The Applied Materials Foundation
Santa Clara, California · EIN 770386898 · Private foundation
The Applied Materials Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $10.7M in annual giving against $13.8M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 854 grants for The Applied Materials Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
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.
Populations it has supported include homeless population, women girls, youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation GIFT TO APPLIED MATERIALS FOUNDATION FUND AT SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | Mountain View, CA | $3.6M | 2024 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley CAPITAL GRANT TO BUILD NEW, HIGHER CAPACITY, CONSOLIDATED, EFFICIENT FACILITY | San Jose, CA | $2.5M | 2025 |
| United Way Worldwide EMPLOYEE MATCHING | Alexandria, VA | $2.4M | 2018 |
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:
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. Example recipients include Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, United Way Worldwide. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Applied Materials Foundation give in grants?
- The Applied Materials Foundation reported $10.7M in grants in an indexed 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.
- How can I find foundations similar to The Applied Materials Foundation?
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