Working to end homelessness in Silicon Valley by incubating new ideas, advocating for policy, and funding data-driven strategies that prevent homelessness and ensure vulnerable neighbors have stable homes.
Destination Home SV co Silicon Valley Community Foundation has used large, repeated grants to push one goal in Santa Clara County: preventing and ending homelessness in Silicon Valley. The clearest signal is its sustained support for Sacred Heart Community Service in San Jose, with awards of $14,055,392 in 2023, $14,020,252 in 2024, and $5,991,728 in 2025. Those grants sit alongside major investments in housing and local government partners, including Bay Area Housing Innovation Fund LLC, the County of Santa Clara Office of Supportive Housing, and the City of San Jose. The foundation pairs direct service funding with public-sector and systems-oriented work. Recent grants include support for housing and transportation, human services, workforce development, and general nonprofit support, reflecting a strategy that reaches both residents in crisis and the organizations serving them. It also backs housing-related infrastructure and service capacity, such as funding to Abode Property Management, Charities Housing Development Corp of Santa Clara County, and Family Supportive Housing Inc. Across the recent grant record, the pattern is local, concentrated, and centered on organizations working with people experiencing housing instability or at risk of homelessness.
Housing stability is a central theme. In 2025, the foundation gave $5,000,000 to Bay Area Housing Innovation Fund LLC for housing and transportation, and $1,400,000 to the County of Santa Clara Office of Supportive Housing for the same broad area of work. Human services also appear prominently in the recent grant record. Awards to Amigos De Guadalupe Center for Justice and Empowerment, African American Cultural Center, and Bill Wilson Center show support for community-based organizations serving local residents through direct services and neighborhood-based programming. Workforce-related funding is present as well. JobTrain Inc received $533,085 in 2023 for workforce development, aligning with the foundation’s Supportive Employment Assistance Fund, which supports job readiness and workforce connections for eligible residents across Santa Clara County. Digital access is another defined thread. The TECHquity Fund and the Increasing WiFi Equity and Access opportunities focus on internet access and technology tools for residents and service providers connected to supportive housing and shelter settings.
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Most grants fall between $10K and $110K, with a median of $20K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$20K
75th Percentile
$110K
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Typical grants cluster around a median of $20,000, with the 25th percentile at $10,000 and the 75th percentile at $110,000. The recent record also includes several much larger awards, indicating a mix of smaller program-level support and major operating or system-level funding. The grant history shows repeated support to the same organizations across multiple years, especially Sacred Heart Community Service, Family Supportive Housing Inc, City of San Jose, and the County of Santa Clara offices. That pattern suggests ongoing relationships rather than one-time awards. Destination Home SV co Silicon Valley Community Foundation is a public charity and a mixed community foundation DAF structure. It also makes program-related investments. Some opportunities accept unsolicited requests, including the Supportive Employment Assistance Fund, TECHquity Fund, sponsorship requests, and several WiFi equity options.
Grantmaking is overwhelmingly local and concentrated in California, with 99% of grants going to recipients in the HQ state. The recipient locations in the recent grant list are all in the U.S., and the largest share of named grantees are in San Jose, including Sacred Heart Community Service, the County of Santa Clara Office of Supportive Housing, Amigos De Guadalupe Center for Justice and Empowerment, and Family Supportive Housing Inc. Other recipient cities include San Francisco, Mountain View, Milpitas, Menlo Park, Santa Clara, Oakland, and Gilroy. The local footprint also reaches county and city government offices, reinforcing the foundation’s Santa Clara County focus.
The recent grants center on housing and transportation, human services, workforce development, and general nonprofit support. Named recipients include Sacred Heart Community Service, Bay Area Housing Innovation Fund LLC, County of Santa Clara Office of Supportive Housing, and JobTrain Inc, showing a mix of direct service, housing systems, and employment-related support.
Yes. Its stated mission is to prevent and end homelessness in Silicon Valley, and the active programs include the Supportive Housing & Innovation Fund, Supportive Employment Assistance Fund, TECHquity Fund, and WiFi equity initiatives. Recent grants also include major awards to housing and supportive housing partners in Santa Clara County.
The grant-size distribution shows a 25th percentile of $10,000, a median of $20,000, and a 75th percentile of $110,000. The recent grants list also includes several larger awards above $1 million, so the foundation supports both smaller grants and large-scale commitments.
Yes. The geographic scope is local, 99% of grants go to recipients in California, and the recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based. Named recipient cities include San Jose, San Francisco, Mountain View, Milpitas, Menlo Park, Santa Clara, Oakland, and Gilroy.
Some opportunities accept unsolicited requests. The Supportive Employment Assistance Fund, Sponsorship Requests, TECHquity Fund, and the various Increasing WiFi Equity and Access opportunities are listed as accepting unsolicited interest or requests, while the Supportive Housing & Innovation Fund does not.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Destination Home Sv Co Silicon Valley Community Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Intended for organizations and neighbors in need whose needs relate to homelessness, housing insecurity, or service delivery; specific eligibility is described as unique needs of those experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity and homeless service providers.
Deadline: Open funding opportunity listed on the site; no specific deadline stated.
Who can apply: Eligible organizations with a targeted initiative aligned with Destination: Home's focus areas may submit an inquiry.
Deadline: Not specified; listed as an open funding opportunity when available.
Who can apply: Community-based organizations must provide employment support to people experiencing homelessness, be able to administer financial assistance, accept referrals from Destination: Home and network partners, and participate in reporting and coordination. Individuals seeking assistance may also be connected to partner organizations.
