Publications

The Bay Area Muslim Study: Establishing Community and Identity

This benchmark study provides historical, religious, and cultural context for a community that is often misunderstood and misrepresented – in our schools and communities. For the first time, this report gathers quantitative and qualitative research about the needs of the Bay Area Muslim community and suggests recommendations for philanthropy, public agencies and the private sector.

• Download the Bay Area Muslim Study
• Download the Bay Area Muslim Study Executive Summary

Foundations and the Fallacy of a Post-Racial America : African American Men and Civic Engagement

by Emmett D. Carson, Ph. D.

This essay was commissioned by the Clinton School of Public Service, Center on Community Philanthropy, University of Arkansas as part of its Scholar in Residence program. It will be edited and published as part of a larger compendium of papers by Clinton School Scholars examining the intersection of philanthropy, the nonprofit sector and civic engagement. To learn more about the Clinton School of Public Service please visit:  www.clintonschool.uasys.edu

At Home in a Global Community: 2012 Year in Review

Read our year-end report, highlighting the impact of our leadership and grantmaking and the work of our donors.

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2013 Index of Silicon Valley

Joint Venture: Silicon Valley Network and Silicon Valley Community Foundation release the 2013 Index of Silicon Valley

• 2012
• Proposition 13: A Primer
  This piece was first published in the 2012 Index of Silicon Valley and provides data and analysis on the derivation and impact of Prop 13.
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Held Back: Addressing Misplacement of 9th Grade Students in Bay Area School Math Classes

A report issued by the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area in collaboration with the law firm of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP with support from Silicon Valley Community Foundation.

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Investing in the Common Good

A Financial report featuring audited statements, investment strategy and financial performance.

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San Mateo County Coastside Tsunami-Preparedness Assessment Report

On March 11, 2011, residents of Half Moon Bay and nearby communities responded to a voluntary
tsunami evacuation warning immediately following the massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake and
tsunami in Japan. By most accounts, response to this warning went fairly smoothly, but there were
several problems that prompted Silicon Valley Community Foundation to commission a community
disaster preparedness assessment.

How Did We End Up With 54 School Districts in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties?

From Daly City to Gilroy, more than 350,000 students now attend 566 public schools in 54 different school districts. Learn more about the history of school district formation in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties in our latest report and why we believe a conversation is necessary to organize school districts in different ways for both school budgets and student achievement.

2012: The City of San Jose's Budget Crisis

Learn about San Jose's city budget and the balancing act necessary to keep things moving forward, the impact of cuts and the choices for the future.

On the Shoulders of Generations

Read this special report on philanthropy in the Indian American community of Silicon Valley

Tying the Knot

The Founding of Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Projections 2011: Mobilizing for Reform & Recovery:

A report for recommended reform solutions, released in partnership with Silicon Valley Leadership Group.

Time to Act: Closing the Racial Achievement Gap

In Silicon Valley, too many students of color are not succeeding in school. Learn more about policy recommendations that could change that in our policy brief, Time to Act: Closing the Racial Achievement Gap, produced in partnership with Silicon Valley Education Foundation.

2010 Corporate Citizenship Report

Silicon Valley corporations play a vital role in building community. Learn more about the 2010 findings in our corporate citizenship report, released in partnership with the Entrepreneurs Foundation.

A Parents Guide to Starting Kindergarten

Prepare your child for a successful start in kindergarten. Download A Parent's Guide to starting Kindergarten today, available in English and Spanish.

• Download English Version
• Baje la Versión en Español
• Kindergarten Readiness Tip Sheet (In English and Spanish)

one: innovation through philanthropy

Silicon Valley has been the source of innovative, problem-solving philanthropic capital. one: innovation through philanthropy, published by Silicon Valley Community Foundation, spotlights what’s working, identifies challenges and inspires participation in the solutions. To receive a copy, call 650.450.5400 or email one@siliconvalleycf.org.

Report on the status of payday lending in California

Our latest report, in partnership with the Public Interest Law Firm, examines the negative impact that payday lending can have in our communities.

Financial Statements

Independent Auditor’s Report and Consolidated Financial Statements reported upon by Moss Adams LLP, Silicon Valley Community Foundation’s outside audit firm.

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Local Mission-Global Vision: Community Foundations in the 21st Century

Community foundations are powerful philanthropic resources focused on specific geographic areas, pursuing fundamentally local missions. Yet in this time of rapid societal change, the local concept is increasingly infused with global considerations. This book examines the new role of community foundations, exploring the potential impact of transnational evolution on organized philanthropy.

AmericaSpeaks, Our Budget Our Economy

Silicon Valley Community Foundation was the primary funder of the Silicon Valley site for this 19-city AmericaSpeaks conversation held across the nation to seek public input on priority approaches to addressing the federal budget and America's fiscal challenges.