Sonoma Valley Education Foundation
The Sonoma Valley Education Foundation exists to improve education by enriching teaching, inspiring learning, and advancing innovative programs that enable every student to succeed.
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Mission
The Sonoma Valley Education Foundation exists to improve education by enriching teaching, inspiring learning, and advancing innovative programs that enable every student to succeed.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Sonoma Valley Education Foundation has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 84% of the 83,892 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 81 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
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
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- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySonoma Valley Education Foundation is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Sonoma, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1993 and has been operating for 33 years. Its EIN is 680279152. 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 81/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 55 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Sonoma Valley Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 680279152. 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.
Sonoma Valley Education Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 81/100. 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 81 ('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 90/100.
Sonoma Valley Education Foundation is located in Sonoma, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1993 and has been active for 33 years.
Based on official tax filings, Sonoma Valley Education Foundation has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 65% of expenses to programs and services. This is below 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.
Sonoma Valley 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 $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 55 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Sonoma Valley Education Foundation. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Sonoma Valley 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 65% 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.
Success in math unlocks future potential – and you hold the key. Your gift today means middle schoolers can attend the Elevate [Math] program this summer at no cost. Give now and your donation... Sonoma Valley Education Foundation is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1993.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 65% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to Sonoma Valley Education Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Sonoma Valley Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 680279152, 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 (FY2025): 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.
SONOMA VALLEY EDUCATION 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (21)
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21 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 55 disclosed in the public registry.
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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 55 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 · 1993
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Sonoma Valley Education Foundation
- What is Sonoma Valley Education Foundation?
- Sonoma Valley Education Foundation is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Sonoma, United States. Success in math unlocks future potential – and you hold the key. Your gift today means middle schoolers can attend the Elevate [Math] program this summer at no cost. Give now and your donation...
- When was Sonoma Valley Education Foundation founded?
- Sonoma Valley Education Foundation was founded in 1993.
- Who leads Sonoma Valley Education Foundation?
- Sarah Carroll serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Sonoma Valley Education Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Sonoma, CA, United States.
- What is Sonoma Valley Education Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 65% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Sonoma Valley Education Foundation trustworthy?
- Sonoma Valley Education Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 81 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 Sonoma Valley Education Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 680279152.
- What is Sonoma Valley Education Foundation's website?
- http://www.svgreatschools.org