California Family Foundation

Organization Overview

California Family Foundation, operating under the name Beechwood School, is located in Menlo Park, CA. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (B24) the organization is classified as: Primary & Elementary Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 08/2021, Beechwood School employed 35 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Beechwood School 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 08/2021, Beechwood School generated $4.3m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.3m during the year ending 08/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE CALIFORNIA FAMILY FOUNDATION'S WORK IS TO ASSIST LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, IN OUR GEOGRAPHICAL AREA, BUILD A FUTURE. WE DO THAT BY OPERATING BEECHWOOD SCHOOL AND A BELOW MARKET-RATE HOUSING PROGRAM.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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BEECHWOOD SCHOOL IS A YEAR ROUND, HIGH QUALITY ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAM (KINDER PREP TO EIGHTH GRADE) FOR LOWER-INCOME, UNDER-SERVED CHILDREN EMPHASIZING SMALL CLASSES, HANDS-ON LEARNING, SELF-ESTEEM BUILDING, EXCELLENT STAFF AND PARENT PARTICIPATION. CHILDREN ARE TAUGHT A BROAD CURRICULUM INCLUDING ALL THE BASICS PLUS COMPUTER SKILLS, MUSIC, DRAMA, ART, SPANISH, OUTDOOR EDUCATION, FIELD TRIPS, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SERVICE LEARNING. STUDENTS TYPICALLY MOVE ON TO PRIVATE OR CHARTER HIGH SCHOOLS AND ARE GUIDED AND SUPPORTED BY A BEECHWOOD STAFF MEMBER. THE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RATE OF OUR STUDENTS IS 95% WHILE MUCH FEWER STUDENTS FROM THE LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT COMPLETE HIGH SCHOOL. WE SERVE 170 STUDENTS FROM OVER 130 FAMILIES.


OUR LOW-INCOME FAMILY HOUSING PROGRAM PROVIDES QUALITY HOUSING FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN AN EFFORT TO INCREASE THE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR BOTH CHILDREN AND ADULTS. PROGRAM SUPPORT ENCOURAGES AND ADVISES FAMILIES ON INCREASING THEIR JOB SKILLS AND LEARNING SKILLS FOR HOME OWNERSHIP.


SKY MOUNTAIN AND QUICKWATER RANCHES ARE LOCATED IN VICTOR, ID AND ARE USED PRIMARILY FOR OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR TEENAGERS, FAMILIES, COUPLES AND COLLEGE STUDENTS. THE PROGRAMS ARE RUN COMPLETELY BY VOLUNTEERS AND ARE OFFERED AT NO COST TO THE PARTICIPANTS. EXPENSES ARE FOR FOOD, SUPPLIES, TRANSPORTATION, MAINTENANCE AND UTILITIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Priscilla Taylor
Beechwood School Principal
$135,000
Richard Jacobsen
President
$0
Julia Jacobsen
Secretary
$0
Susan Jacobsen
Director
$0
Erik Jacobsen
Director
$0
Rachel Jacobsen
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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$2,216,709
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,216,709
Total Program Service Revenue$453,560
Investment income $671,026
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $929,696
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$107
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,270,884

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that California Family Foundation has recieved totaling $69,155.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$45,400
Los Altos Community Foundation

Los Altos, CA

PURPOSE: OPERATIONS

$10,000
The Palo Alto Community Fund

Palo Alto, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$10,000
Volckmann Family Foundation

Redwood City, CA

PURPOSE: BEECHWOOD SCHOOL

$2,000
Bohannon Foundation

San Mateo, CA

PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL

$1,500
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$255
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$24,638,199
Earnings$3,125,724
Admin Expense$122,460
Net Contributions$1,211,684
Other Expense$435,000
Ending Balance$28,418,147

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