Private foundation · EIN 02-0605596 · San Jose, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ebay Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $11M total, median $11M. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$11M
Median grant
$11M
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$87M

Grants paid in 2024

1 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Silicon Valley Community FoundationMountain View, CAGeneral support$11M

About this foundation

Ebay Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Jose, California, tax-exempt since 2002. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Ebay Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Ebay Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $11M across 1 grants, a median of $11M.

Where does Ebay Foundation give?

California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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