Equinix Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Equinix Foundation is a private foundation in Redwood City, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.7 million in 171 grants; the typical grant was $3,343 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$3.7 million
- Number of grants171
- Typical grant$3,343
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$70.2 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.8 million the year before.
31% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.9 million | 20 | $62.0 million |
| 2024 | $2.8 million | 29 | $68.0 million |
| 2025 | $3.7 million | 171 | $70.2 million |
How to apply
Equinix Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Equinix Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Delaware. It also paid $986,197 in 123 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 12 | $874,785 |
| California | 22 | $737,647 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $250,000 |
| New York | 2 | $200,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $107,500 |
| Virginia | 4 | $70,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $33,333 |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fisk University | General operating support | $250,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General operating support | $225,098 |
| The Uk Online Giving Foundation | General operating support | $204,346 |
| Philanthropy Asia Alliance LTD | General operating support | $200,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General operating support | $166,807 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General operating support | $143,560 |
| Generation - You Employed Inc | General operating support | $107,500 |
| FFWD | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Labstart Innovations Inc | General operating support | $100,000 |
| The Unconnected Foundation | General operating support | $100,000 |
| United States Fund for UNICEF | General operating support | $100,000 |
| United States Fund for UNICEF | General operating support | $100,000 |
| The Uk Online Giving Foundation | General operating support | $67,214 |
| The Uk Online Giving Foundation | General operating support | $59,984 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General operating support | $58,832 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General operating support | $57,209 |
| Fundacion El Origen | General operating support | $55,000 |
| Dtwo LTD | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Nature Conservancy - California Chapter | General operating support | $50,000 |
| PS43 Foundation Inc | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Streetcode Academy | General operating support | $50,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General operating support | $44,641 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General operating support | $38,572 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General operating support | $37,430 |
| The Uk Online Giving Foundation | General operating support | $36,331 |
| World Pulse Voices | General operating support | $33,333 |
| The Uk Online Giving Foundation | General operating support | $31,494 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General operating support | $31,170 |
| Impala Avenir Developpment | General operating support | $30,000 |
| The Loudoun Education Foundation | General operating support | $30,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General operating support | $29,675 |
| Charitable Giving | General operating support | $27,487 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General operating support | $25,136 |
| Bighope | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Ferguson Charitable Foundation | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Going to School USA Inc | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Irish American Endowment for Education Inc | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Pan-Atlantic University Foundation | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Stichting Techmeup | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Streetcode Academy | General operating support | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Eric Lucking
- Yemi Omo-Ettu
- Kristine Mostofizadeh
- Adaire Fox-Martin
- Arquelle Shaw
- Aslihan Gurescier
- Brandi Galvin Morandi
- Grace Khor
- Kevin Thames
Questions people ask
Does Equinix Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Equinix Foundation give?
$3.7 million in tax year 2025, across 171 grants, with a typical grant of $3,343.
Who runs Equinix Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Eric Lucking (President), Yemi Omo-Ettu (Treasurer), Kristine Mostofizadeh (Secretary) and Adaire Fox-Martin (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Equinix Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international and education.