Silicon Valley Defense Working Group Co, operating under the name Silicon Valley Defense Group, is located in San Francisco, CA. According to its NTEE Classification (B05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Silicon Valley Defense Group employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Silicon Valley Defense Group 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 12/2021, Silicon Valley Defense Group generated $1.0m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $373.3k during the year ending 12/2021.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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SILICON VALLEY DEFENSE GROUP CONVENES EXPERTS IN TECHNOLOGY, INVESTMENT, AND GOVERNMENT FOR DISCUSSIONS ON HOW TO BETTER COLLABORATE BETWEEN THE VARIOUS GROUPS. THE COMMENTS AND TOPICS ARE THEN PUBLISHED ON OUR WEBSITE TO HELP EDUCATE AND INFORM PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND THE POPULACE IN ORDER TO MAKE BETTER NATIONAL SECURITY DECISIONS. THE EXPERTS COME FROM THE DEFENSE INDUSTRY, TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES, US DEPT OF DEFENSE AND INTELLIGENCE AGENCIES, POLICY MAKERS IN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, INVESTORS IN PRIVATE AND PUBLIC MARKETS. CURRENTLY, ALL ACTIVITIES ARE CONDUCTED VIRTUALLY. PREVIOUSLY, EVENTS WERE HELD IN MEETING SPACES AND PRIVATE DINING SPACES (HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS). ALL OF OUR ACTIVITIES SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF OUR PUBLICATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SILICON VALLEY DEFENSE GROUP CONVENES EXPERTS IN TECHNOLOGY, INVESTMENT, AND GOVERNMENT FOR DISCUSSIONS ON HOW TO BETTER COLLABORATE BETWEEN THE VARIOUS GROUPS. THE COMMENTS AND TOPICS ARE THEN PUBLISHED ON OUR WEBSITE TO HELP EDUCATE AND INFORM PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND THE POPULOUS IN ORDER TO MAKE BETTER NATIONAL SECURITY DECISIONS. THE EXPERTS COME FROM THE DEFENSE INDUSTRY, TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES, US DEPT OF DEFENSE AND INTELLIGENCE AGENCIES, POLICY MAKERS IN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, INVESTORS IN PRIVATE AND PUBLIC MARKETS. CURRENTLY, ALL ACTIVITIES ARE CONDUCTED VIRTUALLY. PREVIOUSLY, EVENTS WERE HELD IN MEETING SPACES AND PRIVATE DINING SPACES (HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS). ALL OF OUR ACTIVITIES SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF OUR PUBLICATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Samuel Gray Executive Director, Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $192,536 |
James Cross Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Chris Donaghey Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Chris O'donnell Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Lauren Bedula Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Joshua Marcuse Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $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 | $590,251 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $590,251 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $451,500 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
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 | $1,042,971 |
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. | $116,703 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $23,341 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $22,500 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $11,392 |
Fees for services: Management | $75,833 |
Fees for services: Legal | $139 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,321 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $7,149 |
Advertising and promotion | $20,922 |
Office expenses | $7,243 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $34,576 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $73,518 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $373,296 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $797,681 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $70,000 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $6,000 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $873,681 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,955 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $35 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $6,990 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $866,691 |
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 | $873,681 |
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