Shockwave Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Francisco, California · EIN 85-0933937 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1M
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $75,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
83% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myriad USA | New York, NY | Support for africa sand dam foundation and global resilience partnership | $183,513 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Baltimore, MD | Support for blue harvest | $100,000 |
| Bloodwater | Nashville, TN | Support educational development activities | $100,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Support africa water funds | $100,000 |
| Global Development Incubator | Washington, DC | To build startups and partnerships driving social impact around the world | $100,000 |
| Semilla Nueva | Boise, ID | Support for the mission to reduce chronic malnutrition | $100,000 |
| Roddenberry Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | To co fund the +1 global fund for food security program | $100,000 |
| Global Greengrants Fund Inc | Boulder, CO | Support for agroecology fund | $75,000 |
| Saha Global | New York, NY | Dugouts + climate strategy | $75,000 |
| Water for People | Greenwood Village, CO | Climate resilient wash study | $75,000 |
| Alliance for Global Water Adaptation | Corvallis, OR | Support for winz | $22,000 |
| Pacific Institute | Oakland, CA | To support developing sustainable water policies | $336 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,030,849 | 12 |
| 2023 | $958,000 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349105015
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-0933937
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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