Equinix Foundation concentrates its philanthropic dollars on building and sustaining online giving infrastructure, supporting major online workplace and donor-advised giving platforms. Their grants suggest a strategic emphasis on enabling corporate and individual philanthropy rather than direct-service programs, with an international reach (U.S. and U.K.).
Highly concentrated giving: very few, large awards to infrastructure/intermediary organizations rather than many small or direct-service grants; appears to favor platform partners that scale corporate philanthropy and employee engagement.
Notable grantees: AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC, THE UK ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION
Equinix Foundation’s clearest pattern is its support for online giving infrastructure: large unrestricted grants to organizations that power digital philanthropy sit alongside support for education and digital inclusion. In 2024, the foundation gave $514,668 to American Online Giving Foundation Inc and $452,246 to The UK Online Giving Foundation, both as general operating support. Those awards point to a funder that backs the systems behind charitable giving as much as the programs that use them. The foundation’s portfolio also reaches into digital access and skills. Recent support includes Fisk University, which received $250,000 for general operating support, and Philanthropy Asia Alliance Ltd, which received $200,000 for general operating support. Smaller grants in the same year went to groups such as Computeraid International, World Pulse Voices, and Streetcode Academy, showing a mix of platform-building, education, and community-based digital work. Equinix Foundation is a regular funder with national scope, and its recent grants show both corporate-linked philanthropy and broader community support. The grants are largely unrestricted, which suggests the foundation often gives organizations room to direct funds where they are most needed.
A central theme in Equinix Foundation’s giving is digital inclusion. In 2024, it gave $25,000 to Streetcode Academy for general operating support and $10,000 to 10000 Degrees for general operating support. Both grants fit a broader emphasis on expanding access to digital skills and opportunity. The foundation also supports organizations tied to charitable giving infrastructure. It provided $200,000 to Philanthropy Asia Alliance Ltd for general operating support and $11,418 to Canadian Online Giving Foundation for general operating support. Those awards align with its focus on donor-advised and online charitable giving platforms. Workforce readiness appears as another through line. The foundation’s active programs include workforce readiness and resilience, apprenticeships, and training in tech-related fields, and its grants also include support for institutions such as Fisk University. Across these areas, the common thread is capacity: connectivity, skills, and the systems that help people participate in the digital economy.
$3.7M
$70.2M
$11.3M
$4.9M
Most grants fall between $11K and $66K, with a median of $25K.
25th Percentile
$11K
Median
$25K
75th Percentile
$66K
Top 10 recipient countries by grant volume for Equinix Foundation.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United StatesDomestic | 83 | $5.7M | 37.7% |
| 2 | United Kingdom | 76 |
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Equinix Foundation’s recent grants are spread across a wide range of sizes, with a p25 of $11,064, a median of $25,000, and a p75 of $65,625. That pattern shows a core cluster around mid-sized grants, with a few larger awards at the top of the distribution. The foundation appears to use a mix of foundation-directed grants, employee matching, and local community grants through programs such as WeGive and Benevity. Many of the recent awards are listed as general operating support, which fits its broader core-support profile. The 2024 list also shows repeated support for online giving organizations, indicating a recurring relationship pattern rather than one-off project funding alone.
Grant recipients are concentrated in the United States, which accounts for 13 grants, or 65.0% of the recent sample. California is the top state by grant count, and 38% of grants go to recipients in the foundation’s headquarters state. Recent California recipients include Redwood City, East Palo Alto, and San Rafael. Outside the U.S., grants reached the UK, France, Canada, and Australia. Named recipient cities include London, Calgary, and Chatswood. The geographic pattern matches the foundation’s global programs while still showing a strong California and U.S. emphasis.
Its active programs center on digital inclusion, connectivity and digital infrastructure, digital literacy and skills training, workforce readiness, and sustainable digital future initiatives. Recent grants also show general operating support for online giving platforms and education-related organizations.
The recent grant-size distribution is p25 $11,064, median $25,000, and p75 $65,625. That places many awards in the mid-five-figure range, with some larger foundation-directed grants above that level.
Yes. In the recent grants list, recipients include organizations in the UK, France, Canada, and Australia, alongside U.S. grantees. The distribution shows 2 grants each in the UK and France, plus 1 each in Canada and Australia.
Some programs accept unsolicited interest through Benevity, including the Employee Donation Matching program. Other active programs are marked as not accepting unsolicited requests, including Digital Literacy and Skills Training and Equinix Foundation General Grantmaking.
