About Us

Sobrato Philanthropies works to expand opportunity and help communities thrive in Silicon Valley and beyond.

Grounded in three generations of Sobrato family leadership and generosity, our philanthropy reflects a deep commitment to community partnership and long-term investment. As part of The Sobrato Organization (TSO) – a multi-generational, family-owned firm that has helped shape Silicon Valley’s growth for nearly 70 years – we uniquely bring together the power of our Philanthropy, Capital and Real Estate teams to advance a common mission rooted in shared values.

Our work is built on deep, enduring partnerships with organizations and leaders who are closest to the challenges and opportunities facing families today. Through individual and collective Sobrato family giving we deploy tools that include grants and impact investments, and support direct services and policy to help build communities where all people can live with dignity, opportunity, and hope.

Since its founding, Sobrato Philanthropies has contributed more than $1.5 billion to support individuals and families in building stability, resilience, and lasting opportunity in Silicon Valley and around the world. This includes providing low-cost office space for nonprofit organizations across the San Francisco Bay Area through the Sobrato Centers for Nonprofits.

Building on decades of support for our region, in 2023 we launched a 10-year Thriving Communities strategy that serves as an umbrella for interconnected strategies designed to support low-wage and housing-insecure families on a path toward economic mobility, educational equity, housing security, and long-term stability. We envision a world where every child benefits from high-quality education, every family feels safe and secure in their home, and neighborhoods celebrate the languages, cultures, and diversity that make them strong.