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 08/2023, Beechwood School employed 43 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 08/2023, Beechwood School generated $13.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.9m during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.3% per year over the past 4 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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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 (TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN 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. 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 BELOW-MARKET RATE 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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Priscilla Taylor Beechwood School Principal | 40 | $140,462 | |
Melinda Christopherson Finance Director | Officer | 40 | $96,549 |
Richard Jacobsen Vice President | Officer | 5 | $78,000 |
Susan Jacobsen Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Howard Pearson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lund Smith 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 | $10,798,224 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $8,989,000 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,798,224 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $498,980 |
Investment income | $624,543 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $1,175,457 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $13,097,475 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $202,246 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $70,948 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,112,858 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $293,916 |
Payroll taxes | $169,666 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $35,497 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $15,300 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $74,628 |
Advertising and promotion | $348 |
Office expenses | $50,107 |
Information technology | $9,762 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $148,056 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $23,974 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $431,649 |
Insurance | $64,013 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $3,894,496 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,512,484 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $11,115 |
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 | $285,992 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $25,129,141 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $27,417,193 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $4,543,394 |
Total assets | $59,900,319 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $93,172 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $184,422 |
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 | $4,763,152 |
Total liabilities | $5,040,746 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $54,859,573 |
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 | $59,900,319 |