Tam High Foundation is located in Mill Valley, CA. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (B94) the organization is classified as: Parent & Teacher Groups, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tam High Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 07/2022, Tam High Foundation generated $891.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 07/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.8% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Tam High Foundation has awarded 23 individual grants totaling $4,594,479. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE TAM HIGH FOUNDATION IS A FUNDRAISING ORGANIZATION THAT FOSTERS THE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING OF ALL TAM STUDENTS.IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TAM HIGH FACULTY AND STAFF, THE FOUNDATION FUNDS GRANTS WHICH SUPPORT INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS, STATE-OF-THE-ART TOOLS AND EQUITABLE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN ORDER TO PROVIDE EVERY STUDENT WITH A PATHWAY TO SUCCESS.WITH COMMUNITY SUPPORT, OUR EFFORTS MAKE TAM HIGH BOTH A TOP ACADEMIC HIGH SCHOOL AND AN EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FOR THE SUPPORT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR APPROXIMATELY 1,600 TAMALPAIS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND ADMINISTRATORS. EXAMPLES OF ITEMS FUNDED WITH MONIES GRANTED BY THE TAM HIGH FOUNDATION ARE: TECHNOLOGY, INCLUDING CHROME BOOKS, LAPTOPS AND CARTS FOR STUDENT USE IN CLASSROOMS AND LIBRARY. SCIENTIFIC CALCULATORS FOR MATH AND EQUIPMENT FOR SCIENCE, PHOTOGRAPHY & AUTO SHOP. GUEST ARTISTS FOR THEATER, STUDIO ART, MUSIC & ENGLISH. TRAINING AND PROGRAMS FOR WELLNESS, LEADERSHIP, PEER RESOURCES, MINDFULNESS, PEER MENTORING, TRANSITION TO TAM & WORKPLACE LEARNING. FIELD TRIPS FOR EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING & TUTORING PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS NEEDING ACADEMIC SUPPORT.
CONSERVATORY THEATRE ENSEMBLE (CTE) SUPPORTS 300 STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN TAM HIGH DRAMA CLASSES. THE MAJORITY OF FUNDS ARE USED FOR GUEST ARTIST WORKSHOPS, WHERE PROFESSIONAL THEATRE ARTISTS LEAD WORKSHOPS IN SPECIALIZED THEATRE SKILLS. WORKSHOPS INCLUDE DESIGN, DIRECTING, DANCE, PLAYWRITING, ACTING, AND VOICE. FUND-RAISED DOLLARS ALSO COVER EXPENSES FOR SETS, COSTUMES, PROPS, SCRIPTS, ROYALTIES FROM PUBLISHERS, FIELD TRIPS, AND LIGHTING EXPENSES.
TAM HIGH UNITED MUSIC BOOSTERS (THUMB) SUPPORTS 150 STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN TAM HIGH MUSIC CLASSES. THE MAJORITY OF THE FUND-RAISED DOLLARS PAY FOR INSTRUMENT REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS, SHEET MUSIC, FIELD TRIPS AND MUSIC FESTIVALS, WORKSHOPS WITH PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS FOR PRIVATE INSTRUCTION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Elaine Wilkinson Executive Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $43,419 |
Susan Boyle Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Liz Harrell Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Nancy Fields Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sally Low Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Iona Scobie Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $874,996 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $32,991 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $874,996 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $16,340 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$221 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $891,115 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $869,597 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $9,131 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $44,548 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,759 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $3,652 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,775 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $26,754 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,930 |
Office expenses | $1,266 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,976 |
All other expenses | $14,891 |
Total functional expenses | $1,128,037 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,322,071 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $159,900 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $753,872 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,235,843 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,206 |
Grants payable | $927,929 |
Deferred revenue | $20,809 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $950,944 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,284,899 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,235,843 |
Over the last fiscal year, Tam High Foundation has awarded $868,598 in support to 4 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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TAMALPAIS HIGH SCHOOL | | | $794,345 |
TAMALPAIS UNION HIGH SCHOOL DIST | | | $38,890 |
TAMALPAIS HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIA | | | $24,600 |
TAM HIGH PTSA | | | $10,763 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Tam High Foundation has recieved totaling $12,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Trapp Family Foundation Inc Novi, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $12,000 |
Beg. Balance | $823,754 |
Earnings | -$69,882 |
Ending Balance | $753,872 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Pta California Congress Of Parents Teachers & Students Inc Sacramento, CA | $9,082,198 | $3,438,208 |
Barrio Logan College Institute San Diego, CA | $2,959,151 | $2,373,413 |
Investigative Newsource San Diego, CA | $1,931,219 | $2,112,295 |
Challenge Day Oakley, CA | $817,462 | $746,583 |
Tam High Foundation Mill Valley, CA | $2,235,843 | $891,115 |
Portola Valley Schools Foundation Portola Valley, CA | $6,920,086 | $1,100,055 |
Claremont Parent-Faculty Claremont, CA | $1,059,444 | $1,226,763 |
Friends Of Willow Tree Bonsall, CA | $532,002 | $953,888 |
P R I D E Booster Club Inc Paul Revere Middle School Los Angeles, CA | $1,237,420 | $592,629 |
Canet Foundation Sherman Oaks, CA | $13,099,314 | $949,054 |
The Womens Faculty Club Of The University Of California Inc Berkeley, CA | $1,685,423 | $392,622 |
Parents Educators-Teachers & Students In Action Granada Hills, CA | $9,855 | $727,154 |