Workday Foundation is a corporate foundation established in 2013 and granted tax-exempt status in September 2014. Based in Wilmington, Delaware, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to making a difference in communities and supporting Workday employees in their charitable investments of time and money.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$7.6M
-5.5% YoY
Grant Count
73
-2.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$104K
-2.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation focuses on a diverse range of subject areas including:
- Education: Elementary and secondary education, STEM education, education services, computer literacy, science, and technology
- Economic Development: Community and economic development, employment, job creation, and workforce development
- Human Services: Youth development
- Public Safety: Public safety and disaster management, disaster relief, and emergency management
The foundation demonstrates particular commitment to enhancing education and economic opportunities in underserved communities.
Grantmaking
The foundation indicates it accepts grant applications and has active grant opportunities, including a Workforce Development Grant program.
Grant Range
$75,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports initiatives across the United States and internationally, with particular activity in:
- California
- New York
- District of Columbia
- Major cities including Los Angeles and London
- Additional states: Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Washington, and West Virginia
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending January 2024:
- Total Assets: $38,152,771
- Total Revenue: $8,488,565
- Total Expenses: $8,527,132
- Total Liabilities: $48,600
- Investments: $31,700,000
Financial Trends:
- Grant contributions increased significantly from $20,000 (FY 2023) to $8,000,000 (FY 2024)
- Investment income and dividends: $554,201 (FY 2024), representing 19.9% growth from prior year
The foundation maintains substantial assets and demonstrates consistent annual giving capacity in the $7-8 million range.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
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| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Workday Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Aneel Bhusri – Chairman of the Board, Director
- Carrie Varoquiers – Executive Director
- Caitlin Safradin – Secretary
- Ian Gibson – Treasurer
- Board Members: Jay Banfield, Carl Eschenbach, Michael Frandsen, Anthony La Russa Jr, Carol Lindstrom, Stephen E Taylor, J Steven Young
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Banfield | Dir | 1 | — |
| Aneel Bhusri | Chairman of Board, Dir | 1 | — |
| Carl Eschenbach | Dir | 1 | — |
| Michael Frandsen | Dir | 1 | — |
| Ian Gibson | Treas | 4 | — |
| Anthony La Russa Jr | Dir | 1 | — |
| Carol Lindstrom | Dir | 1 | — |
| Caitlin Safradin | Sec | 40 | — |
| Stephen E Taylor | Dir | 1 | — |
| Carrie Varoquiers | Executive Dir | 30 | — |
| J Steven Young | Dir | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation released its 2025 Workday Global Impact Report, documenting its philanthropic activities and community impact initiatives. The foundation continues to actively award grants and maintain engagement with nonprofit partners across its focus areas.
[PDF] Lighting the path forward. 2025 Workday Global Impact ReportSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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