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Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by LAW FOUNDATION OF SILICON VALLEY.

Totals

Total revenue
$17,398,695
Total expenses
$14,386,157
Contributions and grants received
$16,834,443
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$49,876
Investment income
$452,163
Other revenue
$62,213
Total assets, end of year
$18,784,741
Total liabilities, end of year
$7,103,748
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$11,680,993
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$11,254,008
Management and general expenses
$2,333,978
Fundraising expenses
$798,171
Program service expenses (Part III)
$11,254,008

Program services were 78.2% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $1,814,436

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $10,300,372

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $4,719,635

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $6,967

  • 2a · Program service revenue: Fee awards

    total $49,876 · related or exempt $49,876

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $452,163 · excluded $452,163

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $331,236

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $1,814,436

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $331,236

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total $0

  • 11a · Other revenue: Cy pres award

    total $51,157 · excluded $51,157

  • 11b · Other revenue: Miscellaneous

    total $11,056 · excluded $11,056

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $62,213

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $440,941 · program services $240,694 · management and general $106,013 · fundraising $94,234

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $8,741,810 · program services $7,277,061 · management and general $983,305 · fundraising $481,444

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $134,698 · program services $119,935 · management and general $10,404 · fundraising $4,359

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $925,267 · program services $801,393 · management and general $83,017 · fundraising $40,857

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $692,585 · program services $600,905 · management and general $61,436 · fundraising $30,244

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $22,531 · management and general $22,531

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $35,387 · management and general $35,387

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $890,026 · program services $152,232 · management and general $733,017 · fundraising $4,777

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $51,491 · program services $225 · management and general $2,477 · fundraising $48,789

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $142,647 · program services $103,148 · management and general $30,282 · fundraising $9,217

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $1,116,992 · program services $929,590 · management and general $127,891 · fundraising $59,511

  • 17 · Travel

    total $14,917 · program services $14,194 · management and general $585 · fundraising $138

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $40,076 · program services $27,779 · management and general $10,947 · fundraising $1,350

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $78,448 · program services $51,785 · management and general $24,257 · fundraising $2,406

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $109,946 · program services $89,974 · management and general $15,814 · fundraising $4,158

  • 24a · Other expenses: Partners/subcontractors

    total $691,723 · program services $691,723

  • 24b · Other expenses: Membership dues & licen

    total $50,914 · program services $30,548 · management and general $17,311 · fundraising $3,055

  • 24c · Other expenses: Miscellaneous

    total $50,323 · program services $31,481 · management and general $17,544 · fundraising $1,298

  • 24d · Other expenses: Bad debt expense

    total $48,144 · program services $28,886 · management and general $16,369 · fundraising $2,889

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $107,291 · program services $62,455 · management and general $35,391 · fundraising $9,445

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $6,942,318 · end of year $10,048,277

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $477,365 · end of year $503,736

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $682,885 · end of year $1,123,132

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $2,973,468 · end of year $1,892,119

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $288,347 · end of year $235,252

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $629,857

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $409,171

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $299,134 · end of year $220,686

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $5,421,939 · end of year $4,761,539

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $1,131,234 · end of year $1,210,611

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $648,495 · end of year $0

  • 21 · Escrow or custodial account liability

    beginning of year $97 · end of year $6,107

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $6,631,315 · end of year $5,887,030

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $6,934,860 · end of year $9,830,917

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $1,739,455 · end of year $1,850,076

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

The Law Foundation uses the law as a tool for change. The Law Foundation addresses problems linked to social injustices like poverty, discrimination, child abuse, and neglect. Every day, our attorneys, social workers, and advocates craft innovative solutions to the life-changing legal issues facing low-income people and communities of color in Silicon Valley. We focus on three areas: children & youth, housing, and health (including mental health) throughout Silicon Valley, predominantly in Santa Clara County. Most of our clients are low-income and our legal services are free of charge.

Activities or mission (Part I)

The mission of the Law Foundation of Silicon Valley ("Law Foundation") is to advance the rights of under-represented individuals and families in our diverse community through legal services, strategic advocacy and educational outreach.

