HILLSDALE HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION

EIN: 870800728 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

SAN MATEO, CA

Total Revenue
$1,099,102
Total Expenses
$2,189,361
Total Assets
$984,599
Net Assets
$984,279
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2007
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
AMY MICHAEL
Phone
6505582618
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

HILLSDALE HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION, founded in 2007, is a community nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 45% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $2.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 99% operating deficit.

Mission

THE HILLSDALE HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION RAISES FUNDS TO SUSTAIN HILLSDALE HIGH SCHOOL'S UNIQUE ACADEMIC ENVIRONMENT OF SMALL LEARNING COMMUNITIES (SLCS). THE SLC MODEL PROVIDES A PERSONALIZED, RIGOROUS, AND ENGAGING EDUCATION

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,729,469

HHSF PROVIDES SMALL GRANTS AND/OR FUNDRAISING SUPPORT TO HILLSDALE HIGH SCHOOL BOOSTER GROUPS(ATHLETICS; DANCE; DRAMA; MUSIC; AND PARENT TEACHER STUDENT ORGANIZATION, OR PTSO); THE EMPOWERMENT...

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HHSF PROVIDES SMALL GRANTS AND/OR FUNDRAISING SUPPORT TO HILLSDALE HIGH SCHOOL BOOSTER GROUPS(ATHLETICS; DANCE; DRAMA; MUSIC; AND PARENT TEACHER STUDENT ORGANIZATION, OR PTSO); THE EMPOWERMENT THROUGH ACTION (ETA) PROGRAM FOR HIGH-RISK STUDENTS; AND THE PEACE PANTRY, WHICH PROVIDES FOOD TO LOW-INCOME STUDENTS. HHSF ALSO PROVIDES FUNDING SUPPORT FOR A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES AND CLASSROOM NEEDS, INCLUDING: TECHNOLOGY PURCHASES, TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, STUDENT COLLEGE APPLICATION FEES, AND COLLEGE AND CAREER COUNSELING AND COACHING FOR STUDENTS.

Program 2
Expenses: $301,028

HHSF PROVIDES FUNDS TO THE SAN MATEO UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT (SMUHSD) TO SUPPORT HILLSDALE HIGH SCHOOLS SMALL LEARNING COMMUNITY (SLC) MODEL. THESE FUNDS SUPPORT ADDITIONAL STAFFING SALARIES...

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HHSF PROVIDES FUNDS TO THE SAN MATEO UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT (SMUHSD) TO SUPPORT HILLSDALE HIGH SCHOOLS SMALL LEARNING COMMUNITY (SLC) MODEL. THESE FUNDS SUPPORT ADDITIONAL STAFFING SALARIES BEYOND WHAT SMUHSD PROVIDES, WHICH IN TURN ALLOW FOR ADVISORY SECTIONS THAT MEET EVERY DAY TO WORK ON DEVELOPING AND SUPPORTING ALL STUDENTS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM. FUNDING ALSO GIVES ADVISORS THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET WITH EACH STUDENT'S GROUP OF CORE TEACHERS ON A REGULAR BASIS TO DISCUSS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE. BOTH OF THESE ACTIVITIES ARE FUNDAMENTAL COMPONENTS OF THE SLC MODEL.

Program 3
Expenses: $67,405

HHSF MAKES SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE TO GRADUATING SENIORS BASED ON NEED AND MERIT. STUDENTS ARE SELECTED AS RECIPIENTS FOR THESE AWARDS BASED ON SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,036,389
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $62,713
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,099,102

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $399,433
Salaries & Benefits $67,218
Fundraising Expenses $30,603
Program Expenses $2,097,902
Other Expenses $1,722,710
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,189,361

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,099,102 $1,995,846 -0.4%
Expenses $2,189,361 $765,746 +1.9%
Net Income $-1,090,259 $1,230,100 -1.9%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
2
Volunteers
13

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
6
$62,742
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
HOPE KAVOOSI PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GRACE WHIPKEY VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PRISCILLA NUES TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RENA KORB SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN YEE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RYAN ALMSTEAD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ESTHER LEE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MOLLY GLOVER GALLATIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF GILBERT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DON LEYDIG DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT TAGUE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANNA O'MEARA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE DIXON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHERINE GOODMAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (FORMER 25.00
Officer
$27,742 $0 $27,742
MARCINE JANSEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 25.00
Officer
$35,000 $0 $35,000
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 $1,099,102 $2,189,361 $984,599 $-1,090,259
2024 $1,995,846 $765,746 $2,074,565 $1,230,100
2023 $933,594 $798,451 $843,960 $135,143
2022 $891,859 $836,246 $708,857 $55,613
2021 $818,762 $595,829 $653,201 $222,933
2020 $718,787 $811,180 $430,249 $-92,393
2019 $657,407 $595,273 $522,642 $62,134
2018 $629,665 $423,449 $461,282 $206,216
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