Private foundation · EIN 81-4159667 · Sunnyvale, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Forestsong 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $815K total, median $3,000. 82% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$815K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in CA
82%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Dafgiving360Omaha, NETo increase charitable giving in the U.S. DAFgiving360 does this by providing a tax-smart and simple giving solution to donors and financia…$770K
SvideaorgSanta Clara, CATo provide valuable assistance and resources for Chinese young hi-tech talents.$23K
University of FloridaGainsville, FLSupporting education making a positive impact on the future of our university and its students.$5,000
Milpitas High SchoolMilpitas, CATo help a teacher in need, moving closer to a nation where students in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great…$5,000
Kind OneLaguna Beach, CATo foster racial unity by inspiring acts of kindness.$5,000
Silicon Valley Tsinghua NetworkMilpitas, CATo unite and serve Tsinghua Univeristy alumni, providing various resources and conveniences in areas such as education, life, work, employm…$3,000
Jewish Silicon ValleyLos Gatos, CATo harnesses the power of community to improve lives, build bridges of understanding, and strengthen the Jewish people here, in Israel, and…$1,030
Santa Clara County Korean AmericanPalo Alto, CATo make the greatest positive impact on our community by empowering our members and volunteers to drive change and by using data-driven mod…$1,000
San Francisco ZooSan Francisco, CATo different conservation causes, such as impactful repopulation efforts and general funding for zoo animal care.$501
Childrens FairylandOakland, CATo provide a safe, family-centered environment that stimulates a young child's imagination, creativity, love of books and reading, and desi…$500
Wikimedia FoundationSan Francisco, CATo share a commitment to free knowledge and work together with our community.$100

By state: Nebraska 1 · California 9 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Forestsong Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Sunnyvale, California, tax-exempt since 2017. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Forestsong Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Forestsong Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $815K across 11 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Forestsong Foundation give?

Nebraska (1 grants), California (9 grants), Florida (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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