Sonoma Valley Education Foundation
Sonoma Valley Education Foundation
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of the Sonoma Valley Education Foundation is to enrich the student experience, partnering with the Sonoma Valley Unified School District as the primary fundraising and volunteer resource for innovative programs. We focus on results and report to our donors and community. The Sonoma Valley Education Foundation supports public school students in the Sonoma Valley Unified School District in the geographic area of Sonoma Valley, CA.
About
Preschool for ALL - Children ages 3-5 participate in high quality preschool programs located in three district elementary school sites. With 64% of District students coming from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds, preschool is a luxury that is not afforded by all, but the benefits of preschool are universally acknowledged. By allowing students to experience an educational setting prior to entering kindergarten, preschool sets students up for success through early exposure to organized play, academic language, math concepts and social emotional support. As kindergarten standards and expectations have increased over the years, preschool has become critical to students future success.Summer Literacy Academy - Reading proficiently by the end of third grade is a priority focus area for SVUSD. Up to third grade, students generally learn to read; after third grade, they read to learn. The Summer Literacy Academy supports this crucial indicator of future school success by providing an intensive summer literacy intervention program for students in grades K-3 who are below grade level and at risk of falling farther behind. For 20 days, students meet in small group lessons and receive concentrated reading intervention using evidence-based curriculum and a variety of texts including poetry, chapter books, songs and picture books. Freshmen Team - Freshmen Teams are designed to ease the transition to high school, improve attendance, decrease discipline incidents, increase academic success, and increase student engagement and satisfaction. This is accomplished by providing a common prep period for Freshmen Team teachers to collaborate, plan engaging activities and field trips, and organize intervention and support for struggling students. Students are placed on one of three teams with the intention that students have the same teachers for English, Math, Science and PE. School year activities for Freshmen include: Freshmen Seminar, parent conference nights, relevant field trips, monthly newsletters to freshmen families, academic intervention and college and career awareness activities.Engineering, Design and Technology Academy (EDT Academy)- Sonoma Valley High Schools Engineering, Design & Technology (EDT) Academy, certified by the National Academy Foundation, provides the opportunity for students to engage in small learning groups and problem-solving exercises within the framework of a career-related field. Students complete a rigorous, nationally-acclaimed engineering curriculum while gaining exposure to industry professionals and applying their coursework in real-life situations through guest speakers, work-site tours, job shadows, internships and other work-based learning activities. EDT Students work in a state-of-the-art maker lab outfitted with industry-standard equipment, allowing students to become skilled in the use of 3D printers, laser cutters, 3D carvers and associated software programs.Middle School Writing Centers - Inspired by 826 Valencia in San Francisco, the Writing Centers at Adele Harrison and Altimira Middle School provide a place for students to develop their technical and creative writing skills. Students learn writing strategies, academic language and receive help in planning, drafting, and revising writing assignments and projects. Small group work allows teachers and coaches to give more individualized support to students, sparking their imagination and increasing their writing skills and capacity. The year culminates in the publication of an anthology for each school including a variety of student work.Valley Vibes Orchestra(ViVO)- An El Sistema Based Orchestra Program - The Valley Vibes Youth Orchestra (ViVO) provides students with the opportunity to participate in an El Sistema based youth-development orchestral music program with a mission to change lives through music. Students receive intense daily after-school music instruction, developing not only music mastery but also cognitive and social-emotional skills. The El Sistema framework has demonstrated how a music program can create both great musicians and dramatically change the life trajectory for children, deeply benefitting youth from all backgrounds who participate.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is listed in the filing as “Sonoma valley education foundation (svef) enriches the student experience, partnering with the sonoma valley unified school district (svusd), as the primary fundraising and volunteer resource for innovative programs.”.
When discussing its operations, they were characterized as: “Dedicated to excellence in pre-k through 12th grade education.”.
- The non-profit's legally reported state of operation is CA.
- The filing states that the non-profit's address in the year 2020 is PO Box 493, Sonoma, CA, 949760493.
- The form submitted by the non-profit for 2020 shows a total of 9 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $68,495.
- The remuneration plan for the CEO of the organization is based on a review and approval process by a neutral entity.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 16 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1993.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $338,925 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $255,437 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization has grants to organizations.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.