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FUNDER PROFILES

SOBRATO PHILANTHROPIES

Youth and Young Adult Financial Well-being Philanthropic Approach

Contact Person

Hana Ma

hma@sobrato.org

General Overview

Part of a broader financial well-being investment strategy

  • 18-24 years old
  • College students
  • Immigrant youth
  • LGBTQ+ youth
  • Opportunity youth (young people, typically aged 16 to 24, who are not engaged in school or employment)
  • System-involved youth (e.g.—child welfare, juvenile justice, homelessness, mental health)
  • Transition-age foster youth

Communities in Silicon Valley (Santa Clara County, San Mateo County, Southern Alameda County) and state policy 

Financial Well-Being Investment/Interest Areas

Educational Programs
Investing in financial education, financial capability, job readiness, or mentorship programs that benefit youth

Employment and Training
Supporting workforce development programs, internships, apprenticeships, and labor market onramps that offer skillbuilding and employment opportunities

Mental Health and Support Services
Funding mental health services; support services for young parents; education, career, financial and benefits system advising and navigation supports

Housing and Basic Needs
Providing support for housing, food security, and other basic needs for youth

Needs Assessments
Supporting research to understand the specific needs and challenges of youth populations in various communities

Data Collection and Analysis
Investing in studies that gather data on youth outcomes and financial well-being

Advocacy
Supporting efforts to inform local, state, or national policies that improve youth access to education, employment, and financial stability

Awareness Campaigns
Funding campaigns that amplify youth voice, shift narratives, and raise awareness about the needs and opportunities for youth

Leadership Development
Supporting programs that train and empower youth leaders or those working in youth-serving organizations

Systems Change
Investing in initiatives that seek to reform systems (education, criminal justice, child welfare) to create better opportunities for youth

Nonprofit Support
Providing funding to build the capacity of organizations that serve youth, improving their ability to deliver highquality services and reach more young people

Nonprofit Support
Providing funding to build the capacity of organizations that serve youth, improving their ability to deliver highquality services and reach more young people

Leadership Development
Supporting programs that train and empower youth leaders or those working in youth-serving organizations

Youth-Led Initiatives
Funding programs that empower youth to design and lead initiatives addressing issues that affect them directly

Family and Community Support
Supporting programs that engage young parents, families, and communities in fostering youth development and financial well-being

Partnerships
Funding collaborations between nonprofits, schools, businesses, and government agencies to maximize impact on youth development and financial well-being

Peer Learning and Exchange
Supporting networks or platforms where youth-serving organizations can share knowledge, resources, and best practices

Structuring and Selecting (Implementation Phase)
Deciding on grant structure (e.g., size, duration, geographic or demographic focus), and selecting nonprofit partners

Pelican State Credit Union

YOUTH-FOCUSED

Funder Profiles

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Thomas W. Briggs Foundation