WHO WE ARE - SILICON VALLEY EDUCATION FOUNDATION (SVEF) FOCUSES ON RAISING STUDENT PERFORMANCE IN THE CRITICAL AREAS OF MATH AND SCIENCE ACROSS ALL 33 SANTA CLARA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS, AND ALSO ADJOINING SAN MATEO AND ALAMEDA COUNTIES. OUR GOAL IS TO BE THE LEADING ADVOCATE FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION IN THE REGION. WE ARE KNOWN FOR OUR CLEAR FOCUS ON ACHIEVING RESULTS, PARTNERING, AND EMPHASIZING CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION. BEYOND SERVING STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND ADMINISTRATORS, WE PROVIDE VALUE TO THE LARGER COMMUNITY BY MAKING INVESTING IN EDUCATION EASY.WHY WE MATTER - THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A MORE CRITICAL TIME TO IMPROVE OUR SCHOOLS. WE MUST ENSURE OUR FUTURE WORKFORCE IS PREPARED TO TAKE ON THE TECHNOLOGICAL AND BUSINESS CHALLENGES THAT LIE AHEAD. WITH AN INCREASING GAP OF QUALIFIED WORKERS TO TAKE OVER SILICON VALLEY JOBS, OUR FUTURE AS THE HEART OF THE U.S. INNOVATION IS AT RISK.WHAT WE DO - WE ESTABLISH EFFECTIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE PRIVATE SECTOR, THE EDUCATION COMMUNITY, AND OTHE
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 10 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in California.
- Base
- $313k
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- Benefits
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- Base
- $211k
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- Base
- $178k
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- Base
- $159k
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| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CEO Above 90th percentile | $313k | — | — | — | $313k $333k |
Cdo 75th to 90th percentilevs Community Improvement & Capacity Building peers nationwide | $211k | — | — | — | $211k $225k |
Chief Strategis Board Member Above 90th percentile | $178k | — | — | — | $178k $190k |
COO Median to 75th percentile | $159k | — | — | — | $159k $170k |
Head of People Board Member Above 90th percentile | — | — | — | — | $146k $155k |
Partnership Dir Board Member Above 90th percentile | — | — | — | — | $138k $147k |
Program Directo Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | — | — | — | — | $129k $138k |
Program Directo Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | — | — | — | — | $124k $132k |
Assets Pro. Dir Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | — | — | — | — | $108k $115k |
Strategic Dir. Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | — | — | — | — | $101k $108k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 20 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at SILICON VALLEY EDUCATION FOUNDATION equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
Based on 10,143 community improvement & capacity building organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 3%
from 2023
From $303k in 2023 to $313k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 3% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 15%.
- Chief Development Officer pay fell 16% from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Member pay rose 7% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about SILICON VALLEY EDUCATION FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of SILICON VALLEY EDUCATION FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of SILICON VALLEY EDUCATION FOUNDATION received $313,006 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in California: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at SILICON VALLEY EDUCATION FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in California, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at SILICON VALLEY EDUCATION FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at SILICON VALLEY EDUCATION FOUNDATION equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
What are SILICON VALLEY EDUCATION FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, SILICON VALLEY EDUCATION FOUNDATION reported $7.1M in total revenue and $7.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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