  • The Children and Youth Program, Legal Advocates for Children and Youth, empowers clients to lead healthy and productive lives by advancing their legal interests. We listen to, advise, and advocate for children and youth to ensure their voices are heard and their rights are protected. We provide free legal services on a wide range of legal issues impacting children and youth, including juvenile dependency, family law, probate guardianship, education matters, immigration, domestic violence, and numerous other practice areas.

    Expenses $5,218,125 · Revenue $49,876

  • The Housing Program works to prevent the displacement of low-income and communities of color through direct legal services, policy advocacy, and impact litigation. We provide free legal advice and representation on housing-related matters including eviction defense, housing discrimination, tenant protections, affordable housing issues and more.

    Expenses $3,628,164

  • The Health Program promotes access to and quality of health and behavioral health care services and delivery, addressing health disparities among low-income and underserved populations. We provide free legal services in the areas of mental health patients' rights, and related disability rights and health access advocacy.

    Expenses $2,041,619

  • The Pro Bono Program offers a wide array of pro bono opportunities to attorneys and other legal staff working in law firms, corporate legal departments, and solo practices.

    Expenses $366,100

As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Melissa Hollatz

    President

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Catherine Zinn

    Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Erik J Olson

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Michael Celio

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Neel Chatterjee

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Calise Cheng

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Rodger Cole

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Alexis Coll

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Matt Fawcett

    Board Member (end 6/24)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Adam Fliss

    Board Member (end 7/23)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Mark Fowler

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Richard G Frenkel

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Jeremiah Gordon

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Darryl Grant

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Paul Sing Grewal

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Willie Hernandez

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Jonathan Hicks

    Board Member (start 1/24)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Natasha Innocenti

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Deanna Kwong

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Emily Lam

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Thomas Larkins

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Yabo Lin

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Scott Maples

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Brian Martin

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Kerry McLean

    Board Member (start 1/24)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Sonal Mehta

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Suzan Miller

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Elizabeth O'Callahan

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Richard Ostiller

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Laura M Owen

    Board Member (end 12/23)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Phuong Phillips

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Elizabeth Pipkin

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Melissa Rick

    Board Member (start 1/24)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Melynnie Rizvi

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Mark Rowland

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Rick Runkel

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Sarita Venkat

    Board Member (start 1/24)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Melanie D Vinson

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Michael Zuckert

    Board Member (end 10/23)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Mitchell Zuklie

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Alison Brunner

    CEO

    Total calculated
    $218,085
    From this org
    $213,750
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $4,335
    Hours/week
    35

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $213,750
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $4,275
    Nontaxable benefits
    $60
    Filer's total
    $218,085

  • Cynthia Chagolla

    CPO

    Total calculated
    $209,064
    From this org
    $198,208
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $10,856
    Hours/week
    35

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $198,208
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $10,856
    Filer's total
    $209,064

  • Andrew Cain

    Directing Attorney

    Total calculated
    $196,206
    From this org
    $167,770
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $28,436
    Hours/week
    35

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $167,770
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $3,355
    Nontaxable benefits
    $25,081
    Filer's total
    $196,206

  • Melanie Ovanezian

    Controller

    Total calculated
    $188,383
    From this org
    $154,054
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $34,329
    Hours/week
    35

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $154,054
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $2,743
    Nontaxable benefits
    $31,586
    Filer's total
    $188,383

  • Sarah Rocklin

    Director of Human Resources

    Total calculated
    $166,694
    From this org
    $156,037
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $10,657
    Hours/week
    35

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $156,037
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $2,863
    Nontaxable benefits
    $7,794
    Filer's total
    $166,694

  • Amber De Buizer

    CDO

    Total calculated
    $218,257
    From this org
    $214,897
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $3,360
    Hours/week
    35

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $214,897
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $372
    Nontaxable benefits
    $2,988
    Filer's total
    $218,257

  • Maria Vazquez Mata

    COO

    Total calculated
    $201,627
    From this org
    $184,000
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $17,627
    Hours/week
    35

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $184,000
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $380
    Nontaxable benefits
    $17,247
    Filer's total
    $201,627

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Form 990 of other organizations
  • 3 · Compensation survey or study
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
13 May 2025
IRS schema version
2023v6.0
Source object
202511339349307236

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