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Loma Prieta Community Foundation

Betterment of the community through education, cultural, social or other programs offered to the residents of the mountain community, which roughly corresponds to the boundaries of the Loma …

Advocacy & Civil Rights Los Gatos, CA EIN 770001115 · IRS Reg 77-0001115 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Loma Prieta Community Foundation

Theatre in the Mountains provides a place for the community to enjoy plays and theater events in the Loma Prieta Community Center. The theater program is extended to students in the school district. This year there were three school based productions along with a summer adult program and a children's theater camp. 130 kids participated along with about 280 parent and other volunteers. This year's audience totaled 2200. LPCF operates the Building Blocks parent co-op preschool. This provides a supportive environment for our mountain toddlers and their parents. 45 kids were enrolled this year. The organization supports various projects that help and improve the Loma Prieta Community. This includes improvements to the facilities, playgrounds and athletic fields that are used …

Founded
Headquarters
Los Gatos, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
T31
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1986

Mission

Betterment of the community through education, cultural, social or other programs offered to the residents of the mountain community, which roughly corresponds to the boundaries of the Loma Prieta Joint Union School District.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Advocacy & Civil Rights · NTEE T31
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Program spending This charity: 92%
Peer average: 89%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.92
Program expenses$0.92 ($391,963)
92% to programs beats the peer average (89%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Loma Prieta Community Foundation is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Los Gatos, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1983 and has been operating for 43 years. Its EIN is 770001115. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $463K in annual revenue. 50 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Loma Prieta Community Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 92% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 91/100.

Loma Prieta Community Foundation is located in Los Gatos, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1983 and has been active for 43 years.

Based on official tax filings, Loma Prieta Community Foundation has $463K in annual revenue. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 89% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Loma Prieta Community Foundation is classified as a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $463K in annual revenue. The organization has 50 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Loma Prieta Community Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Loma Prieta Community Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 92% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 89%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Theatre in the Mountains provides a place for the community to enjoy plays and theater events in the Loma Prieta Community Center. The theater program is extended to students in the school district. This year there were three school based productions along with a summer adult program and a children's theater camp. 130 kids participated along with about 280 parent and other volunteers. This year's audience totaled 2200. LPCF operates the Building Blocks parent co-op preschool. This provides a supportive environment for our mountain toddlers and their parents. 45 kids were enrolled this year. The organization supports various projects that help and improve the Loma Prieta Community. This includes improvements... Loma Prieta Community Foundation is classified as a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1983.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: Loma Prieta Community Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 91/100. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $463K is below the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to Loma Prieta Community Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Loma Prieta Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 770001115, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
92% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

CA
Cathy Vance
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (20)

Source: Public filings

AD
Adelia B•••••
Director
AD
Adelia R••••••
Director
AN
Angela K•••••
Treasurer
BR
Bridget F•••••
Director
CA
Cathy V••••
Treasurer
DA
David C••••••••
Secretary
DA
David K•••••••
Director
GE
George S••••
Director
JE
Jeff H••••••••
Vice President
JE
Jennifer D••••••
Theater Chair
JU
Julie B••••••
Director
KE
Kendra Z••••••
Director
KE
Kevin A•••••
Secretary
MA
Mark P•••••
Director
MI
Miriam W•••••
Director
NI
Nicole G••••
Director
RE
Rebecca W•••••
Director
RO
Robin P•••••
Director
SA
Sanjay K•••••••••
President
TE
Terry L••••
Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2025
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$0.3M revenue
FY2023
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$0.2M revenue
FY2022
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$0.1M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other advocacy & civil rights in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Loma Prieta Community Foundation This page 89 $462,514 92%
The Appeal of the Nobel Peace Laureates Foundation … 93 $700,744 82%
Epic Girl 93 $756,796 100%
Merrimack Valley Immigrant and Education Center Inc 90 $406,189 74%
Exodus Vision 90 $279,085 76%
Heart and Home Collaborative 90 $161,546 100%
Houston Marathon Foundation Inc 90 $417,366 97%
Benzie County Community Chest 90 $148,922 86%
New Americans Initiative Inc 90 $476,678 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 50 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Loma Prieta Community Foundation

What is Loma Prieta Community Foundation?
Loma Prieta Community Foundation is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Los Gatos, United States. Theatre in the Mountains provides a place for the community to enjoy plays and theater events in the Loma Prieta Community Center. The theater program is extended to students in the school district. This year there were three school based productions along with a summer adult program and a children's theater camp. 130 kids participated along with about 280 parent and other volunteers. This year's audience totaled 2200. LPCF operates the Building Blocks parent co-op preschool. This provides a supportive environment for our mountain toddlers and their parents. 45 kids were enrolled this year. The organization supports various projects that help and improve the Loma Prieta Community. This includes improvements to the facilities, playgrounds and athletic fields that are used by both the schools and community members. It assists local emergency preparedness and response efforts by providing supplies and equipment. The organization works with the Los Gatos-Saratoga Recreation and Community Education Department to see that recreation programs are provided to the mountain community which this year served more than 400 participants. The foundation also encourages community participation in fundraising and community development. The foundation sponsored the Mountain Residents' Night Out, which brought over 300 community members together with representatives of various public safety agencies.
When was Loma Prieta Community Foundation founded?
Loma Prieta Community Foundation was founded in 1983.
Who leads Loma Prieta Community Foundation?
Cathy Vance serves as Treasurer.
Where is Loma Prieta Community Foundation located?
Headquartered in Los Gatos, United States.
What is Loma Prieta Community Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 92% of expenses go to program services.
Is Loma Prieta Community Foundation trustworthy?
Loma Prieta Community Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Loma Prieta Community Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 770001115. Registration: 77-0001115 (United States).
What is Loma Prieta Community Foundation's website?
http://www.lpcf.org