Salesforce Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Salesforce Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $35.9 million in 22 grants; the typical grant was $1.0 million and the largest $7.3 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$35.9 million
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$1.0 million
- Largest grant$7.3 million
- Assets$398 million
- New grantees68%
Giving in 2024 was down from $36.1 million the year before.
68% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $36.1 million | 27 | $396 million |
| 2024 | $35.9 million | 22 | $398 million |
How to apply
Salesforce 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 Salesforce Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $22.9 million |
| New York | 4 | $4.0 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2.0 million |
| Illinois | 2 | $2.0 million |
| Washington | 1 | $2.0 million |
| Indiana | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1.0 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tides Foundation | Support for education and career opportunities for young people | $7.3 million |
| Oakland Unified School District | Support public education | $5.0 million |
| Spark SF Public Schools | Support public education | $5.0 million |
| Codeorg | Support for education and career opportunities for young people | $2.0 million |
| Beyond 12 Education Inc | Support for education and career opportunities for young people | $1.0 million |
| Burning Glass Institute | Support for education and career opportunities for young people | $1.0 million |
| Careervillage Inc | Support for education and career opportunities for young people | $1.0 million |
| Children First Fund - the Chicago Public Schools Foundation | Support public education | $1.0 million |
| College Possible | Support for education and career opportunities for young people | $1.0 million |
| Common Sense Media | Support for education and career opportunities for young people | $1.0 million |
| Digital Promise Global | Support for education and career opportunities for young people | $1.0 million |
| Fund for Public Schools Inc | Support public education | $1.0 million |
| Hidden Genius Project | Support for education and career opportunities for young people | $1.0 million |
| Imentor | Support for education and career opportunities for young people | $1.0 million |
| Indianapolis Public Schools Education Foundation | Support public education | $1.0 million |
| Khan Academy Inc | Support for education and career opportunities for young people | $1.0 million |
| Onegoal | Support for education and career opportunities for young people | $1.0 million |
| Robin Hood Foundation | Support for education and career opportunities for young people | $1.0 million |
| The Education Trust Inc | Support for education and career opportunities for young people | $1.0 million |
| TNTP Inc (The New Teacher Project) | Support for education and career opportunities for young people | $1.0 million |
| College Track | Support for education and career opportunities for young people | $500,000 |
| San Francisco Unified School District | Support public education | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marc Benioff
- Ronald Conway
- Laura Scher
- Rebecca Ferguson
- Samuel Chung
- Joachim Wettermark
- Sarah Dods
- Michael Butler
- Lara Mouritsen
- Maggie Tan
Questions people ask
Does Salesforce Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Salesforce Foundation give?
$35.9 million in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $1.0 million.
Who runs Salesforce Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Marc Benioff (Chairman), Ronald Conway (Director), Laura Scher (Director) and Rebecca Ferguson (Ceo) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Salesforce Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.