Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund SV2

Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund SV2 is a non-profit organization based in Los Altos, California. The organization employs two people. SV2 is a community of over 200 individuals dedicated to effective giving. They pool their resources to invest in innovative nonprofits and social enterprises through 3-year grants (up to $150,000 over three years) focused on areas like education, environment, at-risk youth, health, and international development. The organization partners with nonprofits at crucial points in their development, offering guidance to help them grow and expand. SV2 distinguishes itself through its unique approach. They provide "beyond-the-dollars" advising to grantees, helping them build capacity and scale their impact. SV2 also focuses on developing its Partner families into strategic lifelong philanthropists through experiential learning, educational events, and peer-to-peer learning. For more information on SV2's work, including their latest Impact Report, visit www.sv2.org.