SILICON VALLEY CREATES

EIN: 942825213 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

SAN JOSE, CA

Total Revenue
$2,452,150
Total Expenses
$2,704,189
Total Assets
$3,582,588
Net Assets
$3,435,283
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1982
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
ALEXANDRA URBANOWSKI
Phone
4089982787
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

SILICON VALLEY CREATES, founded in 1982, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $2.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 26% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $2.7M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 10% operating deficit.

Mission

SILICON VALLEY CREATES' MISSION IS TO ELEVATE SILICON VALLEY'S CREATIVE CULTURE THROUGH PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES THAT BUILD THE CAPACITY OF OUR ARTS AND CULTURE ECOSYSTEM, RAISE THE VOICE AND VISIBILITY OF OUR CREATIVE SECTOR, AND INCREASE ACCESS TO ARTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $989,169 Revenue: $18,618

THE ORGANIZATION BUILDS THE CAPACITY OF THE CREATIVE SECTOR: AS PART OF THE CAPACITY BUILDING WORK, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A SUITE OF GRANTS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES...

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THE ORGANIZATION BUILDS THE CAPACITY OF THE CREATIVE SECTOR: AS PART OF THE CAPACITY BUILDING WORK, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A SUITE OF GRANTS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL ARTS ORGANIZATIONS; NURTURES EMERGING LEADERS THROUGH LEADERSHIP TRAINING; PROVIDES SEED FUNDING FOR NEW IDEAS AND PROJECTS; AND LEADS COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVES TO ELEVATE SILICON VALLEY'S CREATE CULTURE. THIS PROGRAM SERVES APPROXIMATELY 1.8 MILLION PEOPLE.

Program 2
Expenses: $795,374 Revenue: $14,970

THE ORGANIZATION INCREASES ACCESS TO ARTS: THE ORGANIZATION INCREASES EQUITABLE ACCESS TO THE ARTS BY PROVIDING MEDIA CLASSES FOR AT-RISK YOUTH THROUGH ITS STUDIO PROGRAM: CONNECTING TEACHERS TO ARTS...

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THE ORGANIZATION INCREASES ACCESS TO ARTS: THE ORGANIZATION INCREASES EQUITABLE ACCESS TO THE ARTS BY PROVIDING MEDIA CLASSES FOR AT-RISK YOUTH THROUGH ITS STUDIO PROGRAM: CONNECTING TEACHERS TO ARTS EDUCATION OFFERINGS AND FUNDING THROUGH ARTSEDCONNECT; MANAGING THE POETRY OUT LOUD PROGRAM IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY; AND PROVIDING ARTS ACCESS GRANTS FOR PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO INCREASE ACCESS TO THE ARTS FOR HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS. THIS PROGRAM SERVES APPROXIMATELY 75,000 PEOPLE.

Program 3
Expenses: $416,010 Revenue: $7,830

THE ORGANIZATION RAISES VISIBILITY OF THE CREATIVE SECTOR: THE ORGANIZATION ELEVATES LOCAL ARTISTS THROUGH ARTIST FELLOWSHIPS, EMERGING ARTISTS AWARDS AND COUNTY POET LAUREATE PROGRAMS, AND USES...

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THE ORGANIZATION RAISES VISIBILITY OF THE CREATIVE SECTOR: THE ORGANIZATION ELEVATES LOCAL ARTISTS THROUGH ARTIST FELLOWSHIPS, EMERGING ARTISTS AWARDS AND COUNTY POET LAUREATE PROGRAMS, AND USES CONTENT MAGAZINE'S PRINT PUBLICATION AND SOCIAL MEDIAL NETWORK AS PLATFORMS FOR EMPLOYING AND HIGHLIGHTING CREATIVE PROFESSIONALS, ARTS AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS, AND EVENTS. CONTENT'S ENGAGING QUARTERLY EVENTS HELP TO EXPAND AND DEEPEN THE REAL-WORLD SOCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL CONNECTIONS BETWEEN SILICON VALLEY'S CREATORS AND CONSUMERS. THIS PROGRAM SERVES APPROXIMATELY 35,000 PEOPLE.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,253,517
Program Service Revenue $41,418
Investment Income $117,615
Other Revenue $39,600
TOTAL REVENUE $2,452,150

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,077,822
Salaries & Benefits $813,995
Fundraising Expenses $105,143
Program Expenses $2,200,553
Other Expenses $812,372
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,704,189

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,452,150 $1,940,221 +0.3%
Expenses $2,704,189 $2,943,654 -0.1%
Net Income $-252,039 $-1,003,433 -0.7%
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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
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
7
Volunteers
20

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
$244,090
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TAMARA ALVARADO SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
VICKY PHAN CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TSHAKA CAMPBELL DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAYE BAILEY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SEAN COTTLE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SMITA GARG DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM LEEHANE VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JACLYN MURO DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VIBHOR CHANDRA DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRED FERRER TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
VIRIDIANA ROMERO DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TONI VANWINKLE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIM WALESH DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANU NATARAJAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEXANDRA URBANOWSKI CEO 40.00
Officer
$220,000 $24,090 $244,090
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 $2,452,150 $2,704,189 $3,582,588 $-252,039
2024 $1,940,221 $2,943,654 $3,747,197 $-1,003,433
2023 $4,103,128 $2,627,438 $5,064,703 $1,475,690
2022 $3,649,409 $2,865,284 $3,422,422 $784,125
2021 $2,812,417 $2,525,096 $2,847,221 $287,321
2020 $3,196,541 $2,607,289 $2,553,348 $589,252
2019 $1,910,788 $2,106,576 $9,782,774 $-195,788
2018 $3,965,691 $2,073,297 $10,338,762 $1,892,394
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