Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF) connects people, ideas and resources to ensure equity and opportunity for all.
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SVCF advances innovative philanthropic solutions to challenging problems. We engage donors and corporations from Silicon Valley, across the country and around the globe to make our region and world better for all. Possibilities start here.
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Mission
Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF) connects people, ideas and resources to ensure equity and opportunity for all.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Silicon Valley Community Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 83,892 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. 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
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- 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 + methodologySilicon Valley Community Foundation is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Mountain View, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2006 and has been operating for 20 years. Its EIN is 205205488. 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 $4.9B in annual revenue. 121 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Silicon Valley Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 205205488. 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.
Silicon Valley Community 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 98% 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.
Silicon Valley Community Foundation is located in Mountain View, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years.
Based on official tax filings, Silicon Valley Community Foundation has $4.9B in annual revenue. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 85% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Silicon Valley Community 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 major organization. It has $4.9B in annual revenue. The organization has 121 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Silicon Valley 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Silicon Valley Community 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 98% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 85%). 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.
SVCF advances innovative philanthropic solutions to challenging problems. We engage donors and corporations from Silicon Valley, across the country and around the globe to make our region and world better for all. Possibilities start here. Silicon Valley Community Foundation is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2006.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 98% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 85%. Its annual revenue of $4.9B is well above the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to Silicon Valley Community Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 205205488, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
SILICON VALLEY 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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Bringing the Silicon Valley mindset to Jewish impact and community - jweekly.com
Jewish groups in Silicon Valley invited to apply for grants to cover security needs - jweekly.com
Jewish Silicon Valley Launches New Community Safety Fund - Business Wire
Silicon Valley’s 50 largest nonprofits - The Business Journals
Nashville Topic SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News - WZTV
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Appoints New Finance, Donor Engagement, IT, Legal Affairs and Fundraising Leaders - CSRwire
Nicole Taylor, President & CEO, Silicon Valley Community Foundation - Silicon Valley Business Journal - The Business Journals
2026 Silicon Valley Lunar New Year Together Bridges Cultures - The Silicon Valley Voice
West Valley Community Services sets Chefs of Compassion for March 27 - The Mercury News
Silicon Valley groups help nonprofits navigate federal changes - San José Spotlight
Activity timeline
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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 - 121 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 121 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2006
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Silicon Valley Community Foundation
- What is Silicon Valley Community Foundation?
- Silicon Valley Community Foundation is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Mountain View, United States. SVCF advances innovative philanthropic solutions to challenging problems. We engage donors and corporations from Silicon Valley, across the country and around the globe to make our region and world better for all. Possibilities start here.
- When was Silicon Valley Community Foundation founded?
- Silicon Valley Community Foundation was founded in 2006.
- Who leads Silicon Valley Community Foundation?
- Elizabeth Carey serves as EVP of Finance and Operations.
- Where is Silicon Valley Community Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Mountain View, CA, United States.
- What is Silicon Valley Community Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1B+. 98% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Silicon Valley Community Foundation trustworthy?
- Silicon Valley Community 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 Silicon Valley Community Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 205205488. Registration: 20-5205488 (United States).
- What is Silicon Valley Community Foundation's website?
- http://www.siliconvalleycf.org