Ll Green From Garbage
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES OF SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.
- Income
- $1.6 million
- Spending
- $1.5 million
- Spent on programs
- 97%
- Reserves
- 0.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 2
- Highest pay
- $1.3 million, treasurer/ceo of svcf
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
Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (environment, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.
Spending floor
15 of 1597% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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
Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (environment, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
18 of 252 of 3 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
15 of 15Its accounts were audited 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 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 (2)
- $1.4 million spent. Environment: Grant funding supported organizations advancing environmental stewardship, decarbonization, and bipartisan climate leadership. The Green Hydrogen Coalition (GHC) advanced multi-sectoral decarbonization by expanding green hydrogen expertise and fostering collaboration to build a scaled hydrogen economy. In 2024, GHC provided education to key stakeholders, facilitated coalition efforts for capital and infrastructure development, and influenced policies and standards to accelerate green hydrogen production and adoption. The American Conservation Coalition (ACC) furthered its mission to build the conservative environmental movement through over 1,300 media appearances and hundreds of events with policymakers, energy experts, and partner organizations. These activities expanded public engagement and promoted cooperative, market-based approaches to environmental conservation and sustainable energy solutions.
- $100,278 spent. Education: Grant funding to the George Mason University Foundation supported republicEn, a project of the Center for Climate Change Communication, in advancing climate education and leadership among conservative Americans. In 2024, republicEn engaged audiences nationwide through more than 100 events, 90 published op-eds, 34 podcast episodes, 12 EcoRight polls, and four educational webinars. These activities promoted informed dialogue, increased understanding of market-based climate solutions, and encouraged bipartisan engagement in efforts to address climate change.
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
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.
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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2023.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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