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San Mateo-Foster City Community Education Foundation

THE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO REACHING EVERY CHILD IN THE SAN MATEO FOSTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. A STRONG SCHOOL DISTRICT DOES MORE THAN JUST SUPPORT THE CHILDREN IN …

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Advocacy & Civil Rights Foster City, CA EIN: 943110731 (IRS) Reg: 94-3110731 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About San Mateo-Foster City Community Education Foundation

The San Mateo-Foster City Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization focusing on ensuring every child attending the San Mateo-Foster City School District has the opportunity to grow into a passionately curious learner.

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

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1990

Mission

The foundation is committed to reaching every child in the san mateo foster city school district. A strong school district does more than just support the children in its care, it impacts the entire community. A strong school district produces a smart and motivated supply of workers, and benefits the local economy, sustaining local businesses and property prices. We are committed to reaching out to our greater community, raising awareness of the value of supporting local schools to those outside of the immediate parent base. We believe so strongly in this that several members of the board are devoted entirely to outreach, both within the school district and outside to the corporations and businesses that rely on our business and the workforce that this district is creating.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Program spending This charity: 87%
Peer average: 80%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 6.14%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.87
Program$0.87
87% to programs beats the peer average (80%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, San Mateo-Foster City Community Education Foundation has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 2% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

San Mateo-Foster City Community Education Foundation is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Foster City, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1989 and has been operating for 37 years. Its EIN is 943110731. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $958K in annual revenue. 34 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

San Mateo-Foster City Community Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 943110731. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

San Mateo-Foster City Community Education Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 87% 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 90/100.

San Mateo-Foster City Community Education Foundation is located in Foster City, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1989 and has been active for 37 years.

Based on official tax filings, San Mateo-Foster City Community Education Foundation has $958K in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 80% 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.

San Mateo-Foster City Community Education Foundation is classified as an 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 medium organization. It has $958K in annual revenue. The organization has 34 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for San Mateo-Foster City Community Education 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, San Mateo-Foster City Community Education Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 80%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The San Mateo-Foster City Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization focusing on ensuring every child attending the San Mateo-Foster City School District has the opportunity to grow into a passionately curious learner. San Mateo-Foster City Community Education Foundation is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1989.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $958K is below the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to San Mateo-Foster City Community Education Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. San Mateo-Foster City Community Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 943110731, 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
87% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
2

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

SO
Sonja T•••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Officers & trustees (15)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights this charity 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 34 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 34 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1989
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about San Mateo-Foster City Community Education Foundation

What is San Mateo-Foster City Community Education Foundation?
San Mateo-Foster City Community Education Foundation is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Foster City, United States. The San Mateo-Foster City Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization focusing on ensuring every child attending the San Mateo-Foster City School District has the opportunity to grow into a passionately curious learner.
When was San Mateo-Foster City Community Education Foundation founded?
San Mateo-Foster City Community Education Foundation was founded in 1989.
Who leads San Mateo-Foster City Community Education Foundation?
Sonja Tappan serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
Where is San Mateo-Foster City Community Education Foundation located?
Headquartered in Foster City, CA, United States.
What is San Mateo-Foster City Community Education Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
Is San Mateo-Foster City Community Education Foundation trustworthy?
San Mateo-Foster City Community Education Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 San Mateo-Foster City Community Education Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 943110731. Registration: 94-3110731 (United States).
What is San Mateo-Foster City Community Education Foundation's website?
https://smfcedfund.org