Sharks Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in San Jose, California · EIN 77-0374062
- California
- San Jose
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in California
- Total giving
- $980KTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $1MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE SHARKS FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO ENHANCING THE LIVES OF UNDERSERVED YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY WITH AN EMPHASIS IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, HEALTH AND SAFETY, AND CHARACTER BUILDING. THE SHARKS FOUNDATION ALSO SUPPLIES EMERGENCY AID WHEN APPROPRIATE, EXECUTES UNIQUE AND RELEVANT PROGRAMMING, SUPPORTS THE ADVANCEMENT OF YOUTH HOCKEY AND PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND RESOURCES TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT ENRICH THE LIVES OF THOSE IN NEED.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| See Statement a | $910K | 2021 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: sharksfoundation.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.