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The Sobrato Foundation

Mountain View, California  ·  EIN 800091312  ·  Private foundation

The Sobrato Foundation is a private foundation based in Mountain View, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $4.2M in grants paid and $167.0M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 29 individual grants from this funder — $26.6M awarded across 2019–2024 — including its support for environment & conservation. Below is its full funding profile.

$4.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$167.0M
Total assets
29
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Sobrato Foundation funds

The Sobrato Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on environment & conservation.

Environment & Conservation

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
General Nonprofit Support
Mountain View, CA$4.2M2020
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
General Nonprofit Support
Mountain View, CA$4.1M2024
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
General Nonprofit Support
Mountain View, CA$3.1M2022
Windward Fund
Environment
Washington, DC$3.0M2022
Climateworks Foundation
Environment
San Francisco, CA$1.8M2022
Rockefeller Family Fund Inc
Environment
New York, NY$1.5M2023
Windward Fund
Environment
Washington, DC$1.1M2023
Rainforest Action Network
Environment
San Francisco, CA$1.0M2023
Rights and Resources Group
Environment
Washington, DC$850K2022
Oceana Inc
Environment
Washington, DC$500K2023
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc
Environment
New York, NY$500K2023
Nia Tero Foundation
Environment
Seattle, WA$500K2023
Environmental Integrity Project
Environment
Washington, DC$450K2022
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc
Environment
New York, NY$375K2022
Partnership Project Inc
Environment
Washington, DC$350K2022

The Sobrato Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2019$348K
2020$4.2M
2022$11.1M
2023$6.9M
2024$4.1M

How to apply for funding from The Sobrato Foundation

The Sobrato 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.

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Frequently asked questions about The Sobrato Foundation

Does The Sobrato Foundation accept grant applications?
The Sobrato 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 The Sobrato Foundation fund?
The Sobrato Foundation's grants focus on environment & conservation. Recent recipients include Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Sobrato Foundation give in grants?
The Sobrato Foundation reported $4.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $26.6M over 29 grants.
Where is The Sobrato Foundation located?
The Sobrato Foundation is based in Mountain View, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 800091312.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Sobrato 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 Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.