San Ramon Valley Education Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Montair Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds to maintain and enhance educational excellence at Montair Elementary School.
- Income
- $448,440
- Spending
- $399,367
- Spent on programs
- 99%
- Reserves
- 29.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 93%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 30
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100.
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 29.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 31% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1599% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 91 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 257 of 7 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.
Independent check of accounts
6 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 June 30, 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 (4)
- $393,645 spent. Funds raised by the Montair Foundation are used to support:Science Program: Funds are used to pay for science aid and the LifeLab program which gives students more hands-on science experience.Technology & Computer Lab: Funding pays for staffing the computer lab, providing tech support services for computer equipment throughout the school, and purchasing additional hardware and software as needed.Math Intervention: Providing Math Intervention to 1st - 5th grades for additional support.
- Vocal & Instrumental Music: All Kindergarteners have a vocal class once each week and all 3rd graders are introduced to instrumental music by learning to play the recorder.Drama Program: All 2nd graders participate in the school's Drama Program and stage a performance for the school community.Paraprofessional Classroom Aides: Aides work directly with Kinder to 5th grade kids in small groups reducing the teacher student ratio.
- Library: Funding enables the library to remain open throughout the school day. State funding is so low that it does not cover a half-time position.Social and Emotional Development & Curriculum: Important social and emotional support programs help students learn critical resolution and leadership skills.Reading Intervention: Foundation matches other funds to provide intensive reading intervention for K - 5th graders who need additional support.
- Other Programs: Other programs include enrichment, leadership, science and technology. When necessary, funds have also been used to assist with capital improvements and equipment needs of the Montair Elementary School.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 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? Worth knowing.
Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 June 2025.
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 March 1998.
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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