Silicon Valley Luminary Society
Invitation OnlyRedwood City, California · EIN 77-0484546 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$26K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$898K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
14% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Museum of American Heritage | Palo Alto, CA | Charities | $5,000 |
| South Dakota State University Foundation | San Diego, CA | Charities | $5,000 |
| The Tech Interactive | San Jose, CA | Charities | $5,000 |
| South Dakota Discovery Center | Pierre, SD | Charities | $5,000 |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | Charities | $5,000 |
| Scholarship Funds of the University Club of Palo Alto | Palo Alto, CA | Charities | $1,000 |
| Computer History Museum | Mountain View, CA | Charities | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26,250 | 7 |
| 2023 | $1,750 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 22, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502659349100850
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 77-0484546
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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