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The Sobrato Family Foundation

Mountain View, California  ·  EIN 770348912  ·  Private foundation

The Sobrato Family Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $133.4M in annual giving against $612.6M in assets. This page documents the 1,731 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Sobrato Family Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$133.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$612.6M
Total assets
1,731
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Sobrato Family Foundation funds

The Sobrato Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, criminal justice, disability services, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementCriminal JusticeDisability ServicesDomestic ViolenceEarly Childhood EducationEconomic DevelopmentEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency Aid

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, foster youth, hispanic communities.

black communitieschildrendisabledfamiliesfoster youthhispanic communitiesimmigrants & refugeesjustice involved

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
The Sobrato Foundation
DONATION OF REAL PROPERTY IN REDWOOD CITY, CA.DISTRIBUTIONS OF PROPERTY VALUED AT FAIR MARKET VALUE AT DATE OF DISTRIBUTION: 1. DATE OF DIST
Mountain View, CA$58.0M2020
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
TO A DONOR ADVISED FUND
Mountain View, CA$12.9M2020
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
TO A DONOR ADVISED FUND
Mountain View, CA$8.2M2020
Impactassets Inc
TO A DONOR ADVISED FUND
Bethesda, MD$5.0M2020
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT TO THE RESONANCE PHILANTHROPIES DAF #4176
Mountain View, CA$5.0M2024
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT TO THE LISA AND MATTHEW SONSINI FAMILY FUND #4031
Mountain View, CA$5.0M2023
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
"TO FUND THE SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION - $2,000,000 TO DAF 3674 JOHN M., $2,000,000 TO DAF 5360 JOHN M. AND TIMI, 166,667 TO DAF 5
Mountain View, CA$4.2M2022
Impactassets Inc
TO SUPPORT THE RESONANCE IMPACT FUND
Bethesda, MD$4.0M2023
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
$1,000,000 FOR GENERAL SUPPORT TO THE JOHN M. SOBRATO FUND (DAF #3764); $3,000,000 FOR GENERAL SUPPORT TO THE JOHN M. SOBRATO AND TIMI SOBRA
Mountain View, CA$4.0M2023
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
TO A DONOR ADVISED FUND
Mountain View, CA$4.0M2020
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
TO FUND THE SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, ABBY SOBRATO SCHOLARSHIP FUND [5115]
Mountain View, CA$3.2M2022
Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County
TO A DONOR ADVISED FUND
Soquel, CA$3.0M2020
Impactassets Inc
TO SUPPORT IMPACT INVESTMENTS
Bethesda, MD$3.0M2024
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT TO THE RESONANCE PHILANTHROPIES (FROM I53-2 TO SVCF DAF #4176)
Mountain View, CA$2.5M2023
Cavendish Impact Foundation Inc
INDIVIDUAL ADVISED FUND GRANT TO SUPPORT AN IMPACT FUND RE: LIFE SCIENCE/UNMET MEDICAL NEEDS.
Cooperstown, NY$2.5M2020

The Sobrato Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$125.4M
2022$51.9M
2023$62.0M
2024$68.0M

How to apply for funding from The Sobrato Family Foundation

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

“2C. SEE 2B ABOVE”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at sobrato.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Sobrato Family Foundation

Does The Sobrato Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — The Sobrato Family Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The Sobrato Family Foundation fund?
The Sobrato Family Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include The Sobrato Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Sobrato Family Foundation give in grants?
The Sobrato Family Foundation reported $133.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $307.3M over 1,731 grants.
Where is The Sobrato Family Foundation located?
The Sobrato Family Foundation is based in Mountain View, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 770348912.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Sobrato Family 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 Sobrato Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.