Honors

The Sobrato Family Foundation is proud to be recognized for innovative grantmaking practices, a strong commitment to the Silicon Valley community, and our dedication to Investing in People & Places.

2010              

Hall of Fame Award for Community Development Lending / Philanthropic Sector
The California Housing Consortium

2007

Outstanding Foundation
Association of Fundraising Professionals (National)

2007

Private Sector Leader Award
The Nonprofit Housing Association of Northern California

2003

Legacy Awards - Family Award
San Jose Magazine

2003

Outstanding Foundation
Association of Fundraising Professionals Silicon Valley

1998

Sobrato Family, Outstanding Philanthropist Award
Association of Fundraising Professionals Silicon Valley

Other recognition:

• Arts Council of Santa Clara County
• Opportunity Fund

Articles

SFF's unique approach to philanthropy - real estate donations and support of general operations in lieu of specific programs - is explored in the following articles:

2011

"Letting Go"
Stanford Social Innovation Review

2007  

“A Call to Action: Organizing to Increase the Effectiveness and Impact of Foundation Grantmaking”
published by The National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy

2007  

General Operating Support Action Guide,
published by Grantmakers for Effective Organizations

2007

“Sobrato Family Foundation: Building Capacity”
Advancing Philanthropy, Association of Fundraising Professionals (National)

2007

Sobrato Foundation Is A Hit - Nationally
San Jose Mercury News

2007

Inside Look: Investing in People & Places
South Bay Accent

2006

“The Science Of Smart Giving: Squeezing the Most Good from Large-Scale Donations Takes Serious Planning”
Business Week

2004  

“Smart Money: General Operating Grants can be Strategic - for Nonprofits and Foundations”
Stanford Social Innovation Review

2004

“Leading Boldly: Foundations can move past traditional approaches to create social change through imaginative - and even controversial - leadership”                                                            
Stanford Social Innovation Review

2003

“Living a Legacy by Building a Better Silicon Valley”
San Jose Magazine

2002

“The Sobrato Family: Builds Buildings and Futures”
San Jose Magazine