
Twitter - @siliconvalleycf
YouTube - www.youtube.com/TheSVCF
Assets
$2,081,920,000 - 2011-12-31
$1,943,885,894 - 2007-12-31
Giving
$97,624,976 - 2011-12-31
$243,245,861 - 2007-12-31
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.
Web Address
www.siliconvalleycf.org/
Social Media Links
Facebook - www.facebook.com/siliconvalleycf
Twitter - @siliconvalleycf
YouTube - www.youtube.com/TheSVCF
Assets
$2,081,920,000 - 2011-12-31
$1,943,885,894 - 2007-12-31
Giving
$97,624,976 - 2011-12-31
$243,245,861 - 2007-12-31
Community Foundation Background
Recent News from Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Gilroy Foundation grant cycle opens in Dec.
Foundation: Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Gilroy Foundation's endowment is invested with Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF), the nation's largest community foundation with...more
Foundation: Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Gilroy Foundation's endowment is invested with Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF), the nation's largest community foundation with...more
2019 Holiday Fund campaign now underway
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Again this year, we are partnering with Silicon Valley Community Foundation, so all donations are tax deductible and 100% of the funds will go...more
Foundation: Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Again this year, we are partnering with Silicon Valley Community Foundation, so all donations are tax deductible and 100% of the funds will go...more
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
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
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
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
Foundation: Silicon Valley Community Foundation
After extensive searches, Silicon Valley Community Foundation has appointed five new leaders in finance and operations, donor...more
Sharks Acquire Defenseman Nicolas Meloche
Foundation: Silicon Valley Community Foundation
22 at SAP Center at San Jose (@SAPCenter) with a portion of the proceeds benefitting the Silicon Valley Community Foundation. Fan Fest will...more
Foundation: Silicon Valley Community Foundation
22 at SAP Center at San Jose (@SAPCenter) with a portion of the proceeds benefitting the Silicon Valley Community Foundation. Fan Fest will...more
Community Foundation Update (09/21/19)
Foundation: California Community Foundation, Central Indiana Community Foundation, Communities Foundation of Texas, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, East Bay Community Foundation, Central Kansas Community Foundation, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, North Valley Community Foundation, San Antonio Area Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation
California. The California Community Foundation and the North Valley Community Foundation, which earlier partnered to help those affected by...more
Foundation: California Community Foundation, Central Indiana Community Foundation, Communities Foundation of Texas, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, East Bay Community Foundation, Central Kansas Community Foundation, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, North Valley Community Foundation, San Antonio Area Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation
California. The California Community Foundation and the North Valley Community Foundation, which earlier partnered to help those affected by...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
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
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
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