The Silicon Valley Leadership Group Foundation

Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Mountain View, CA

Silicon Valley Community Foundation funds work in areas such as housing, economic security, education, health, the environment, arts and culture, and civic engagement, with Community Action Grants supporting local, community-led organizations in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Its 2024 grants had a median of $51,716, though amounts varied widely; applications depend on the program, and SVCF states that it does not accept unsolicited proposals for advised funds.

Excite Credit Union (FKA Alliance Credit Union)

San Jose, CA

Excite Credit Union supports community organizations focused on financial access, children’s well-being, education, poverty alleviation, Hispanic community empowerment, and foster-youth success. In 2024, grants ranged from $6,000 to $112,500, with a median of $25,000; its service area includes counties in California and North Carolina, though all reported 2024 grants went to California recipients. No application process is stated in the available information.

CBC Charitable Foundation

San Diego, CA

The CBC Charitable Foundation supports California nonprofits that promote community well-being, economic growth, and quality of life, with eligible organizations located in specified Northern and Southern California counties. Its 2023 grants averaged about $3,800, with examples ranging from $5,000 to $6,000; it does not accept unsolicited requests, as bank employees nominate organizations for board review.

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation

Los Altos, CA

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation funds charitable organizations working on just societies, healthy families and communities, and a healthy natural world, including climate solutions, ocean conservation, and science. Its 2024 grants had a median of $150,000, and half of grant dollars went to California recipients. It accepts unsolicited requests, but less than 1% of its grants come from them.

Sunlight Giving

Palo Alto, CA

Sunlight Giving supports nonprofits serving families in poverty with children ages 0–5, focusing on essentials such as housing, food, health care, and family support in 10 counties across greater Silicon Valley and nearby areas. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,000 to $350,000, with a median of $55,000. It funds preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests, though prospective partners may submit an inquiry.

Prewoznik Foundation

Santa Monica, CA

Westgate Foundation Inc

Orlando, FL

Westgate Foundation funds family stability, support for active military members and veterans, and workforce readiness, including related services such as hunger relief, housing, and crisis support. Its 2024 grants ranged from $10,000 to $40,000, with a median of $20,000, and were concentrated in Florida, with awards also made in several other states. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

The Charles and Roberta Katz

Palo Alto, CA

The foundation supports preselected nonprofits working in areas including conservation, education, science, housing, and supportive services, with most 2025 grant dollars going to California organizations. Its 2025 grants ranged from $4,000 to $85,000, with a median of $11,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Sylvan C Coleman Foundation

San Francisco, CA

The Sylvan C Coleman Foundation supports charitable organizations working in areas such as cancer care, health, food assistance, education, and community services, with most 2024 funding going to Connecticut and California. Its 2024 grants ranged from $2,000 to $30,000, with a median of $10,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Battelle Memorial Institute

Columbus, OH

Battelle supports STEM education, scientific and educational work, and community organizations; its Central Ohio STEM Grant focuses on sustainable K–12 programs, especially for underserved students. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,008 to $9,360,974, with a median of $12,300, and giving reached organizations across the U.S., especially in Ohio. The profile does not state whether Battelle accepts unsolicited requests.

The Marcus & Millichap Company

Palo Alto, CA

In 2024, The Marcus & Millichap Company gave to preselected charitable organizations, including those working in housing, education, real estate research, and health-related activities; these reflect grantees’ work, not stated foundation priorities. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $125,000, with a median of $5,000, and went mainly to California, as well as Maryland, Connecticut, Texas, and Arizona. It does not accept unsolicited funding requests.

California Community Foundation

Los Angeles, CA

The California Community Foundation funds work in education, health, housing, immigration, and other community needs, primarily in Los Angeles County. Its 2025 grants had a median of $50,000, though amounts varied widely; it does not accept unsolicited funding requests.