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Semi Foundation

EIN 30-0155873 · Milpitas, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE SEMI FOUNDATION IS TO SUPPORT ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS AND THE SUSTAINED GROWTH OF THE MICROELECTRONICS INDUSTRY. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS THROUGH CREATING PATHWAYS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR JOB SEEKERS, AND TOOLS AND SYSTEMS FOR SEMICONDUCTOR COMPANIES TO ATTRACT, DEVELOP, AND RETAIN AN INNOVATIVE AND SKILLED WORKFORCE.

Income
$4.6 million
Spending
$4.1 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
8.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 45%
Employees
0
Volunteers
250
Highest pay
$3.2 million, chairman, pres & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 39% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 30% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $1.0 million spent. THE SEMI FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO FOCUS ON GLOBAL INITIATIVES THAT SUPPORT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT IN THE INDUSTRY. THE GOAL OF THE FOUNDATION'S WORK IS TO HELP ATTRACT CANDIDATES AND HELP DEVELOP A GLOBAL WORKFORCE TO SUSTAIN INDUSTRY INNOVATION AND GROWTH. ONE IMPORTANT INITIATIVE IS THE INDUSTRY IMAGE AND AWARENESS CAMPAIGN TO RAISE THE VISIBILITY OF THIS CRUCIAL INDUSTRY. THIS INCLUDES A NATIONAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN TO INSPIRE STUDENTS AND ADULTS TO JOIN THE MICROELECTRONICS INDUSTRY; AN ONLINE CAREER EXPLORATION PORTAL TO HELP STUDENTS AND JOB SEEKERS FIND EDUCATIONAL PATHWAYS AND CONNECTIONS TO EMPLOYERS; VIRTUAL VIDEO EVENTS THAT REACH MILLIONS OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ANNUALLY AND EDUCATE THEM ABOUT INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS AND CAREERS; AND A DOCUMENTARY THAT EXPLORES AND ILLUMINATES THE INDUSTRY. THE SEMI FOUNDATION ALSO COORDINATES NUMEROUS ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT THE WORKFORCE PIPELINE, INCLUDING A MENTORING PROGRAM FOR INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS TO CONNECT WITH STUDENTS, A VETWORKS INITIATIVE THAT RECRUITS MILITARY VETERANS TRANSITIONING INTO CIVILIAN LIFE, AND ONGOING INDUSTRY EVENTS NATIONWIDE FOCUSED ON WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. SEMI FOUNDATION ALSO SUPPORTS SUPPLIERS AND COMPANIES AND SPONSORS AN INDUSTRY RECOGNITION AWARD.
  2. $2.4 million spent. THE SEMI FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROGRAMS, OTHER WORK-AND-LEARN PROGRAMS, AND CURRICULUM FOR HIGHSCHOOL, UPSKILLING, AND RESKILLING TO TRAIN WORKERS TO ENTER AND ADVANCE IN THE INDUSTRY. IN 2024, THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTED A REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM IN CALIFORNIA AND WAS BUILDING SIMILAR PROGRAMS IN ARIZONA AND MICHIGAN. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION DEVELOPED EXTENSIVE CURRICULUM FOR USE IN HIGH SCHOOLS, PREAPPRENTICESHIPS, AND OTHER TRAINING PROGRAMS. THE FOUNDATION IS FOCUSING ON EDUCATING THE SEMICONDUCTOR INDUSTRY ON THE REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP MODEL AND ENCOURAGING ITS ADOPTION DUE TO ITS ABILITY TO EXPAND THE WORKFORCE AS AN INDUSTRY LED PROGRAM, PROVIDING WELLSKILLED WORKERS WHO HAVE JOB MOBILITY.
  3. $439,366 spent. SINCE ITS INCEPTION, THE SEMI FOUNDATION HAS SPONSORED SEMI HIGH TECH U (HTU), AN INTERACTIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO EXCITE STUDENTS THROUGHOUT ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOL ABOUT SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH (STEM) AND EXPOSE THEM TO POTENTIAL CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE MICROELECTRONICS INDUSTRY. IN 2024, THE SEMI FOUNDATION REACHED MORE THAN 3,000 STUDENTS IN THE UNITED STATES, EUROPE, AND SOUTHEAST ASIA; SINCE ITS LAUNCH, THE PROGRAM HAS SERVED MORE THAN 14,000 STUDENTS AND TEACHERS IN AUSTRIA, FRANCE, INDIA, JAPAN, KOREA, THE NETHERLANDS, SINGAPORE, AND TAIWAN.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2003.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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