Los Altos Educational Foundation
- Assets
- $3.8m
- Revenue
- $2.8m
- Investments
- $3.3m
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Los Altos, CA
- Founding
- 04/1984
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 94-2862793
Organization Overview
Los Altos Educational Foundation is located in Los Altos, CA. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Los Altos Educational Foundation employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Los Altos Educational 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 06/2021, Los Altos Educational Foundation generated $2.8m 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 (3.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.0%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2017, Los Altos Educational Foundation has awarded 14 individual grants totaling $21,509,250. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
IMPROVING STUDENT EDUCATION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LOS ALTOS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION IS AN ORGANIZATION OUTSIDE OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM, WHICH PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT AS A SUPPLEMENT TO THE RESOURCES OF THE LOS ALTOS SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING ACADEMIC AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS THAT HELP IMPROVE THE OVERALL EDUCATION OF STUDENTS IN THE LOS ALTOS SCHOOL DISTRICT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Heather Macdonald Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $124,696 |
Gayle Tait Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 7 | $0 |
Justin Martin CFO | OfficerTrustee | 7 | $0 |
Stephanie Dauer President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Steve Apfelberg Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 7 | $0 |
Aditi Goel Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $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 | $2,702,242 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $107,413 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,702,242 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $11,489 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $107,411 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,821,142 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,599,250 |
| 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. | $124,697 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $21,897 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $53,171 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,762 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $14,346 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $31,265 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $93 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $1,132 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,936,703 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $416,791 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $11,262 |
| 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 | $626 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $3,346,432 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,775,111 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,063 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,063 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,849,344 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $924,704 |
| 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 | $3,775,111 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Los Altos Educational Foundation has awarded $2,599,250 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
LOS ALTOS SCHOOL DISTRICT PURPOSE: TO SUPPLEMENT THE RESOURCES OF THE DISTRICT TO FUND ACADEMIC AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS. | $2,593,250 |
MOUNTAIN VIEW LOS ALTOS DISTRICT PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT MVLA PARENT EDUCATION SPEAKER SERIES. | $6,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Los Altos Educational Foundation has recieved totaling $1,218,768.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $930,226 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $92,050 |
The Blackbaud Giving Fund Charleston, SC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $60,167 |
The Blackbaud Giving Fund Charleston, SC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $60,167 |
Bright Funds Foundation San Jose, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $36,408 |
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $17,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $695,493 |
| Earnings | $212,611 |
| Ending Balance | $908,104 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Groundswell Fund San Francisco, CA | $42,239,063 | $24,343,616 |
Americas Best Local Charities San Rafael, CA | $3,431,052 | $16,765,664 |
Bill Hannon Foundation Los Angeles, CA | $17,238,236 | $4,285,811 |
It Is Written Inc Riverside, CA | $12,378,597 | $15,533,924 |
Friends Of Family Health Center La Habra, CA | $48,269,218 | $21,982,956 |
Family Assistance Ministries San Clemente, CA | $4,435,253 | $12,485,569 |
Hidaya Foundation Santa Clara, CA | $4,651,500 | $12,437,401 |
Hyundai Hope On Wheels Fountain Valley, CA | $12,616,829 | $14,561,310 |
Philanthropic Impact Fund Beverly Hills, CA | $0 | $3,313,525 |
Providence Little Company Of Mary Foundation Torrance, CA | $121,035,875 | $18,031,300 |
Cambodian Childrens Fund Santa Monica, CA | $27,120,483 | $15,367,074 |
Xavier College Preparatory High School Palm Desert, CA | $46,603,211 | $9,301,462 |