Community Giving Fund

Community Giving Fund

Funder: The Summit League (CA, US)

Overview: The Summit League Community Giving Fund provides grants to support community organizations in the Silicon Valley and San Jose areas.

Award Amount

• Grants range from $10,000 to $15,000
• Recent cycle (2024-25) awarded $10,000 to most recipients and $15,000 to one recipient

Geographic Scope

• Silicon Valley area
• San Jose area
• California

Focus Areas

The fund supports a diverse range of community-focused nonprofits, including:
• Youth development and enrichment programs
• Education and academic support for underserved students
• Animal welfare and rescue services
• Arts, history, and community education
• Hunger relief and support for homeless/food-insecure populations

Recent Grant Recipients (2024-25 Cycle)

• Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley - $10,000 (Core Enrichment programming)
• Cristo Rey San José Jesuit High School - $10,000 (school supplies for underserved students)
• Humane Society Silicon Valley - $10,000 (operations recovery and animal care programs)
• New Museum of Los Gatos (NUMU) - $10,000 (ArtNow 2025 program and art education)
• Salvation Army - Golden State Division - $15,000 (meals for seniors and unhoused individuals)

Eligibility

• 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
• Organizations serving Silicon Valley and San Jose communities
• Focus on underserved and disenfranchised populations

Organization Background

• The Summit League is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
• Based in California
• Established philanthropic grant program