Deadline: Organizations interested in the 2026 partnership network should email to express interest; responses expected within 3 business days.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Community Service | San Jose, CA | $5,991,728 | 2025 | Human Services |
| Bay Area Housing Innovation Fund LLC | San Francisco, CA | $5,000,000 | 2025 | Housing and Transportation |
| County of Santa Clara Office of Supportive Housing | San Jose, CA | $1,400,000 | 2025 | Housing and Transportation |
| Abode Property Management | Milpitas, CA | $500,000 | 2025 | Housing and Transportation |
| African American Cultural Center | San Jose, CA | $450,000 | 2025 | Human Services |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Mountain View, CA | $400,000 | 2025 | General Nonprofit Support |
| Charities Housing Development Corp of Santa Clara County | San Jose, CA | $320,000 | 2025 | Housing and Transportation |
| City of Mountain View | Mountain View, CA | $300,000 | 2025 | Housing and Transportation |
| Family Supportive Housing Inc | San Jose, CA | $260,000 | 2025 | Human Services |
| Bill Wilson Center | Santa Clara, CA | $248,130 | 2025 | Human Services |
| Razing the Bar | San Jose, CA | $220,000 | 2025 | Human Services |
| St Josephs Family Center | Gilroy, CA | $209,656 | 2025 | Human Services |
| City of San Jose | San Jose, CA | $180,000 | 2025 | Housing and Transportation |
| Carry the Vision | Gilroy, CA | $170,000 | 2025 | Human Services |
| The United Effort Organization Inc | Mountain View, CA | $152,000 | 2025 | Human Services |
| Elevate Community Center | Santa Clara, CA | $145,000 | 2025 | Human Services |
| Downtown Streets Inc | San Jose, CA | $138,000 | 2025 | Human Services |
| Amigos De Guadalupe Center for Justice and Empowerment | San Jose, CA | $125,000 | 2025 | Human Services |
| Latinos United for a New America | San Jose, CA | $115,000 | 2025 | Human Services |
| Latinas Contra Cancer | San Jose, CA | $115,000 | 2025 | Human Services |
| Asian American Community Center of Santa Clara County | San Jose, CA | $100,000 | 2025 | Human Services |
| HomeFirst Services of Santa Clara County | Milpitas, CA | $82,450 | 2025 | Human Services |
| The San Jose Public Library Foundation | San Jose, CA | $75,726 | 2025 | Human Services |
| West Valley Community Services of Santa Clara County Inc | Cupertino, CA | $74,166 | 2025 | Human Services |
| JobTrain Inc | Menlo Park, CA | $65,000 | 2025 | Workforce Development |
| Tides Center | Los Angeles, CA | $54,300 | 2025 | Human Services |
| Valley Health Foundation | San Jose, CA | $53,500 | 2025 | Human Services |
| Community Cycles of California Inc | San Jose, CA | $45,000 | 2025 | Workforce Development |
| Abode Services | Fremont, CA | $44,000 | 2025 | Housing and Transportation |
| Somos Mayfair Inc | San Jose, CA | $35,000 | 2025 | Human Services |
| Enneagram Prison Project | Los Gatos, CA | $32,750 | 2025 | Human Services |
| Veggielution | San Jose, CA | $32,500 | 2025 | Human Services |
| South County Compassion Center | Gilroy, CA | $30,000 | 2025 | Human Services |
| Pitstop Outreach | Gilroy, CA | $30,000 | 2025 | Human Services |
| Bay Area Furniture Bank | Sunnyvale, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | Human Services |
| People Assisting the Homeless | Pasadena, CA | $22,500 | 2025 | Human Services |
| Bible Way Christian Center | San Jose, CA | $20,500 | 2025 | Human Services |
| Helping Others Maintain Earth Inc | Palo Alto, CA | $20,000 | 2025 | Human Services |
| South Bay Community Land Trust | San Jose, CA | $20,000 | 2025 | Housing and Transportation |
| The Unity Care Group | San Jose, CA | $20,000 | 2025 | Human Services |
| Fostering Promise | San Jose, CA | $20,000 | 2025 | Human Services |
| American Leadership Forum | San Jose, CA | $17,500 | 2025 | Community Development |
| School of Arts and Culture at MHP | San Jose, CA | $15,250 | 2025 | Human Services |
| Goodwill of Silicon Valley | San Jose, CA | $15,000 | 2025 | Human Services |
| YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley | San Jose, CA | $15,000 | 2025 | Human Services |
| Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits | San Jose, CA | $15,000 | 2025 | Housing and Transportation |
| Move Mountain View | Mountain View, CA | $13,000 | 2025 | Human Services |
| Working Partnerships USA | San Jose, CA | $11,500 | 2025 | Human Services |
| Child Advocates of Silicon Valley Inc | Milpitas, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | Human Services |
| Life Services Alternative Inc | Campbell, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | Human Services |
Bay Area Housing Innovation Fund LLC
$5,000,000Housing and Transportation
County of Santa Clara Office of Supportive Housing
$1,400,000Housing and Transportation
Abode Property Management
$500,000Housing and Transportation
General Nonprofit Support
Charities Housing Development Corp of Santa Clara County
$320,000Housing and Transportation
City of Mountain View
$300,000Housing and Transportation
City of San Jose
$180,000Housing and Transportation
Carry the Vision
$170,000Human Services
The United Effort Organization Inc
$152,000Human Services
Elevate Community Center
$145,000Human Services
Asian American Community Center of Santa Clara County
$100,000Human Services
Community Cycles of California Inc
$45,000Workforce Development
Pitstop Outreach
$30,000Human Services
Bay Area Furniture Bank
$25,000Human Services
Bible Way Christian Center
$20,500Human Services
Helping Others Maintain Earth Inc
$20,000Human Services
Fostering Promise
$20,000Human Services
Goodwill of Silicon Valley
$15,000Human Services
Move Mountain View
$13,000Human Services
Life Services Alternative Inc
$10,000Human Services