Grants | Sunlight Giving

A Bay Area nonprofit that promotes effective and responsive philanthropy in Black communities and supports Black professionals in the philanthropy sector. It is the place and space for Black funders and professionals in philanthropy to get connected, aligned, and (re)energized to best support Black communities and organizations across disciplines.

Giving Areas	Amount	Year	Purpose
sector support/research	$15,000	2022	the charitable activities of the Black Funders Network of the Bay Area (payment one of one, total grant amount $30,000)
sector support/research	$15,000	2021	the charitable activities of the Black Funders Network of the Bay Area
sector support/research	$15,000	2020	the charitable activities of the Black Funders Network of the Bay Area

PCRC

A nonprofit that envisions a world in which people advance equity, practice empathy, and understand each other's differences. Its mission is to partner with the community to reduce violence, increase civic engagement, and strengthen community resilience through collaborative and innovative processes.

Giving Areas	Amount	Year	Purpose
sector support/research	$25,000	2023	the Silicon Valley Multicultural Awards Program
sector support/research	$25,000	2022	the Silicon Valley Multicultural Awards Program
sector support/research	$25,000	2021	the Silicon Valley Multicultural Awards Program
sector support/research	$25,000	2020	the Silicon Valley Multicultural Awards Program

Silicon Valley Community Foundation

A community foundation that provides leadership, expertise and capital to help address challenging social issues in the region. It shapes critical public policy issues, partners with nonprofit groups advancing the best ideas, and directs resources swiftly and strategically toward unforeseen needs.

Giving Areas	Amount	Year	Purpose
sector support/research	$100,000	2023	the LatinXCEL Fund
sector support/research	$100,000	2022	the LatinXCEL Fund
sector support/research	$100,000	2021	the LatinExcel Fund
responsive	$25,000	2020	San Mateo & Santa Clara County Fire Relief Fund
responsive	$270,000	2020	COVID-19 Coronavirus Regional Response Fund, with $120,000 to support organizations in San Mateo County and $150,000 to support organizations in Santa Clara County
2020 census	$50,000	2019	San Mateo and Santa Clara Census Pooled Fund, $60,000 in 2019 and $50,000 in 2020 (payment two of two, total grant amount $110,000)
2020 census	$60,000	2019	San Mateo and Santa Clara Census Pooled Fund, $60,000 in 2019 and $50,000 in 2020 (payment one of two, total grant amount $110,000)
safe spaces	$50,000	2017	Choose Children 2018

Thrive, The Alliance of Nonprofits for San Mateo County

A membership organization that connects nonprofit, government, business and community leaders in order to strengthen the nonprofit sector. It organizes events, networking gatherings, and trainings to sustain and enhance the vital work performed by nonprofits.

Giving Areas	Amount	Year	Purpose
sector support/research	$15,000	2023	general support, $15,000 per year for two years (payment two of two, total grant amount $30,000)
sector support/research	$15,000	2022	general support, $15,000 per year for two years (payment one of two, total grant amount $30,000)
sector support/research	$15,000	2021	general support, $15,000 per year for two years (payment two of two, total grant amount $30,000)
responsive	$15,000	2021	general support, COVID-19 Rapid Response Funding
sector support/research	$15,000	2020	general support, $15,000 per year for two years (payment one of two, total grant amount $30,000)
sector support/research	$15,000	2019	general support, $15,000 per year for two years (payment two of two, total grant amount $30,000)
sector support/research	$15,000	2018	general support, $15,000 per year for two years (payment one of two, total grant amount $30,000)
sector support/research	$15,000	2017	general support