Foundations that fund nonprofits in San Jose, CA
1,268 private foundations reported 3,715 grants to organizations in San Jose, California, on IRS 990-PF returns for tax year 2022 or later, $135.5M in all. 124 of them are based in San Jose.
Foundations1,268
Based in San Jose124
Grants on record3,715
Their typical grant$5,000
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Foundations based in San Jose
10 of the 124 local foundations that reported grants to San Jose organizations: profiles in our foundation directory first, then by the number of such grants on their latest return.
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Crankstart Foundation
San Jose, CA · latest return: tax year 2024- Silicon Valley De-Bug - To support the ca racial justice act initiative$500,000
- Silicon Valley De-Bug - To support the indigent defense initiative$200,000
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Gave $2.5M in 2024
Leo M Shortino Family Foundation
San Jose, CA · latest return: tax year 2024- Franklin - Mckinley School District - Franklin-Mckinley school district summer school programming$190,000
- YMCA of Silicon Valley - YMCA summer learning program$97,000
- Kiwanis Club of San Jose Foundation - Scholarship program$80,000
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The Brandenburg Family Foundation
San Jose, CA · latest return: tax year 2024- Cristo Rey San Jose High School - Support programs which empower students from underserved communities in san jose to be prepared to complete…$100,000
- Symphony San Jose - Support programs that provide orchestral music performances, educational services, and arts advocacy programs…$100,000
- San Jose Police Foundation - Support programs to further enhance public safety for people in this community.$50,000
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Greenside Foundation
San Jose, CA · latest return: tax year 2025- Silicon Valley Independent Living Center - General operations$5,000
- First Tee of Silicon Valley - General operations$1,000
- Lucious Bateman Foundation - General operation$1,000
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The Davidson Family Foundation
San Jose, CA · latest return: tax year 2024- Tower Foundation - Sjsu - Education$460,000
- The Tech Museum of Innovation - Community service$125,000
- Lincoln Law School of San Jose - Educational$125,000
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The Milner Francini Family Foundation
San Jose, CA · latest return: tax year 2025- Second Harvest of Sv - General support$6,050
- Habitat for Humanity - General support$2,500
- American Red Cross - General support$2,000
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Oyama Family Foundation
San Jose, CA · latest return: tax year 2025- San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin - Building fund$85,000
- Wesley United Methodist Chuch - General support$25,000
- San Jose Jacl Scholarship Fund - Scholarships$10,000
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The Boucher Family Foundation
San Jose, CA · latest return: tax year 2025- Catholic Charities - Support of public charity$26,000
- Martha's Kitchen - Support of public charity$14,000
- Meals on Wheels - Support of public charity$14,000
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Dgdg Does Good Foundation
San Jose, CA · latest return: tax year 2024- San Jose Police Foundation - Program support$9,000
- Metropolitan Education District Foundation - Program support$3,000
- Williams Wins Foundation - Program support$2,750
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Seawood Foundation
San Jose, CA · latest return: tax year 2025- First Unitareian Church - Community support$7,271
- Opera San Jose - Arts and culture$2,685
- Sacred Heart Community Service - Educational support$2,000
Other foundations giving most in San Jose
Based elsewhere, by the number of grants to San Jose organizations on their latest return; profiles in our foundation directory first. Each shows its largest grants there.
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Amazonsmile Foundation
Seattle, WA · latest return: tax year 2023- Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies - General support$17,367
- Second Harvest of Silicon Valley - General support$6,238
- Csea Assistance Fund - General support$3,679
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Gave $69.3M in 2024
The Sobrato Family Foundation
Mountain View, CA · latest return: tax year 2024- The Tower Foundation of San Jose State University - 24-50128 - to provide project support.$500,000
- Valley Health Foundation - To support public schools and districts in east and downtown san jose and gilroy develop, enhance, or expand…$500,000
- Working Partnerships USA - To support rapid response$400,000
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Gave $22.6M in 2024
Texas Instruments Foundation
Dallas, TX · latest return: tax year 2024- Lasallian Educational Adv Program - Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."$19,000
- Second Harvest of Silicon Valley - Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."$10,713
- Virtuosi Music& Art Foundation - Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."$8,000
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Gave $1.9M in 2024
Analog Devices Foundation
Boston, MA · latest return: tax year 2024- Second Harvest of Silicon Valley - General support$41,696
- The Harker School - General support$4,119
- The Tower Foundation of San Jose State University - General support$2,162
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Gave $625M in 2024
The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation
Menlo Park, CA · latest return: tax year 2024- The Tower Foundation of San Jose State University - For support of the institute for emancipatory education$300,000
- Redeeming Babel Inc - For the after party project$250,000
- Californians for Justice Education Fund Inc - For general operating support$200,000
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Sunlight Giving
Palo Alto, CA · latest return: tax year 2024- Second Harvest of Silicon Valley - General support, $350,000 per year for three years$350,000
- Planned Parenthood Mar Monte Inc - General support, $275,000 per year for three years$275,000
- Valley Health Foundation - General support, $275,000 per year for three years$275,000
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Gave $350M in 2024
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation
Los Altos, CA · latest return: tax year 2024- Amigos de Guadalupe Center for Justice and Empowerment - Families and Communities$300,000
- San Jose Museum of Art Association - Families and Communities$250,000
- Young Men's Christian Association of Silicon Valley - Families and Communities$250,000
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Jpmorgan Chase Foundation
New York, NY · latest return: tax year 2025- Accion Opportunity Fund Community Development - In support of underserved small business expansion$1,000,000
- Tmc Community Capital - In support of underserved small business expansion$140,000
- Second Harvest of Silicon Valley - Matching contribution (general operating support)$5,020
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The Pfizer Foundation Inc
New York, NY · latest return: tax year 2024- Guardian Saga Support - Matching gifts$4,630
- Schallenberger Home and School Association - Matching gifts$3,529
- Bellarmine College Preparatory - Volunteer program$850
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Ronald & Ann Williams Charitable Foundation
San Francisco, CA · latest return: tax year 2024- Second Harvest Food Bank - Fund general support for homeless$300,000
- Family Supportive Housing - Assistance for the homeless and hungry$300,000
- Second Harvest Food Bank - Fund general support for homeless$295,000
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Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation
Palo Alto, CA · latest return: tax year 2024- The Tech Interactive - In support of an earthquake exhibition area with a shake table simulator, themed design challenges, and…$2,492,357
- The Tech Interactive - In support of improved visitor experience, including updated website, on-the-floor refresh, and new exhibit…$190,000
- Asian Americans for Community Involvement of Santa Clara County - In support of general operations.$25,000
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Gave $156.2M in 2024
Fidelity Foundation
Boston, MA · latest return: tax year 2024- Habla Friends of River Glen Elementary - Fidelity matching gifts to education$6,000
- Sacred Heart Nativity School - Fidelity matching gifts to education$2,000
- Valley Christian Schools - Fidelity matching gifts to education$2,000
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Adobe Foundation
Wilmington, DE · latest return: tax year 2024- San Jose Downtown Foundation - General & Unrestricted$300,000
- Cinequest Inc - General & Unrestricted$200,000
- Guadalupe River Park Conservancy - General & Unrestricted$200,000
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The Heising-Simons Foundation
Los Altos, CA · latest return: tax year 2024- San Jose Grail Family Services - For general support$400,000
- Silicon Valley De-Bug - For general support$300,000
- Sacred Heart Community Service - For general support$150,000
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Gave $40.5M in 2025
Koret Foundation
San Francisco, CA · latest return: tax year 2025- Second Harvest of Silicon Valley - Capital campaign$250,000
- Second Harvest of Silicon Valley - General operating support$210,000
- The Tower Foundation of San Jose State University - Koret scholars$150,000
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Shell USA Company Foundation
Houston, TX · latest return: tax year 2024- The Fistula Foundation$1,975
- Bellarmine College Preparatory$1,000
- The Fistula Foundation$960
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Gave $10.8M in 2024
The William G Irwin Charity Foundation
San Francisco, CA · latest return: tax year 2024- Archbishop Mitty High School - Four-Acre field renovation project$100,000
- Joyful Learning Educational Development Center - Renovations of facility to enhance children's early educational and development needs$50,000
- Second Harvest of Silicon Valley - Annual funding - food bank grants$50,000
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Gave $12.4M in 2024
The Northrop Grumman Foundation
Falls Church, VA · latest return: tax year 2024- Parent Participation Program Inc - General operating grants & matching gifts.$1,293
- Tower Fdn of San Jose State Univ - General operating grants & matching gifts.$318
- Guadalupe Home & School Club - General operating grants & matching gifts.$150
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Edward Jones Foundation
St. Louis, MO · latest return: tax year 2024- Alzheimer's Association Northern California and Northern Nevada Chapter - Diseases, disorders, medical disciplines$2,825
- Kleine Levin Syndrome Foundation Inc - Medical research$500
- Second Harvest of Silicon Valley - Food, agriculture and nutrition$200
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The California Endowment
Los Angeles, CA · latest return: tax year 2024- National Compadres Network Inc - General operating support$350,000
- League of California Community Foundations - California disaster relief, recovery and resilience fund - improving health$250,000
- League of California Community Foundations - Building capacity of community foundations and organizations for health equity$200,000
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San Jose organizations several of these foundations fund
Organizations in San Jose that received grants from two or more of the foundations above, on the same returns.
| Organization | Funders | Grants total |
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| Second Harvest Silicon Valley | 14 | $1,568,431 |
| Sacred Heart Community Service | 10 | $680,292 |
| The Tower Foundation of San Jose State University | 7 | $1,212,713 |
| The Tech Interactive | 6 | $2,903,089 |
| Family Supportive Housing Inc | 6 | $1,033,655 |
| Cityteam Ministries | 6 | $129,370 |
| Bellarmine College Preparatory | 6 | $103,510 |
| Somos Mayfair | 5 | $1,434,569 |
| Amigos de Guadalupe Center for Justice and Empowerment | 5 | $1,027,776 |
| Loaves & Fishes Family Kitchen | 5 | $386,293 |
How to use this list
A foundation is listed because its own latest tax return itemizes grants to organizations with a San Jose, CA address. Local foundations often give mostly close to home and are usually the most realistic first prospects for a small nonprofit; large national foundations listed here may fund only a few institutions in the city. Their typical grant is the middle of the funders' own typical grants across everything they fund. Open a profile for all of a funder's grants and any application instructions.
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