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Silicon Schools Fund INC

Public charity
Other · OAKLAND, CA · EIN 45-4860788

About

The mission of the silicon schools fund is to improve education through supporting the launch of excellent new schools, improving academic instruction in existing schools, and by funding some of the boldest innovations in education happening in the country. Our partner organizations serve as LABS of innovation and proof points for the sector.

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
7
Volunteers
8

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-12-31
Revenue
$8.2M
Expenses
$8.6M
Assets
$26.7M
Liabilities
$642K

Financial history

$12.2M$6.1M$0
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $8.2M · Peak FY2019: $12.2M · Avg: $9.5M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) has NOT elected 501(h) — lobbying is permitted but limited under the vaguer "no substantial part of activities" test.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
Grants Given
$6.0M
SILICON SCHOOLS FUND INC
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Address

827 Broadway STE 300
Oakland, CA, 94607-403

Governance

Voting board members9
Independent members8
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo
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