SILICON VALLEY FORUM

EIN: 770312497 501(c)(3)

SAN JOSE, CA

Total Revenue
$504,476
Total Expenses
$573,506
Total Assets
N/A
Net Assets
N/A
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1993
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
DENYSE CARDOZO
Phone
4083807241
Tax Period
2019-07-01 to 2020-02-15

SILICON VALLEY FORUM, founded in 1993, is a small nonprofit that reported $504K in total revenue in fiscal year 2019. Revenue fell 52% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $574K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 14% operating deficit.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION FOSTERS INNOVATION, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND LEADERSHIPWITHIN THE SAN FRANCISCO/SILICON VALLEY ECOSYSTEM OF INDIVIDUALS ANDBUSINESSES PARTICIPATING IN EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES BY:* CREATING CONNECTIONS AND COMMUNITY* PROVIDING EDUCATION AND ACCESS TO RESOURCES* LINKING THE GLOBAL BUSINESS COMMUNITY TO SILICON VALLEY, AND* FACILITATING THE EXCHANGE OF UNBIASED KNOWLEDGE, INSIGHTS AND BESTPRACTICES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $428,206 Revenue: $263,152

SILICON VALLEY FORUM REACHES OVER 20,000 PROFESSIONALS ANNUALLY THROUGHMORE THAN 30 PROGRAMS & EVENTS PER YEAR. OUR COMMUNITY BENEFITS FROMPROGRAMS FOCUSED ON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PROVIDING...

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SILICON VALLEY FORUM REACHES OVER 20,000 PROFESSIONALS ANNUALLY THROUGHMORE THAN 30 PROGRAMS & EVENTS PER YEAR. OUR COMMUNITY BENEFITS FROMPROGRAMS FOCUSED ON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PROVIDING EDUCATION ANDACCESS TO RESOURCES, AND MAKING THE RIGHT CONNECTIONS, ALONG WITH VALUEADDED SERVICES. PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE:1.CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS, MENTORSHIPS, AND COACHING SESSIONS ON HOW TO START AND GROW A TECHNOLOGY COMPANY, AND2. ACCESS TO FREE ONLINE INFORMATIONAL PORTAL ON HOW TO RUN ASUCCESSFUL STARTUP, WHICH INCLUDES OVER 100 VIDEOS FROM TOP SILICONVALLEY LEADERS PROVIDING THEIR EXPERT ADVICE.3. BI-MONTHLY EVENT FOR 6-7 SELECTED TECHNOLOGY STARTUP COMPANIES TOPITCH AND GET SOLID ADVICE FROM A PANEL OF 3-4 INVESTORS4. ANNUAL CONFERENCE TO SUPPORT DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, AND ENCOURAGE ANDEMPOWER WOMEN & GIRLS IN STEM AND LEADERSHIP ROLES5. STARTUP UNIVERSITY PROGRAM - A 2-WEEK COURSE TO EDUCATE STUDENTS ONTHE FUNDAMENTALS OF BUILDING AND GROWING A SUCCESSFUL COMPANY

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

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Financial Overview (2019)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $134,224
Program Service Revenue $263,152
Investment Income $107,100
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $504,476

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $286,174
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $428,206
Other Expenses $287,332
TOTAL EXPENSES $573,506

Year-over-Year Comparison

2019 2018 Change
Revenue $504,476 $1,056,619 -0.5%
Expenses $573,506 $1,111,805 -0.5%
Net Income $-69,030 $-55,186 +0.3%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
9
Employees
7
Volunteers
25

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
3
$49,167
Total Directors
10
$49,167
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MICHAEL TOROSIAN CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAUREN LICHTBLAU SECRETARY (AS OF 10/18) 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN SURACE PAST CHAIRMAN 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBRA BRACKEEN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBORAH MAGID BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS YEH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JITENDRA KAVATHEKAR BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PURNIMA KOCHIKAR BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEO BLEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DENYSE CARDOZO PRESIDENT AND CEO 40.00
Officer Director
$43,750 $0 $49,167
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
2020 $504,476 $573,506 No data $-69,030
2019 $1,056,619 $1,111,805 $226,500 $-55,186
2018 $1,233,996 $1,159,946 $479,728 $74,050
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