You have a vision. Now how do you put it into action? At SVCF, you have options. There are as many ways to fund your philanthropic strategy as there are philanthropists. We’ll help you decide the best way for you.
Silicon Valley Community Foundation is the region's leader for innovative charitable solutions. Our expert team provides personalized service and flexibility in charitable giving so you can focus on the joy and excitement of making a difference.
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Make your charitable giving easier by making grants to your favorite nonprofits from one fund. A small group of like-minded people pool their contributions towards a common charitable purpose. Choose your level of participation with a donor involved or community foundation managed scholarship fund. Offers a great way to turn memorial gifts into a lasting legacy in your loved one's name. | Establishing an Advised Fund (PDF Packet) |
Support your favorite charitable organization in perpetuity or over a set number of years. Create a resource to support the causes you care about deeply. Support the communities within Santa Clara and San Mateo counties in perpetuity and leave a lasting legacy. | Establishing a Non-Advised Fund (PDF Packet) |
Creating a Corporate Advised Fund | |
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Creating a Nonprofit Fund | |
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A charitable gift annuity is a simple contract between a donor and the community foundation | Two Lives, Joint and Survivor (PDF) Disclosure Statement (PDF) |
Making Contributions | The community foundation accepts many types of gifts including cash, credit cards, public, private and restricted stock, and even real estate. Please review the Gift Transfer Instructions (PDF) or contact donate@siliconvalleycf.org for more details. |
Policies | Support Services and Fees (PDF) Corporate Support Services and Fees (PDF) |
Investment Information | Investment Committee Investment Allocation and Options Information (PDF) For in-depth information about the community foundation's investment strategy and options, refer to our investment philosophy and investment options page. |
| Individually Managed Funds | Individually Managed Fund Agreement (PDF) |
Silicon Valley Community Foundation is not engaged in rendering legal, financial, or tax advice. Information in our publications and on our website is provided as a service to provide general information about charitable giving. Many topics related to charitable giving have complexities and nuances that cannot be adequately detailed in brief articles or announcements. Individuals’ personal situations may vary. Please consult your financial or legal advisor. Performance data is based on past performance and is no guarantee of future results. If you would like to report discrepancies with the information presented, please contact us at info@siliconvalleycf.org.