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.
Hall of Fame Award for Community Development Lending / Philanthropic Sector
The California Housing Consortium
Outstanding Foundation
Association of Fundraising Professionals (National)
Private Sector Leader Award
The Nonprofit Housing Association of Northern California
Legacy Awards - Family Award
San Jose Magazine
Outstanding Foundation
Association of Fundraising Professionals Silicon Valley
Sobrato Family, Outstanding Philanthropist Award
Association of Fundraising Professionals Silicon Valley
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:
"Letting Go"
Stanford Social Innovation Review
“A Call to Action: Organizing to Increase the Effectiveness and Impact of Foundation Grantmaking”
published by The National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy
General Operating Support Action Guide,
published by Grantmakers for Effective Organizations
“Sobrato Family Foundation: Building Capacity”
Advancing Philanthropy, Association of Fundraising Professionals (National)
Sobrato Foundation Is A Hit - Nationally
San Jose Mercury News
Inside Look: Investing in People & Places
South Bay Accent
“The Science Of Smart Giving: Squeezing the Most Good from Large-Scale Donations Takes Serious Planning”
Business Week
“Smart Money: General Operating Grants can be Strategic - for Nonprofits and Foundations”
Stanford Social Innovation Review
“Leading Boldly: Foundations can move past traditional approaches to create social change through imaginative - and even controversial - leadership”
Stanford Social Innovation Review
“Living a Legacy by Building a Better Silicon Valley”
San Jose Magazine
“The Sobrato Family: Builds Buildings and Futures”
San Jose Magazine