Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund - SV2
Silicon Valley Social Venture Funds (SV2) mission is to unleash the talents and resources of the Bay Area community to achieve meaningful social impact. SV2 works to build the organizational capacity of our Nonprofit Grantees and Impact Investees and the philanthropic capacity of our donors (called Partners). SV2 does this through engaged Grantmaking, Impact Investing, and Immersive Learning Sessions in a number of issue areas with funds contributed by our Donor Partners.
Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund - SV2 at a glance
In short: Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund - SV2 gave $857K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $122K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $857,490
- +44.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $122,499
- +23.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $90,000
- Total assets
- $2,810,059
- +17.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (74% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund - SV2 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Redwood City Together ($250K). Together the top 7 received $857K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 40 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund - SV2 gives
- Giving grew 29% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $507K (2019) to $991K (2023). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $857K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Redwood City Together Redwood City, CA | General Operating Support | $250,000 |
| Impactassets Bethesda, MD | Support Social Ventures | $225,000 |
| Jose Valdes Math Foundation San Jose, CA | General Operating Support | $90,000 |
| Learning Home Volunteers San Carlos, CA | General Operating Support | $90,000 |
| Parent Voices Oakland, CA | General Operating Support | $90,000 |
| Tides Center El Monte, CA | General Operating Support | $90,000 |
| Grants 5000 or Less Each Redwood City, CA | General Operating Support | $22,490 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,810,059 | $2,281,220 | $1,991,824 | $857,490 | 7 | $110,970 |
| 2024 | $2,391,900 | $2,289,044 | $1,713,986 | $592,992 | 6 | $99,384 |
| 2023 | $2,066,657 | $1,752,898 | $2,135,470 | $991,325 | 5 | $37,328 |
| 2022 | $2,310,779 | $1,729,206 | $1,593,102 | $664,340 | 9 | $12,800 |
| 2021 | $2,382,561 | $1,584,762 | $1,523,717 | $593,244 | 13 | $22,650 |
| 2020 | $2,129,593 | $1,605,854 | $1,585,312 | $506,719 | 15 | $38,838 |
| 2019 | $2,071,237 | $1,530,696 | $1,603,978 | $506,522 | 14 | $38,655 |
About Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund - SV2
Based on IRS filings
Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund - SV2 is a public charity, based in Redwood City, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $857K. Net investment income was $111K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund - SV2 is led by David Onek, CEO on every filing since 2021; 3 of 22 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Onek
CEO
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$12K (2021) → $260K (2025)
Kwok Lau
Chair
Secretary → Vc & Secretary, 2023
Vc & Secretary → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Badiani
Director Committee Engagemnt
Director of Community → Director Committee Engagemnt, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$98K (2022) → $137K (2025)
Aarti Chandna
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Brownell
Director
Chairman → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Guerra
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rekha Pai Kamath
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Grace Mah
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gatanya Arnic
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Pope
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kera Jewett
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zelica Rodriguez-Deams
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Lang
Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Min
Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rolland Janairo
Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elaine Macdonald
Director
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Manny Smith
Director
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne J. Chang
COO
On filings since 2019
34 hrs/week
$81K (2019) → $148K (2025)
Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen
Founder
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clara Roa
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Work
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Klausner
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Alison Elliott (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Nancy Heinen (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: David Dill (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Linda Prieto (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: James Basile (2021–2023) — Chair
- Former: Dan Barritt (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Lisa Jones (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Paru Desai (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Rick Tinsley (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Joyce Song (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Linda Lazor (2019–2021) — Former CEO
- Former: Tony Stayner (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Christy Chin (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: David Cattivera (2021) — Interim CEO
- Former: Jim Basile (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: Lisa Van Dusen (2019–2020) — Relationship Officer
- Former: Shalyn Eason (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Jill Matzke (2019) — Director
- Former: Marcia Pade (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $260K, to David Onek (CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund - SV2
How much does Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund - SV2 give each year?
Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund - SV2 gave $857K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $593K across 6 grants.
What is Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund - SV2's typical grant size?
Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund - SV2's median grant in 2025 was $90,000, and its average grant was $122,499, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund - SV2 give grants?
Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund - SV2 gives mostly in California: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Redwood City, CA (2 grants).
Does Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund - SV2 give general operating support?
Yes: 86% of Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund - SV2's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund - SV2's largest grantees?
Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund - SV2's largest 2025 grantees include Redwood City Together ($250,000), Impactassets ($225,000) and Jose Valdes Math Foundation ($90,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund - SV2?
Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund - SV2 reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.3M.
What is Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund - SV2's EIN?
Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund - SV2's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0644783. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 19, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 14, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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