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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	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

Community Foundation for Monterey County

A community foundation working with donors and nonprofits to create a healthy, safe, vibrant Monterey County. It bridges fund holders and community needs, and provides expertise about local nonprofits working in the region.

Giving Areas	Amount	Year	Purpose
Responsive	$15,000	2021	general support
sector support/research	$10,000	2021	the Center for Nonprofit Excellence, $10,000 per year for two years (payment one of two, total grant amount $20,000)
Responsive	$25,000	2020	Monterey County Fire Relief Fund
sector support/research	$10,000	2020	the Center for Nonprofit Excellence
Responsive	$70,000	2020	COVID-19 Relief Fund
2020 census	$30,000	2019	the Monterey Census Pooled Fund
sector support/research	$10,000	2019	the Center for Nonprofit Excellence
2020 census	$40,000	2019	Monterey Census Pooled Fund
sector support/research	$10,000	2018	the Center for Nonprofit Excellence
sector support/research	$10,000	2017	the Center for Nonprofit Excellence

Fund for Shared Insight

A funder collaborative that pools resources to make grants to nonprofit organizations to encourage and incorporate feedback from the people they serve; understand the connection between feedback and better results; foster more openness between and among foundations and grantees; and share what is learned. It is a sponsored project of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors.

Giving Areas	Amount	Year	Purpose
sector support/research	$285,000	2018	Fund for Shared Insight's Listen for Good Initiative, ongoing support for 30 months from date of approval

Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees

A network of local, state, and national funders who seek to leverage their grantmaking to expand opportunities for and address challenges facing immigrants, refugees, and their communities. Its network of nearly 130 foundations is dedicated to uplifting the contributions and addressing the needs of this country’s immigrant and refugee populations.

Giving Areas	Amount	Year	Purpose
sector support/research	$7,500	2021	membership dues
2020 census	$15,000	2020	the Bay Area Census Funders Collaborative Evaluation Plan

Grantmakers for Effective Organizations

A diverse community of grantmakers working to reshape the way philanthropy operates. Understanding that grantmakers are successful only to the extent that their grantees achieve meaningful results, it promotes strategies and practices that contribute to grantee success.

Giving Areas	Amount	Year	Purpose
sector support/research	$7,500	2021	general support, $7,500 per year for two years (payment one of two, total grant amount $15,000)
sector support/research	$7,500	2020	general support, $7,500 per year for two years (payment two of two, total grant amount $15,000)
sector support/research	$850	2020	general support
sector support/research	$7,500	2019	general support, $7,500 per year for two years (payment one of two, total grant amount $15,000)
sector support/research	$6,400	2018	general support
sector support/research	$6,400	2017	general support
sector support/research	$20,000	2017	2018 Conference Sponsorship
sector support/research	$5,000	2016	2017 Learning Conference Sponsorship
sector support/research	$6,400	2016	General support
sector support/research	$6,100	2015	general support

Magnify Community

A nonprofit startup that pilots innovative approaches to catalyze significant, new local giving to the nonprofit organizations that meet the needs of Silicon Valley residents and enrich the lives of the people who live here.

Giving Areas	Amount	Year	Purpose
sector support/research	$200,000	2018	the charitable activities of Magnify Community

National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy

NCRP promotes philanthropy that serves the public good, is responsive to people and communities with the least wealth and opportunity, and is held accountable to the highest standards of integrity and openness.

Giving Areas	Amount	Year	Purpose
sector support/research	$7,500	2021	general support, $7,500 per year for two years (payment one of two, total grant amount $15,000)
sector support/research	$7,500	2020	general support, $7,500 per year for two years (payment two of two, total grant amount $15,000)
sector support/research	$7,500	2019	general support, $7,500 per year for two years (payment one of two, total grant amount $15,000)
sector support/research	$7,500	2018	general support

Northern California Grantmakers

An energetic partner in Northern California’s philanthropic community that brings public and private funders and other key stakeholders together to tackle big issues and achieve shared goals.

Giving Areas	Amount	Year	Purpose
sector support/research	$15,000	2022	membership dues, $15,000 per year for two years ($750 dues, $14,250 general support) (payment one of two, total grant amount $30,000)
Responsive	$75,000	2021	general support
sector support/research	$15,000	2021	membership dues, $15,000 per year for two years ($750 dues, $14,250 general support) (payment two of two, total grant amount $30,000)
sector support/research	$15,000	2020	membership dues, $15,000 per year for two years ($750 dues, $14,250 general support) (payment one of two , total grant amount $30,000)
sector support/research	$15,000	2019	membership dues ($750 dues, $14,250 general support)
sector support/research	$14,250	2018	general support
sector support/research	$14,250	2017	general support
sector support/research	$10,000	2016	general support

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	2021	the Silicon Valley Multicultural Awards Program
sector support/research	$25,000	2020	the Silicon Valley Multicultural Awards Program

PEAK Grantmaking

A member-led community of professionals who specialize in grants management for funding organizations. It connects members of the grantmaking profession, offers educational opportunities for grants management professionals at all levels, and guides grantmakers in strengthening practices—improving outcomes for grantmakers and grantseekers alike.

Giving Areas	Amount	Year	Purpose
sector support/research	$2,750	2021	general support
sector support/research	$875	2020	general support

Public Policy Institute of California

A nonpartisan think tank and research institute that informs policy makers, practitioners, foundations, and the California electorate with research on issues that affect the lives of Californians.

Giving Areas	Amount	Year	Purpose
sector support/research	$25,000	2020	general support
2020 census	$50,000	2018	general support
sector support/research	$75,000	2017	research on 1) the scale, scope and location of need of families with young children in poverty in California and 2) California’s low-income families and the high cost of living
sector support/research	$325,000	2016	research on 1) the scale, scope and location of need of families with young children in poverty in California and 2) California’s low-income families and the high cost of living. $325,000 over eighteen months, effective July 2016

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	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

Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits

A nonprofit capacity-building organization that focuses on human service organizations in Santa Clara County. It facilitates networking for nonprofit professionals around issues such as family services, housing, domestic violence and early education. Professionals have the opportunity to improve their leadership, communications, fundraising, strategy and collaboration skills. It also advocates for county and local governments to support nonprofit organizations.

Giving Areas	Amount	Year	Purpose
Responsive	$15,000	2021	general support
sector support/research	$20,000	2021	general support, $20,000 per year for two years (payment two of two , total grant amount $40,000)
sector support/research	$20,000	2020	general support, $20,000 per year for two years (payment one of two , total grant amount $40,000)
sector support/research	$10,000	2019	onboarding and coaching for new executive director
sector support/research	$20,000	2019	general support
sector support/research	$20,000	2018	general support
sector support/research	$20,000	2017	general support

Stanford Center on Poverty & Inequality

Stanford University is home to the Stanford Center on Poverty and Inequality, one of the country's three national poverty centers supported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The center is committed to providing research, policy analysis, and training on issues of poverty and inequality.

Giving Areas	Amount	Year	Purpose
sector support/research	$100,000	2018	to support the work of David Grusky and his team on reducing poverty in California. This is an unrestricted gift in the amount of $100,000.
sector support/research	$25,000	2016	general support

TAG

A national non-profit membership organization that promotes the power of technology to advance the goals of the philanthropic sector. It cultivates the strategic, equitable, and innovative use of technology in philanthropy.

Giving Areas	Amount	Year	Purpose
sector support/research	$715	2022	general support

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
Responsive	$15,000	2021	general support
sector support/research	$15,000	2021	general support, $15,000 per year for two years (payment two of two , total grant amount $30,000)
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