Three Valleys Community Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
We envision a community where everyone has the opportunity to live a full and rewarding life. We work collaboratively with community leaders, philanthropists, corporations and front line nonprofits to identify, surface, and address our region's most pressing needs. We channel local resources toward worthy localcauses in order to make a positive, lasting and transformative impact on our region.
- Income
- $4.7 million
- Spending
- $2.2 million
- Spent on programs
- 87%
- Reserves
- 23.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 97%
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 12
- Highest pay
- $75,000, chief executive officer
Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 23.3 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 23% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 53% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 317% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1587% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2512 of 13 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, 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)
- $57,500 spent. Three Valleys Community Foundation hosts an annual Power of Collaboration Corporate Challenge Campaign, a special challenge designed for corporations and businesses in our region to support community causes. Our 2023 campaign launched our girst grantmaking fund to target key community issues and strengthen 3VCF as a philanthropic anchor. Over $144,000 was awarded to 13 deserving local nonprofits in support of mental health and wellness. An additional $41,000 was gifted to nonprofits working toward health equity and access.
- $299,436 spent. Three Valleys Community Foundation hosts a number of Donor Advised Funds that allow donors and families to engage in philanthropy and plan and direct their donations toward local causes and nonprofits according to their values and interests. 3VCF helps them plan their giving and introduces them to vetted nonprofits. Their funds can be invested to grow their impact over time. The nonprofits receiving DAF grants range in focus and include support for the arts, education, animal welfare, food insecurity, cancer, social services and domestic violence victims.
- $1.6 million spent. Three Valleys Community Foundation hosts an annual State of Giving Gathering event that brings together donors, nonprofits, community leaders, elected officials, fundholders, corporate sponsors, and all who care about community to celebrate and award grants to nonprofits in support of their direct service work and to amplify their impact and bring awareness to their causes and the unmet needs and challenges in our community and region. We report on the state of philanthropy and have an inspiring keynote speaker to motivate everyone to renew their commitment to give, grant and grow our community.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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 September 7, 2026.
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 September 30, 2026.
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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending March 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2021.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 7, 2026.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Silicon Valley Community Foundation (Mountain View, CA), EIN 20-5205488. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Ratings and checks are our reading of public records, using the published method. They are not a statement about anyone's honesty. If you work for this organization, you can send corrections or results, confirm you want gifts through Veridonate, or ask to be removed from giving.