A Glimpse of the Future - Silicon Valley Community Foundation

We often hear about Ireland seeking to emulate what has been achieved technology wise in Silicon Valley – and in fairness Ireland is doing well. What is less well known here is the Silicon Valley philanthropy success story that has followed. The Silicon Valley Community Foundation has awarded over $1 billion in grants from its endowment and donor funds since 2007 alone! It holds over 1,500 charitable funds on behalf of donors, many of whom made their money there from IT. For more information and stats on this amazing foundation click here