Shockwave Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Shockwave Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 12 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $183,513. 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$1.0 million
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$183,513
- Assets$4.0 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $958,000 the year before.
50% 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 | $958,000 | 8 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 12 | $4.0 million |
How to apply
Shockwave 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 Shockwave Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $258,513 |
| Colorado | 2 | $150,000 |
| California | 2 | $100,336 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $100,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $100,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $100,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $100,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $22,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Myriad USA | Support for africa sand dam foundation and global resilience partnership | $183,513 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Support for blue harvest | $100,000 |
| Bloodwater | Support educational development activities | $100,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Support africa water funds | $100,000 |
| Global Development Incubator | To build startups and partnerships driving social impact around the world | $100,000 |
| Semilla Nueva | Support for the mission to reduce chronic malnutrition | $100,000 |
| Roddenberry Foundation | To co fund the +1 global fund for food security program | $100,000 |
| Global Greengrants Fund Inc | Support for agroecology fund | $75,000 |
| Saha Global | Dugouts + climate strategy | $75,000 |
| Water for People | Climate resilient wash study | $75,000 |
| Alliance for Global Water Adaptation | Support for winz | $22,000 |
| Pacific Institute | To support developing sustainable water policies | $336 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul Traina
Questions people ask
Does Shockwave Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Shockwave Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Shockwave Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Paul Traina (Director, Chair, Secretary, Treasurer).
What does Shockwave Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, environment and conservation and faith communities.