Salesforce Com Foundation
100% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
Salesforce Com Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Francisco, California, registered in 2000, with $14,134,809 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C, and it directs about 100% of spending to programs.
50 Fremont St Ste 300, San Francisco, CA, 94105 EIN 94-3347800 Since 2000
Revenue (FY2024)
$14.1M
▼ 62.5% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$37.9M
Net assets
$397.4M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →C+Program efficiency40% of the rating100% to programs · $0 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Salesforce Com Foundation: 100% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating126 mo reserves · -168% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Salesforce Com Foundation: 126 mo reserves · -168% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Salesforce Com Foundation: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Salesforce Com Foundation: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To leverage the power of salesforce.com's people, technology, and resources to improve communities and promote compassionate capitalism.
What they do
External grants programs for community support.
Contact & location
- Address
- 50 Fremont St Ste 300, San Francisco, CA, 94105
- City
- San Francisco
- State
- California
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.6M (FY2013) to $14.1M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $535KNet assets $397.4M
Operating margin
-168.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$397.9M
Total liabilities
$535K
Net assets
$397.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,134,809▼62.5% | $37,898,190▲0.5% | $397,353,424▲0.7% | $397,888,517▲0.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $37,717,252▲65.3% | $37,722,798▼0.4% | $394,658,038▲5.0% | $395,528,825▲5.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $22,816,250▼78.3% | $37,877,953▲9.7% | $375,803,837▼10.3% | $376,436,080▼10.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $105,083,193▲351% | $34,538,841▲3.1% | $418,763,479▲26.9% | $419,674,142▲27.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $23,288,237▼92.6% | $33,494,286▲46.1% | $329,931,941▲8.1% | $330,477,463▲8.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $316,678,435▲13293% | $22,919,160▲1146% | $305,251,052▲4051% | $305,427,823▲3932% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $2,364,547▼84.7% | $1,839,401▼82.9% | $7,353,667▲696% | $7,575,630▲678% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $15,460,039▼32.5% | $10,734,327▼45.0% | $924,254▲124% | $974,173▼52.7% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $22,897,948▲1355% | $19,525,242▲56.0% | -$3,850,706▲46.7% | $2,058,389▲953% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,574,281 | $12,513,969▲23.5% | -$7,223,412▼173% | $195,529▼98.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $10,134,970▲39.0% | $9,939,072▼14.9% | $13,086,929▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $7,290,137▲64.7% | $11,685,468▼34.4% | $12,948,114▼30.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $4,427,356 | $17,814,711 | $18,535,133 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joachim Wettermark | Cfo & Treasurer Start 1/2025 | 1 | — |
| Lara Mouritsen | Assistant Secretary | 1 | — |
| Laura Scher | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Maggie Tan | Finance Director | 10 | — |
| Marc Benioff | Chairman | 2.5 | — |
| Michael Butler | Assistant Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Rebecca Ferguson | Ceo | 5 | — |
| Ronald Conway | Director | 1 | — |
| Samuel Chung | Cfo & Treasurer Through 1/2025 | 1 | — |
| Sarah Dods | Secretary | 1 | — |
Grants made · $15.0M in FY2014
245 grants totaling $15.0M in FY2014 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Salesforce Com Foundation →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Foundation | Public & social benefit | $5,001,000 |
| University of California San Francisco Foundation | Education - k/12 & other | $1,626,679 |
| Tipping Point Community | Public and societal benefit | $1,016,746 |
| Code Org | Education - k/12 & other | $987,969 |
| Catholic Charities Cyo of the Archdiocese of San Francisco | Human services | $750,125 |
| Surf For Life | Human services | $270,462 |
| Health Leads Inc | Health | $250,000 |
| Catholic Charities Cyo of the Archdiocese of San Francisco | Human services | $219,220 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Higher education | $201,100 |
| Airlink Inc | International & foreign affairs | $200,000 |
| Nextech Org Inc | Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking | $198,255 |
| Cornell University | Other | $186,762 |
| San Francisco Food Bank | Human services | $177,450 |
| Playworks Education Energized | Human services | $161,802 |
| Room To Read | Education - k/12 & other | $105,333 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Salesforce Com Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Salesforce Com Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-3347800, based in San Francisco, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Salesforce Com Foundation's EIN?
- Salesforce Com Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-3347800.
- How much revenue does Salesforce Com Foundation report?
- Salesforce Com Foundation reported $14,134,809 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Salesforce Com Foundation's spending goes to programs?
- Salesforce Com Foundation spends about 100% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Salesforce Com Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Salesforce Com Foundation C, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Salesforce Com Foundation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Salesforce Com Foundation's latest Form 990 is $0, paid to Joachim Wettermark (Cfo & Treasurer Start 1/2025).
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Data for Salesforce Com Foundation (EIN 94-3347800) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.