Most of these targeted initiatives are three to six years in length. We occasionally take on shorter, high-impact projects. Our current initiatives include:
Community Partnerships
We launch and participate in initiatives and cross-sector solutions that multiply our reach and impact.
Partnerships
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.
Apply for a Grant
SVCF invests in organizations working on systemic change in the areas of early childhood care and education, housing and financial stability. We continue to announce more grants and funding opportunities.
Community Advisory Council
SVCF president and CEO Nicole Taylor created the Community Advisory Council to engage leaders of color in working with us to ensure that we are implementing impactful strategies and advocating for effective policies.
The Big Lift
A coalition of government, education, nonprofit, foundation and business leaders launched The Big Lift to increase the percentage of third-grade children reading proficiently in San Mateo County to 80 percent. Reading at this grade level is a critical marker of long-term success in school and in life. SVCF is one of three entities leading this bold initiative.
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.