What’s New: Silicon Valley Community Foundation Open for Business
Following the landmark merger of two leading Bay Area community foundations, Silicon Valley Community Foundation is now formally open for business, creating one of the largest community foundations in the nation, with more than $1.5 billion in assets under management and 1,400 philanthropic funds. With the launch, the community foundation announces that its first headquarters will be opening in Mountain View this summer, as well as announcing several key leadership appointments. MORE...
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Greetings from the CEO: A New Chapter
Welcome to the start of a new chapter as we officially launch the Silicon Valley Community Foundation. Expectations are understandably high for this new institution, sired by two champion thoroughbreds, the Peninsula Community Foundation and Community Foundation Silicon Valley.

Our goals are ambitious. We are committed to improving the quality of life for all in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties and recognize that to do so will require us to provide world-class donor services, strong and consistent investment performance and, most important, innovative solutions to the most challenging problems. MORE...
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Community Impact: Raising A Reader Receives
Prestigious Fast Company Magazine Award
For the second year in a row, Silicon Valley Community Foundation’s Raising A Reader was selected by Fast Company magazine and The Monitor Group as one of the 43 winners of the 2007 Social Capitalist Awards. MORE...
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Get Involved: Join the Venture Van Tours
Silicon Valley Community Foundation’s popular Venture Van has announced its spring schedule. The Venture Van tours visit nonprofit organizations that have a strong impact in the community and are providing innovative solutions at the local and regional levels. Up next is Girls on the Edge: A Look at the Juvenile Justice System. MORE...
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Upcoming Events: Professional Advisor Seminars
Join us at one of our upcoming seminars:

Tuesday, January 16, 2007 from 11:30 to 2 p.m. Alternatives for Unlocking Appreciated Asset Values, a Cal-CPA seminar and luncheon at the San Mateo office, first floor. Designed for CPAs and attorneys advising clients with high net worth but low cash flow for daily living, medical care, and other needs. Cost: $25 for members (CPA, FPA, State Bar); $35 non-members. Register online.

Wednesday, May 16, 2007, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. conference, 5 p.m. reception. The 2007 Conference on Charitable Giving: Planning and Drafting for Charitable Gifts, at the Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center, Stanford University. Sponsored by Mellon Financial Corporation. Co-Hosted by Stanford Office of Planned Giving and Silicon Valley Community Foundation. To register or for more information, e-mail Karyn Cilker.
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