Our Mission

The Sobrato Family Foundation [SFF] is dedicated to helping create and sustain a vibrant and healthy community, where all Silicon Valley residents have equal opportunity to live, work and be enriched.

To accomplish this purpose, SFF invests in strong community-based nonprofits that promote self-reliance and economic independence, and positively contribute to the quality of life for economically, physically and/or emotionally challenged individuals.

As a place-based grantmaker, SFF invests exclusively in nonprofits that serve low-income or underserved clients and beneficiaries that live and work in Santa Clara, San Mateo and Southern Alameda counties.

Our Program Portfolio
The Foundation’s innovative People & Places portfolio utilizes two assets—cash and real estate—to achieve maximum impact. The Foundation provides unrestricted general operating support, in-kind office and meeting space, and affordable housing loans to help capitalize nonprofits effectively. SFF also supports special initiatives that align with our mission, such as our Early Academic Language pilot program.

Our Goals
The Foundation's work is aimed at achieving the following goals:

To strive for excellence in conducting our community grantmaking and lending
To develop long-term, trusting relationships in the community
To achieve maximum impact by responding to nonprofit agencies’ greatest needs
To catalyze more civic engagement and giving as a result of our leadership
To pass the philanthropic legacy to future generations of the Sobrato family

Our Programs

Cash Grants
General Operating Support fundraising challenge grants

Center for Nonprofits -
Milpitas, Redwood City & San Jose
Rent-free office space

Community Conference Center -
Milpitas, Redwood Shores & San Jose
Rent-free meeting space

Affordable Housing Fund
Recoverable loans

Early Academic Language Pilot
Direct service education program