Many of the recent grants are listed as general operating support, including awards to American Online Giving Foundation Inc, The UK Online Giving Foundation, Fisk University, and Philanthropy Asia Alliance Ltd. That points to a strong use of unrestricted or core support.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
| $2.1M |
34.5% |
| 3 | France | 14 | $106K | 6.4% |
| 4 | Canada | 14 | $77K | 6.4% |
| 5 | Australia | 14 | $26K | 6.4% |
| 6 | Germany | 13 | $73K | 5.9% |
| 7 | Colombia | 1 | $55K | 0.5% |
| 8 | Nigeria | 1 | $25K | 0.5% |
| 9 | Netherlands | 1 | $25K | 0.5% |
| 10 | South Africa | 1 | $20K | 0.5% |
Recipient country reflects the grantee's headquarters per IRS 990-PF and Schedule F filings, not the program's implementation country.
Current and upcoming funding from Equinix Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FISK UNIVERSITY | NASHVILLE, TN | $250,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC | NEWARK, DE | $225,098 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| THE UK ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION | LONDON | $204,346 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| PHILANTHROPY ASIA ALLIANCE LTD | REDWOOD CITY, CA | $200,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC | NEWARK, DE | $166,807 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC | NEWARK, DE | $143,560 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| GENERATION - YOU EMPLOYED INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $107,500 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| FFWD | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| UNITED STATES FUND FOR UNICEF | NEW YORK, NY | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| LABSTART INNOVATIONS INC | OAKLAND, CA | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| UNITED STATES FUND FOR UNICEF | NEW YORK, NY | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| THE UNCONNECTED FOUNDATION | LONDON | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| THE UK ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION | LONDON | $67,214 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| THE UK ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION | LONDON | $59,984 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC | NEWARK, DE | $58,832 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC | NEWARK, DE | $57,209 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| FUNDACION EL ORIGEN | BOGOTA | $55,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| NATURE CONSERVANCY - CALIFORNIA CHAPTER | LOS ANGELES, CA | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| PS43 FOUNDATION INC | ORLANDO, FL | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| DTWO LTD | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| STREETCODE ACADEMY | EAST PALO ALTO, CA | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC | NEWARK, DE | $44,641 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC | NEWARK, DE | $38,572 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC | NEWARK, DE | $37,430 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| THE UK ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION | LONDON | $36,331 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| WORLD PULSE VOICES | VALLEY FORGE, PA | $33,333 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| THE UK ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION | LONDON | $31,494 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC | NEWARK, DE | $31,170 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| IMPALA AVENIR DEVELOPPMENT | PARIS | $30,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| THE LOUDOUN EDUCATION FOUNDATION | ASHBURN, VA | $30,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC | NEWARK, DE | $29,675 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| CHARITABLE GIVING | REDWOOD CITY, CA | $27,487 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC | NEWARK, DE | $25,136 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| PAN-ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | LEKKIEPE EXPRESSWAY | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| IRISH AMERICAN ENDOWMENT FOR EDUCATION INC | BOSTON, MA | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| STICHTING TECHMEUP | AM | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| GOING TO SCHOOL USA INC | REDWOOD CITY, CA | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| STREETCODE ACADEMY | EAST PALO ALTO, CA | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| FERGUSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | CHICAGO, IL | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| BIGHOPE | FRISCO, TX | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| THE COLLECTIVE X | JOHANNESBURG, GA | $20,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| SAN MATEO COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGES FOUNDATION | SAN MATEO, CA | $20,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| THE UK ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION | LONDON | $18,142 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| CHARITABLE GIVING | REDWOOD CITY, CA | $17,239 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC | NEWARK, DE | $16,655 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| THE UK ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION | LONDON | $16,153 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| THE UK ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION | LONDON | $15,629 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| CHARITABLE GIVING | REDWOOD CITY, CA | $15,069 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| THE UK ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION | LONDON | $15,029 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| THE LOUDOUN EDUCATION FOUNDATION | ASHBURN, VA | $15,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
THE UK ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION
$204,346GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
PHILANTHROPY ASIA ALLIANCE LTD
$200,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
LABSTART INNOVATIONS INC
$100,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
THE UNCONNECTED FOUNDATION
$100,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
THE UK ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION
$67,214GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
THE UK ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION
$59,984GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
FUNDACION EL ORIGEN
$55,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
NATURE CONSERVANCY - CALIFORNIA CHAPTER
$50,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
PS43 FOUNDATION INC
$50,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
THE UK ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION
$36,331GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
WORLD PULSE VOICES
$33,333GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
THE UK ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION
$31,494GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
IMPALA AVENIR DEVELOPPMENT
$30,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
CHARITABLE GIVING
$27,487GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
PAN-ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
$25,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
IRISH AMERICAN ENDOWMENT FOR EDUCATION INC
$25,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
STICHTING TECHMEUP
$25,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
GOING TO SCHOOL USA INC
$25,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
BIGHOPE
$25,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
THE COLLECTIVE X
$20,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
THE UK ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION
$18,142GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
CHARITABLE GIVING
$17,239GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
THE UK ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION
$16,153GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
THE UK ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION
$15,629GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
CHARITABLE GIVING
$15,069GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
THE UK ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION
$15,029GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
