Salesforce Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 94-3347800
Foundation Overview
Based in San Francisco, CA, Salesforce Foundation has awarded 154 grants totaling $211,028,938 to organizations in New York, Massachusetts and 13 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $50,000 to $9,000,000, with a median award of $590,000.
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Foundation Intelligence
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New Applicant Friendliness
14 of 22 recipients (64%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
46% of grants are awarded in California, with additional funding distributed across 14 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within California, funding concentrates in San Francisco (69%), Oakland (25%), Richmond (3%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 1813% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (51%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Salesforce Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beyond 12 Education Inc | $1,000,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support For Education And Career Opportunities For Young People | 2024 |
| Burning Glass Institute | $1,000,000 | Bala Cynwyd, PA, US | Support For Education And Career Opportunities For Young People | 2024 |
| Careervillage Inc | $1,000,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support For Education And Career Opportunities For Young People | 2024 |
| Children First Fund - The Chicago Public Schools Foundation | $1,000,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Public Education | 2024 |
| Codeorg | $2,000,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Support For Education And Career Opportunities For Young People | 2024 |
| College Possible | $1,000,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Support For Education And Career Opportunities For Young People | 2024 |
| College Track | $500,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support For Education And Career Opportunities For Young People | 2024 |
| Common Sense Media | $1,000,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support For Education And Career Opportunities For Young People | 2024 |
| Digital Promise Global | $1,000,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support For Education And Career Opportunities For Young People | 2024 |
| Fund For Public Schools Inc | $1,000,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Public Education | 2024 |
| Hidden Genius Project | $1,000,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support For Education And Career Opportunities For Young People | 2024 |
| Imentor | $1,000,000 | New York, NY, US | Support For Education And Career Opportunities For Young People | 2024 |
| Indianapolis Public Schools Education Foundation | $1,000,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Support Public Education | 2024 |
| Khan Academy Inc | $1,000,000 | Mountain View, CA, US | Support For Education And Career Opportunities For Young People | 2024 |
| Oakland Unified School District | $5,000,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Public Education | 2024 |
| Onegoal | $1,000,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For Education And Career Opportunities For Young People | 2024 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | $1,000,000 | New York, NY, US | Support For Education And Career Opportunities For Young People | 2024 |
| San Francisco Unified School District | $100,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Public Education | 2024 |
| Spark Sf Public Schools | $5,000,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Public Education | 2024 |
| The Education Trust Inc | $1,000,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support For Education And Career Opportunities For Young People | 2024 |
| Tides Foundation | $7,338,600 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support For Education And Career Opportunities For Young People | 2024 |
| Tntp Inc (The New Teacher Project) | $1,000,000 | New York, NY, US | Support For Education And Career Opportunities For Young People | 2024 |
| 3de National Llc | $1,000,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Support Youth Education And Employment Development | 2023 |
| Ai4all | $500,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Youth Education And Employment Development | 2023 |
| American Ai Forum | $1,000,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Youth Education And Employment Development | 2023 |
| Anniecannons | $500,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Skill Training And Employment Opportunities | 2023 |
| Boston Private Industry Council | $500,000 | Boston, MA, US | Support Employment Opportunities | 2023 |
| Children First Fund The Chicago Public Schools Foundation | $1,000,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Public Education | 2023 |
| Code The Dream | $500,000 | Durham, NC, US | Support Youth Education And Employment Development | 2023 |
| Collaborative For Academic Social And Emotional Learning (Casel) | $750,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Youth Education And Employment Development | 2023 |
| Competency-based Education Network Inc | $500,000 | Franklin, TN, US | Support Youth Education And Employment Development | 2023 |
| Dreamorg | $1,000,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Youth Education And Employment Development | 2023 |
| Enterprise For Youth | $200,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Youth Education And Employment Development | 2023 |
| Ffwd | $1,500,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Youth Education And Employment Development | 2023 |
| Fund For Public Schools | $1,000,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Public Education | 2023 |
| Indianapolis Public Schools Education Foundation | $1,000,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Support Public Education | 2023 |
| Jewish Vocational And Career Counseling Service (Jvs) | $500,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Skill Training And Employment Opportunities | 2023 |
| Jobs For The Future Inc | $1,000,000 | Boston, MA, US | Support Skill Training And Employment Opportunities | 2023 |
| Marcy Lab Inc | $500,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Support Youth Education And Employment Development | 2023 |
| Nami National | $750,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Support Youth Education And Employment Development | 2023 |
| New Venture Fund | $1,500,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support Employment Opportunities | 2023 |
| Oakland Unified School District | $5,500,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Public Education | 2023 |
| Peer Health Exchange | $500,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Employment Opportunities | 2023 |
| Recoded | $500,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Skill Training And Employment Opportunities | 2023 |
| Rivet School | $500,000 | Richmond, CA, US | Support Youth Education And Employment Development | 2023 |
| San Francisco Unified School District | $100,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Public Education | 2023 |
