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Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF) connects people, ideas and resources to ensure equity and opportunity for all.

Advocacy & Civil Rights Mountain View, CA EIN 205205488 · IRS Reg 20-5205488 · IRS Sign up to see website
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79
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Silicon Valley Community Foundation

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.

Founded
Headquarters
Mountain View, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
T31
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2006

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 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: 0%
Peer average: 87%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.07%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Silicon 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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 91/100 for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. The organization reports $1.6B 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 has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. 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 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 91/100.

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 $1.6B in annual revenue. 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 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 major organization. It has $1.6B 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.

Silicon Valley Community Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 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.

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 a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2006.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: Silicon Valley Community Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 91/100. Its annual revenue of $1.6B 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$1B+
0% 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

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

EL
Elizabeth Carey
EVP of Finance and Operations

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alan Z•••••
Director
AN
Ana A•••••
VP, Donor Services
CH
Chanthi L•••
General Counsel
DA
Daniel P••••
Director
DA
Dan P••••
Director
EL
Elizabeth A C••••
Chief Financial Officer
EL
Elizabeth C••••
EVP of Finance and Operations
GE
George B••••
Director
GE
George L••
SVP, Information Technology
GI
Gina D••••
EVP, Community Action, Policy and Strategy (Through 12/20/23)
GR
Greta H•••••
Director
IA
Ian A••• T••••••
EVP, Development and Donor Engagement (THRU 6/11/2021)
IM
Imelda G•••••••
VP, Human Resources
IS
Issac V•••••
Director
JE
Jennifer U••••
Director
JU
Judith P•••••
EVP, Philanthropic Partnerships
JU
Judy M••••
Director
JU
Julie K•••
Director
JU
Julie M K•••
Director
KA
Kate M••••••
Treasurer
LA
Larry D K•••••
Director
LU
Luz U••••••
Director
MA
Manuel S•••••••••
VP, Community Action (through 9/28/2023)
MA
Marc P•••••••
Executive Director, California Black Freedom Fund
MA
Marie O• H••••
Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Positive

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Silicon Valley’s 50 largest nonprofits - The Business Journals
May 2026
www.bizjournals.com
Nashville Topic SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News - WZTV
Apr 2026
fox17.com
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Appoints New Finance, Donor Engagement, IT, Legal Affairs and Fundraising Leaders -
Apr 2026
csrwire.com
Adopt-a-Pet Day organizers aim to find homes for 5,000 shelter animals - The Mercury News
Apr 2026
www.mercurynews.com
Sutter Health earns Community Impact Award for east Santa Clara campus - The Business Journals
Mar 2026
www.bizjournals.com
Working together to get more people to vote - Capitol Weekly
Feb 2026
capitolweekly.net
Nicole Taylor, President & CEO, Silicon Valley Community Foundation - Silicon Valley Business Journal - The Business Jou
Feb 2026
www.bizjournals.com
2026 Silicon Valley Lunar New Year Together Bridges Cultures - The Silicon Valley Voice
Feb 2026
www.svvoice.com
Palo Alto’s plans for community center may include permanent home for TheatreWorks - East Bay Times
Feb 2026
www.eastbaytimes.com
West Valley Community Services sets Chefs of Compassion for March 27 - The Mercury News
Feb 2026
www.mercurynews.com
Form filed
$4889.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$1598.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$3015.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$5613.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$2636.0M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

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

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Silicon Valley Community Foundation This page 79 $1.6 billion -
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%
Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra 90 $87,804 80%
Heart and Home Collaborative 90 $161,546 100%
Houston Marathon Foundation Inc 90 $417,366 97%
Benzie County Community Chest 90 $148,922 86%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 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, United States.
What is Silicon Valley Community Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1B+. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Silicon Valley Community Foundation trustworthy?
Silicon Valley Community Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 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