Since its inception, the Foundation has given over 12 million dollars in grants. The Foundation's granting program identifies and supports initiatives that further an organization's mission, are replicable across the social sector and have a measurable impact. The Foundation specifically focuses the investment of Time, Equity and Product on those programs that enhance the exposure of youth to technology.
2008 Annual Grant Round is Closed
Turn it Up Grants
- The Turn It Up grant round is designed to support current salesforce.com nonprofit users who have innovative and replicable project proposals that will "Turn Up" their use of the application and in so doing, provide a deep, measurable benefit to the organization as well as the sector it serves.
- View the Turn It Up description and application.
- This grant is designed for youth serving organizations that wish to integrate technology into their organization in order to further their mission and enhance the lives of the youth served.
- View the Technology Support for Youth Development description and application.
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Employee Inspired Grants
Community Action Team Grant
- Community Action Team (CAT) grants are inspired and led by employees that are partnering with local charitable organizations to identify needs, plan activities, and participate in volunteer activities. These grants are reviewed and sponsored by the Foundation.
- View the Community Action Team Grant application.
Dollars for Doers
- Salesforce.com employees who have volunteered a minimum of 10 hours with an organization in any given year are eligible for a grant. For every 10 hours volunteered, the Foundation will donate $100, with an annual donation cap of $500 per employee.
- View the Dollars for Doers application.
- Employees donating funds to qualified 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations are eligible for matching funds from the Foundation up to $500 per employee, per fiscal year (Oct 1- Sep 30) until the total funding pool is depleted. Submit your requests online early to take full advantage of this program.
- To make a matching donation, please click here.





