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 …
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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 …
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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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLoma 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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5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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LOMA PRIETA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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- 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