| Spark Sf Public Schools | $5,500,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Public Education | 2023 |
| Strada Collaborative Inc | $500,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Support Youth Education And Employment Development | 2023 |
| Tides Foundation | $7,845,900 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Employment Opportunities | 2023 |
| 3de National Llc | $1,000,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Support Youth Education And Employment Development | 2023 |
| Ai4all | $500,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Youth Education And Employment Development | 2023 |
| American Ai Forum | $1,000,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Youth Education And Employment Development | 2023 |
| Anniecannons | $500,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Skill Training And Employment Opportunities | 2023 |
| Boston Private Industry Council | $500,000 | Boston, MA, US | Support Employment Opportunities | 2023 |
| Children First Fund The Chicago Public Schools Foundation | $1,000,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Public Education | 2023 |
| Code The Dream | $500,000 | Durham, NC, US | Support Youth Education And Employment Development | 2023 |
| Collaborative For Academic Social And Emotional Learning (Casel) | $750,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Youth Education And Employment Development | 2023 |
| Competency-based Education Network Inc | $500,000 | Franklin, TN, US | Support Youth Education And Employment Development | 2023 |
| Dreamorg | $1,000,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Youth Education And Employment Development | 2023 |
| Enterprise For Youth | $200,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Youth Education And Employment Development | 2023 |
| Ffwd | $1,500,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Youth Education And Employment Development | 2023 |
| Fund For Public Schools | $1,000,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Public Education | 2023 |
| Indianapolis Public Schools Education Foundation | $1,000,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Support Public Education | 2023 |
| Jewish Vocational And Career Counseling Service (Jvs) | $500,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Skill Training And Employment Opportunities | 2023 |
| Jobs For The Future Inc | $1,000,000 | Boston, MA, US | Support Skill Training And Employment Opportunities | 2023 |
| Marcy Lab Inc | $500,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Support Youth Education And Employment Development | 2023 |
| Nami National | $750,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Support Youth Education And Employment Development | 2023 |
| New Venture Fund | $1,500,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support Employment Opportunities | 2023 |
| Oakland Unified School District | $5,500,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Public Education | 2023 |
| Peer Health Exchange | $500,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Employment Opportunities | 2023 |
| Recoded | $500,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Skill Training And Employment Opportunities | 2023 |
| Rivet School | $500,000 | Richmond, CA, US | Support Youth Education And Employment Development | 2023 |
| San Francisco Unified School District | $100,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Public Education | 2023 |
| Spark Sf Public Schools | $5,500,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Public Education | 2023 |
| Strada Collaborative Inc | $500,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Support Youth Education And Employment Development | 2023 |
| Tides Foundation | $7,845,900 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Employment Opportunities | 2023 |
| Beyond 12 Education Inc | $750,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Supporting Homeless Youth | 2022 |
| Bottom Line | $750,000 | Jamaica Plain, MA, US | Support Employment Opportunities For People In Need | 2022 |
| Bring Change 2 Mind | $500,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Youth Development | 2022 |
| Chiefs For Change | $500,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support Training And Employment Opportunities For People In Need | 2022 |
| Child Mind Institute | $500,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Youth Development | 2022 |
| Children First Fund The Chicago Public Schools Foundation | $1,000,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Public Education | 2022 |
| Codepathorg | $745,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Youth Development | 2022 |
| Coop Careers | $500,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Training And Employment Opportunities For People In Need | 2022 |
| Dev Color | $350,000 | Menlo Park, CA, US | Support Training And Employment Opportunities For People In Need | 2022 |
| Enterprise For Youth | $250,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Youth Development | 2022 |
| Fund For Public Schools | $500,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Public Education | 2022 |
| Genesys Works | $250,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Youth Development And Promote Youth Employment | 2022 |
| Indianapolis Public Schools Education Foundation | $1,000,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Support Public Education | 2022 |
| Ivy Tech Foundation Inc | $500,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Support Training And Employment Opportunities For People In Need | 2022 |
| Oakland Unified School District | $6,500,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Public Education | 2022 |
| Per Scholas Inc | $500,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Youth Development | 2022 |
| Rebecca Bender Initiative | $300,000 | Grants Pass, OR, US | Support Employment Development For Women | 2022 |
| San Francisco Unified School District | $100,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Public Education | 2022 |
| Spark Sf Public Schools | $6,500,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Public Education | 2022 |
| The Education Trust Inc | $500,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support Youth Development | 2022 |
| The Knowledge House Fellowship Inc | $355,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Training And Employment Opportunities For People In Need | 2022 |
| Tides Center (Project Name Next Chapter) | $2,500,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Program To Help Incarcerated People Obtaining Employment | 2022 |
| Tides Foundation | $8,722,950 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Employment Opportunities, General Support | 2022 |
| Turn 2 U Inc (Project Name The Last Mile) | $350,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Training And Employment Opportunities For People In Need | 2022 |
| Uaspire | $750,000 | Boston, MA, US | Support Employment Opportunities For People In Need | 2022 |
| Year Up | $1,000,000 | Boston, MA, US | To Support Young Adult Employment Training | 2022 |
| America Needs You | $250,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Employment Opportunities | 2021 |
