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Flex Foundation

Milpitas, California  ·  EIN 770567788  ·  Private foundation

Based in Milpitas, California, Flex Foundation has awarded $5.1M across 179 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Give2asia. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$1.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$8.9M
Total assets
179
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Flex Foundation funds

Flex Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, disability services, economic development, education, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureDisability ServicesEconomic DevelopmentEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher Education

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, immigrants & refugees, indigenous, lgbtq people.

childrendisabledfamiliesimmigrants & refugeesindigenouslgbtq peoplelow-income communitiesrural communities

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Flex Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Give2asia
4 PROJECTS IN CHINA
Oakland, CA$226K2023
United Nations Foundation
COVID-19 SOLIDARITY RESPONSE
Washington, DC$200K2020
American Red Cross
COVID-19 RESPONSE
Washington, DC$200K2020
Give2asia (china)
COVID-19 RESPONSE
Oakland, CA$100K2020
Planet Water Foundation
PROVIDING ACCESS TO CLEAN, SAFE DRINKING WATER & HYGIENE EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Scottsdale, AZ$100K2020
Give2asia
INNOVATIVELY SUPPORT PWD TO OBTAIN DECENT JOB OPPORTUNITIES & LIFE-LONG LEARNING IN PWD AND E-COMMERCE PLATFORM PRODUCT SAFETY ADVOCACY 2024
Oakland, CA$95K2024
Planet Water Foundation
BANGALORE, RIO GRANDE DO SUL
Phoenix, AZ$90K2024
American National Red Cross
AMERICAN RED CROSS OF THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA COASTAL REGION READY 365 DISASTER RELIEF AND HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF
San Francisco, CA$80K2024
Mexican Red Cross
COVID-19 RESPONSE
$66K2020
Caritas Karnten
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AT THE MAGDAS LOKAL
$62K2024
One Singapore
ONE LIVELIHOODS FUND
$60K2023
Caritas Karnten
GROWN CARE
$60K2020
Thaagam Foundation
MEDAVAKKAM PERIYA EERI PROTECTION & RESTORATION PROJECT
$55K2024
Sankalptaru Foundation
POSHAN KIT AND RURAL LIVELIHOOD PROGRAMME
$55K2023
Pronatura Mexico Ac
SUSTAINABLE SEED BANK AND NURSERY: A PRODUCTIVE PROJECT
$54K2020

Flex Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$1.5M
2022$642K
2023$1.0M
2024$2.0M

How to apply for funding from Flex Foundation

Flex Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at flex.com/company/sustainability#flex-foundation.

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Frequently asked questions about Flex Foundation

Does Flex Foundation accept grant applications?
Flex Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Flex Foundation fund?
Flex Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Give2asia, United Nations Foundation, American Red Cross. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Flex Foundation give in grants?
Flex Foundation reported $1.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.1M over 179 grants.
Where is Flex Foundation located?
Flex Foundation is based in Milpitas, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 770567788.
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About this profile. This page is built from Flex Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Flex Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.