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The Applied Materials Foundation

Santa Clara, California  ·  EIN 770386898  ·  Private foundation

The Applied Materials Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $10.7M in annual giving against $13.8M in assets. This page documents the 854 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Applied Materials Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$10.7M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$13.8M
Total assets
854
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What The Applied Materials Foundation funds

The Applied Materials Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, food & agriculture, higher education, housing & homelessness, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeFood & AgricultureHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessK-12 EducationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include homeless population, women girls, youth pop.

homeless populationwomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
GIFT TO APPLIED MATERIALS FOUNDATION FUND AT SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Mountain View, CA$3.6M2024
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
CAPITAL GRANT TO BUILD NEW, HIGHER CAPACITY, CONSOLIDATED, EFFICIENT FACILITY
San Jose, CA$2.5M2025
United Way Worldwide
EMPLOYEE MATCHING
Alexandria, VA$2.4M2018
The Blackbaud Giving Fund
EMPLOYEE MATCHING - DECEMBER 2023
N Charleston, SC$1.8M2024
The Blackbaud Giving Fund
EMPLOYEE MATCHING - DECEMBER 2021
N Charleston, SC$1.8M2022
The Blackbaud Giving Fund
CREATIVE COUNTY INITIATIVE - FOCUS ON GLOUCESTER ARTS & CULTURE
N Charleston, SC$1.7M2023
The Blackbaud Giving Fund
EMPLOYEE MATCHING - DECEMBER 2024 + (FAH $994,451.28)
N Charleston, SC$1.7M2025
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
GIFT TO APPLIED MATERIALS FOUNDATION FUND AT SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Mountain View, CA$1.5M2025
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
GIFT TO APPLIED MATERIALS FOUNDATION FUND AT SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Mountain View, CA$1.5M2025
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
GIFT TO APPLIED MATERIALS FOUNDATION FUND AT SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Mountain View, CA$1.4M2025
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
EAST SIDE COMMUNITY ARTS 2022 SUMMER PROGRAM
Mountain View, CA$1.1M2023
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
2022 BROADWAY CONCERT SERIES AND TRAINING CAMP
Mountain View, CA$1.0M2023
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
GIFT TO APPLIED MATERIALS FOUNDATION FUND AT SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Mountain View, CA$1.0M2022
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
GIFT TO APPLIED MATERIALS FOUNDATION FUND AT SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Mountain View, CA$975K2022
United Way Worldwide
EMPLOYEE MATCHING- DECEMBER 2019
Alexandria, VA$970K2020

The Applied Materials Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$7.4M
2018$8.0M
2020$10.5M
2022$9.1M
2023$8.5M
2024$9.8M
2025$13.4M

How to apply for funding from The Applied Materials Foundation

From The Applied Materials Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“SEE GUIDELINES AT WWW.APPLIEDMATERIALS.COM/ABOUT/CR/COMMUNITY/GRANTS”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about The Applied Materials Foundation

Does The Applied Materials Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — The Applied Materials Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The Applied Materials Foundation fund?
The Applied Materials Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, United Way Worldwide. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Applied Materials Foundation give in grants?
The Applied Materials Foundation reported $10.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $66.7M over 854 grants.
Where is The Applied Materials Foundation located?
The Applied Materials Foundation is based in Santa Clara, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 770386898.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Applied Materials 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 The Applied Materials Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.