Addressing systemic disparities is preeminent among our core strategic priorities, and it is the unifying goal of our key funding initiatives. All of our work is centered on building equity and transforming systems to create a Silicon Valley where everyone can thrive.
Racial Equity & Social Justice
Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion spans multiple initiatives.
Who We Serve
In partnership with philanthropic and community and movement leaders, we help elevate unheard voices.
We support those who seek to empower residents of our communities who historically have been held to the sidelines by systemic injustices.
Ways to Support
Education and action are critical. Here are key ways to make a difference.
California Black Freedom Fund
Help meet the goal of investing $100 million by 2025 to support courageous and visionary grassroots advocates and community leaders who are transforming our cities, our state and our world.
LatinXCEL Fund
Created in partnership with the Castellano Family Foundation, the LatinXCEL Fund calls for vastly increased funding for Silicon Valleyʼs Latinx community leaders and nonprofits through targeted, long-term investments.
Equity Forward
An essential new initiative focused on closing the racial economic divide in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties.
Giving Guides
SVCF’s organizational goals include promoting a culture of effective philanthropy, a strong and engaged community, and reducing systemic disparities. As part of these efforts, we curate focused giving guides to bolster community impact.
SVCF Community Advisory Council
One of SVCF’s most important strategic goals is to address the structural systems that have created the social and economic inequities that exist in our region. Toward this goal, SVCF President and CEO Nicole Taylor created SVCF’s Community Advisory Council to engage leaders of color in ensuring that we are implementing impactful strategies and advocating for effective policies.
Guiding Strategy
To engage leaders of color working to address the most significant challenges in our region and who can provide input, guidance and feedback on the implementation of SVCF’s strategic plan.
To help SVCF identify and engage emerging leaders who can share opportunities to strengthen empirical practices and/or community-driven solutions to ensure the leadership and resiliency of our community.
View the council’s charter and learn more about its members here.
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Latinx Heritage Month is recognized from September 15 through October 15, 2023. Through this month and beyond, Silicon Valley Community Foundation invites you to join us in honoring the history, achievements, leadership and resilience of Latinx communities.
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