Private foundation · Mountain View, CA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Sobrato Family Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $75K
- Typical grant
- $75K to $75K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $75K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 525 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $69.3M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $69.3M | $75K | 1 |
| 2023 | $62.5M | — | 0 |
How to apply
- Contact
- 2a applications are sent out direct · mountain view · 6508767010
- What to send
- 2b. To apply for foundation funding a nonprofit should visit www.sobrato.org. A form is available online to fill out to then receive information from the foundation regarding funding opportunities.
- Deadlines
- 2c. See 2b above
- Limits
- 2d. The sobrato family foundation's investments are targeted toward strong community based organizations that promote self reliance and economic independence, and positively contribute to the quality of life for economically, physically and emotionally challenged individuals throughout silicon valley.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- John A SobratoChair emeritus
- Lisa SonsiniBoard chair
- John M SobratoSecretary
- Bryan PolsterDirector
- Greg AvisDirector
- Carol LarsonDirector
- Jeff SobratoDirector
- Jose QuinonezDirector
- D ValentineChief financial officer
- Christy RichardsonChief investment officer
- Tony MestresChief executive officer
- Alexa Cortes CullwellChief impact officer & president
- Tamara LewisChief people officer
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- To support the memphis birth center and midwifery care
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choices Center for Reproductive Health | Memphis, Shelby County | To support the Memphis birth center and midwifery care | $75K |
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