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John A. and Susan Sobrato,
John Michael SobratoJoined the Giving Pledge:
4/20/2012 – View letterEstimated Net Worth1: $3.6 billion
Forbes Rank2: #108
Industry: Real estate
John Albert Sobrato is the owner of The Sobrato Organization, a prominent California real estate investment and development company.
Born:
John A. Sobrato - 1939
Susan Sobrato - not available
John Michael Sobrato - not availableResidence: Atherton, CA
Related Foundations3
• For Year Ending: 12/31/2010
• Assets: $194,227,316
• Giving: $6,355,800
• 990-PF and more at Foundation FinderCharitable Board Service4
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John A. Sobrato
Sobrato Foundation
John M. Sobrato
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Although there is a great deal of wealth in the Valley, the disparity between the rich and poor is dramatic and growing. Many people don't have the needed skills and education to succeed in today's economy or have other challenges that hold them back.
— John A. and Susan Sobrato,
John Michael SobratoGiving Interests6
Arts; Education; Human services; California
Charitable Giving in the News
4/20/2012 2/7/2009 2/8/2007 8/27/2005 Santa Clara University Receives $1 Million for Engineering Research
10/25/2001 EBay Co-Founder Establishes Fund to Help Silicon Valley Nonprofits
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Footnotes
- Estimated net worth varies depending on survey criteria and the timing of the estimate. Estimates are based on figures provided by Forbes, Bloomberg L.P., and various entries on Wikipedia.
- Because no single list includes all of the pledgers, the rankings for individuals residing outside the United States are taken from the World's Billionaire list, while rankings for those residing in the United States are taken from the Forbes 400 list.
- Related foundations are those founded by, funded by, or otherwise closely associated with Giving Pledge participants. Assets and giving values are provided from the latest foundation IRS Form 990/990-PF. More information on these foundations can be found on Foundation Finder.
- Board service includes director, trustee, and advisory board positions currently or previously held with related foundations and other nonprofit organizations. Board service with for-profit enterprises is not included.
- Whenever possible, personal communication vehicles are given precedence. In their absence, foundation-related media links are provided. Unauthenticated social media profiles are not included.
- Giving Interests, whenever possible, reflect the personal philanthropy of Giving Pledge participants. In the absence of more comprehensive information, the giving interests of related foundations are provided. Foundation Directory Online provides information on the giving priorities of over 100,000 grantmakers.