| Boston Private Industry Council | $500,000 | Boston, MA, US | Support Employment Opportunities | 2021 |
| Braven Inc | $550,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Employment Opportunities | 2021 |
| Bridge Housing Corporation | $500,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support To Solving Homelessness | 2021 |
| Children First Fund The Chicago Public Schools Foundation | $750,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Public Education | 2021 |
| Enterprise Community Partners Inc | $500,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Supporting Homeless Youth | 2021 |
| Enterprise For Youth | $200,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Youth Development Program | 2021 |
| Fund For Public Schools | $750,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Public Education | 2021 |
| Genesys Works | $250,000 | Houston, TX, US | Support Youth Development Program | 2021 |
| Goodwill Industries Of San Francisco San Mateo And Marin Counties | $235,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Employment Opportunities | 2021 |
| Ic Stars | $200,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Employment Opportunities | 2021 |
| Indianapolis Public Schools Education Foundation | $750,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Support Public Education | 2021 |
| New Leaders Inc | $500,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Youth Development Program | 2021 |
| Oakland Unified School District | $7,500,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Public Education | 2021 |
| Onegoal | $500,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Employment Opportunities | 2021 |
| San Francisco Unified School District | $100,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Public Education | 2021 |
| Spark Sf Public Schools | $7,500,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Public Education | 2021 |
| Strada Collaborative Dba Roadtrip Nation | $265,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Support Youth Development Program | 2021 |
| The Institute For Educational Leadership | $785,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support Employment Opportunities | 2021 |
| The New Teacher Project | $750,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Teachers During Pandemic | 2021 |
| Tides Center | $1,000,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Program To Help Incarcerated People Obtaining Employment; Support To Solving Homelessness; Support To Solving Homelessness | 2021 |
| Tides Foundation | $7,331,460 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Support Job Creation Programs; Work Training Programs; Youth Development; Multiple Small Programs; Employment; And General Support | 2021 |
| Upwardly Global | $300,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Employment Opportunities | 2021 |
| Year Up | $700,000 | Boston, MA, US | Support Young Adult Employment Training | 2021 |
| Aim High For High School | $100,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Youth During Pandemic | 2020 |
| Beyond 12 Education Inc | $525,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Youth During Pandemic / Support Younger Adult Education | 2020 |
| Braven Inc | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Youth During Pandemic | 2020 |
| Catholic Charities Cyo Of The Archdiocese Of San Francisco | $550,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Supporth Youth Employment / Support Youth During Pandemic | 2020 |
| Children First Fund The Chicago Public Schools Foundation | $600,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Public School Education / Support Youth During Pandemic | 2020 |
| Compass Family Services | $550,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Family Services / Support Youth During Pandemic | 2020 |
| Cooperate Inc | $500,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Younger Adult Education | 2020 |
| Donorschooseorg | $400,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Youth During Pandemic | 2020 |
| Indianapolis Private Industry Council Dba Employ Indy | $200,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Support Employment Services | 2020 |
| Enterprise For Youth | $200,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Youth During Pandemic | 2020 |
| The Fund For Public Schools Inc | $500,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Public School Education | 2020 |
| Genesys Works | $300,000 | Houston, TX, US | Support Youth During Pandemic / Support Youth Employment | 2020 |
| Homeless Prenatal Program Inc | $500,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Homeless Groups | 2020 |
| Indianapolis Public Schools Education Foundation Inc | $600,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Support Public School Education / Support Youth During Pandemic | 2020 |
| Inner-city Stars Foundation | $250,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Youth During Pandemic | 2020 |
| Oakland Unified School District | $9,000,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Public School Education | 2020 |
| Per Scholas Inc | $590,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Support Youth During Pandemic | 2020 |
| Pursuit Transformation Company Inc | $250,000 | Long Island, NY, US | Support Youth During Pandemic | 2020 |
| Research Foundation Of The City University Of New York | $590,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Youth During Pandemic / Support Younger Adult Education | 2020 |
| Sf-marin Food Bank | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Youth During Pandemic | 2020 |
| San Francisco Unified School District | $100,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Playground Maintenance | 2020 |
| Spark Sf Public Schools | $9,000,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Public School Education | 2020 |
| The Bottom Line Inc | $500,000 | Boston, MA, US | Support Youth Education | 2020 |
| The New York Opportunity Network Inc Dba The Opportunity Network | $500,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Employment Services | 2020 |
| Tides Foundation | $4,785,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Grantmaking Focused On Education And Workforce Development | 2020 |
| Upwardly Global | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Youth During Pandemic | 2020 |
| Year Up Inc | $840,000 | Boston, MA, US | Support Employment Services | 2020 |
| See Attached Grant Listing | $1,879,128 | San Francisco, CA, US | See Attached Grant Listing | 2017 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Salesforce Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 94-3347800 |
| Website | http://www.salesforce.com/company/philanthropy |
| Address | 50 FREMONT ST STE 300 San Francisco, CA 94105-2231 |
Key People (10)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Salesforce Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Chairman | Marc Benioff |
|---|---|
| Director | Ronald Conway |
| Director | Laura Scher |
| Ceo | Rebecca Ferguson |
| Cfo & Treasurer Through 1/2025 | Samuel Chung |
Forms 990-PF
IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.
Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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