Law Foundation of Silicon Valley

EIN: 521014754 501(c)(3) Crime & Legal

San Jose, CA

Total Revenue
$13,202,610
Total Expenses
$12,529,811
Total Assets
$18,583,268
Net Assets
$12,365,995
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1974
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Alison Brunner
Phone
4083507264
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Law Foundation of Silicon Valley, founded in 1974, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $13.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 24% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $12.5M left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

The Law Foundation uses the law as a tool for change. The Law Foundation addresses problems linked to social injustices like poverty, discrimination, child abuse, and neglect. Every day, our attorneys, social workers, and advocates craft innovative solutions to the life-changing legal issues facing low-income people and communities of color in Silicon Valley. We focus on three areas: children & youth, housing, and health (including mental health) throughout Silicon Valley, predominantly in Santa Clara County. Most of our clients are low-income and our legal services are free of charge.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $4,720,470

The Children and Youth Program, Legal Advocates for Children and Youth, empowers clients to lead healthy and productive lives by advancing their legal interests. We listen to, advise, and advocate...

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The Children and Youth Program, Legal Advocates for Children and Youth, empowers clients to lead healthy and productive lives by advancing their legal interests. We listen to, advise, and advocate for children and youth to ensure their voices are heard and their rights are protected. We provide free legal services on a wide range of legal issues impacting children and youth, including juvenile dependency, family law, probate guardianship, education matters, immigration, domestic violence, and numerous other practice areas.

Program 2
Expenses: $2,447,506

The Housing Program works to prevent the displacement of low-income and communities of color through direct legal services, policy advocacy, and impact litigation. We provide free legal advice and...

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The Housing Program works to prevent the displacement of low-income and communities of color through direct legal services, policy advocacy, and impact litigation. We provide free legal advice and representation on housing-related matters including eviction defense, housing discrimination, tenant protections, affordable housing issues and more.

Program 3
Expenses: $2,100,512

The Health Program promotes access to and quality of health and behavioral health care services and delivery, addressing health disparities among low-income and underserved populations. We provide...

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The Health Program promotes access to and quality of health and behavioral health care services and delivery, addressing health disparities among low-income and underserved populations. We provide free legal services in the areas of mental health patients' rights, and related disability rights and health access advocacy.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $12,557,048
Program Service Revenue $125,943
Investment Income $476,885
Other Revenue $42,734
TOTAL REVENUE $13,202,610

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $9,958,725
Fundraising Expenses $885,539
Program Expenses $9,726,353
Other Expenses $2,571,086
TOTAL EXPENSES $12,529,811

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $13,202,610 $17,398,695 -0.2%
Expenses $12,529,811 $14,386,157 -0.1%
Net Income $672,799 $3,012,538 -0.8%
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Governance

Voting Members
35
Independent Members
35
Employees
100
Volunteers
234

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$449,540
Total Directors
38
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Melissa Hollatz President (end 6/25) 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Catherine Zinn Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Erik J Olson Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Celio Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Neel Chatterjee Board Member (end 12/24) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Calise Cheng Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rodger Cole Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Alexis Coll Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark Fowler Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Richard G Frenkel Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jeremiah Gordon Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Darryl Grant Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Paul Sing Grewal Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Willie Hernandez Board Member (end 11/24) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jonathan Hicks Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Natasha Innocenti Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Deanna Kwong Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Emily Lam Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Thomas Larkins Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Yabo Lin Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Scott Maples Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brian Martin Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kerry McLean Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sonal Mehta Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Suzan Miller Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Alessandra Murata Board Member (start 3/25) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Elizabeth O'Callahan Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Andrew Ong Board Member (start 10/24) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Richard Ostiller Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Phuong Phillips Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Pipkin Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Melissa Rick Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Melynnie Rizvi Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark Rowland Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rick Runkel Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sarita Venkat Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Melanie D Vinson Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mitchell Zuklie Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Alison Brunner CEO 35.00
Officer
$236,950 $5,085 $242,035
Cynthia Chagolla CPO 35.00
Officer
$190,519 $16,986 $207,505
Sarah Rocklin Director of Human Resources 35.00
Highest
$156,471 $12,112 $168,583
Amber De Buizer CDO 35.00
Highest
$201,699 $29,181 $230,880
Maria Vazquez Mata COO 35.00
Highest
$194,337 $21,125 $215,462
Tamara Schane Supervising Attorney 35.00
Highest
$144,774 $10,711 $155,485
Alexis Moody Directing Attorney 35.00
Highest
$144,224 $18,398 $162,622
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $13,202,610 $12,529,811 $18,583,268 $672,799
2024 $17,398,695 $14,386,157 $18,784,741 $3,012,538
2023 $13,576,704 $13,913,653 $17,085,456 $-336,949
2022 $12,960,116 $13,305,819 $12,108,539 $-345,703
2021 $12,650,174 $11,255,471 $13,772,838 $1,394,703
2020 $11,224,228 $10,742,192 $11,578,330 $482,036
2019 $11,405,208 $10,294,003 $8,918,467 $1,111,205
2018 $11,479,035 $10,148,575 $7,344,452 $1,330,460
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