Castro Valley Educational Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Castro Valley Educational Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Castro Valley, California, registered in 1982, with $130,263 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Po Box 2693, Castro Valley, CA, 94546 EIN 94-2797523 Since 1982
Revenue (FY2023)
$130K
▼ 10.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$173K
Net assets
$1.6M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Castro Valley Educational Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating109 mo reserves · -33% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Castro Valley Educational Foundation: 109 mo reserves · -33% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Castro Valley Educational Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Castro Valley Educational Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 2693, Castro Valley, CA, 94546
- City
- Castro Valley
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $85K (FY2013) to $130K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.6M
Operating margin
-33.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.6M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $130,263▼10.7% | $173,256▲14.1% | $1,580,675▲3.9% | $1,580,675▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $145,827▼3.9% | $151,822▲30.7% | $1,521,046▲1.9% | $1,521,046▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $151,815▼54.7% | $116,134▲11.7% | $1,492,051▼7.8% | $1,492,051▼7.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $334,937▲121% | $104,015▼25.3% | $1,618,325▲12.2% | $1,618,325▲12.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $151,747▲12.7% | $139,169▼31.9% | $1,442,329▲3.8% | $1,442,329▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $134,681▼30.4% | $204,319▲218% | $1,389,505▼1.8% | $1,389,505▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $193,435▲65.1% | $64,334▼13.7% | $1,415,018▲13.1% | $1,415,018▲13.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $117,167▲66.3% | $74,573▲9.4% | $1,251,461▲8.4% | $1,251,461▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $70,466▼28.6% | $68,144▼11.4% | $1,154,385▲0.4% | $1,154,385▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $98,646▲15.6% | $76,927▼37.4% | $1,149,573▲3.2% | $1,149,573▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $85,314 | $122,946▲85.7% | $1,114,343▲1.8% | $1,114,343▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $66,213 | $1,094,701 | $1,094,701 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $226K total
18 grants to Castro Valley Educational Foundation totaling $226K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutter Bay Hospitals | Program support | 2024 | $20,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Health | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Sutter Bay Hospitals | — | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $8,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Quality education | 2022 | $30,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Quality education | 2022 | $30,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $10,500 |
| Sutter Bay Hospitals | — | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $9,600 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $9,600 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $7,100 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2020 | $5,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2020 | $5,000 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | By mutual agreement, ebcf is transferring this scholarship fund to the cvef nick whitaker account for future scholarship administration | 2019 | $22,573 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Castro Valley Educational Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Castro Valley Educational Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-2797523, based in Castro Valley, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Castro Valley Educational Foundation's EIN?
- Castro Valley Educational Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-2797523.
- How much revenue does Castro Valley Educational Foundation report?
- Castro Valley Educational Foundation reported $130,263 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Castro Valley Educational Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Castro Valley Educational Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Castro Valley Educational Foundation (EIN 94-2797523) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.