THE SOBRATO FAMILY FOUNDATION

Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CAEIN 770348912 Website

Annual Giving

$69.3M+11% YoY

Grants

526

Median Grant

$75K

Organizations Funded

353

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Foundation Overview

Mission

Mission is to partner with communities to meet immediate needs, address systemic barriers, and pursue social justice to build a more equitable and sustainable world. Specifically supports low-income residents in Silicon Valley who seek stability and opportunities for upward mobility.

Focus Areas

bilingual educationenglish learners (els) policy and servicesteacher preparation and educator developmentk-16 educationpostsecondary access and college success for first-generation studentsworkforce development and job training (including youth-to-career programs)youth developmentlatino/hispanic community empowerment and advocacy

Grant Types

general operating supportproject supportcapital/capital campaign fundingpooled fund / funder collaborative grantsemployee matching giftsrapid response / emergency grantscapacity-building / leadership developmentscholarships / tuition assistanceproject-based microgrants

Funded Initiatives

$56M across 201 grants in 2024. Silicon Valley Programs: 158 grants totaling $30.4M. English Learner Program: 43 grants totaling $10.25M. $3.5M to support a strong multiracial democracy. Over $500M committed to creating Silicon Valley as place of opportunity for all.

How to Apply

Grant proposals extended by invitation only. Submit general inquiry form to learn about funding ideas for economic mobility. Contact: grants@sobrato.org. No deadlines for submissions when invited.

Does Not Fund

Does not fund individuals, fundraising events, endowment campaigns, school-managed clubs, medical research initiatives. Geographic focus: Santa Clara, San Mateo, Southern Alameda counties.

Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

Giving History

2024+11%

$69.3M

Grants

526

Median

$75K

States

2023+20%

$62.5M

Grants

436

Median

$63K

States

2022

$52.0M

Grants

440

Median

$53K

States

Grant Size Distribution

$100K

Typical Grant (Median)

$100

Smallest

$50K

25th Pctile

$175K

75th Pctile

$5.0M

Largest

Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $50K and $175K.

Largest Recent Grants

$5.0M

2024

SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

CA · GENERAL SUPPORT TO THE RESONANCE PHILANTHROPIES DAF #4176

$3.0M

2024

IMPACTASSETS INC

MD · TO SUPPORT IMPACT INVESTMENTS

$2.0M

2024

SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

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)

$2.0M

2024

SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

CA · GENERAL SUPPORT TO THE LISA AND MATTHEW SONSINI FAMILY FUND #4031

$1.5M

2024

SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

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)

Geographic Focus

$56.3M352 grants

$5.5M3 grants

$1.9M12 grants

$1.5M15 grants

$1.2M6 grants

Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

Financial Overview

YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid

2024

$886.3M

$69.3M(7.8%)

2023

$876.7M

$62.5M(7.1%)

2022

$843.7M

$52.0M(6.2%)

Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.