EIN 77-0250773

Child Advocates of Silicon Valley

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
38
Year formed
1986
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
Description
Child Advocates of Silicon Valley matches trained, court-appointed advocates with children in the juvenile dependency system and is dedicated to being there for every foster child in Silicon Valley who has experienced abuse, neglect, and/or abandonment. The organization trains and supports these advocates to serve the needs of children in the foster care system, providing a powerful, independent voice for each child. Dedicated community volunteers spend time with these children to better understand their individual circumstances and help them navigate the complex legal system.
Total revenues
$4,514,911
2024
Total expenses
$3,663,267
2024
Total assets
$7,417,534
2024
Num. employees
38
2024

Program areas at Child Advocates of Silicon Valley

Child Advocates of Silicon Valley, Inc. Trains and supports court-appointed special Advocates to serve the needs of children in the foster care system by providing a powerful, independent voice for the Child. These dedicated community volunteers spend time with a Child and become a trusted friend, mentor, and constant adult presence. They work with the foster parents, teachers, social workers, counselors, and others to get a complete picture of the Child's life and needs. And they prepare regular reports and attend hearings in dependency court to advise the judge on the Child's best interests when key decisions are being made. Founded in 1986, Child Advocates of Silicon Valley, Inc. works in a partnership with the santa clara county juvenile dependency court.

Who funds Child Advocates of Silicon Valley

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
California Court Appointed Special Advocate AssociationState Appropriation$596,611
Valley Health Foundation (VHF)General Support$150,000
Sobrato Family Foundation (SFF)To Provide Support for Visioning and Co-Creating the Youth Space Pilot at the SCNP San Jose Center, Alongside Deepened Partnership, Leadership Development, and Space Activation.$125,000
...and 42 more grants received totalling $2,047,996

Personnel at Child Advocates of Silicon Valley

NameTitleCompensation
Frederick J. FerrerChief Executive Officer$241,407
Gustavo CaraveoVice President$131,399
Lauren SalcicciaDirector of Development
Mary PattersonDirector of Programs$102,618
Vivian LambertAdvocacy Operations Manager
...and 10 more key personnel

Financials for Child Advocates of Silicon Valley

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,239,028
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$127,353
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$148,530
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$4,514,911

Form 990s for Child Advocates of Silicon Valley

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-062024-11-15990View PDF
2023-062023-11-15990View PDF
2022-062022-11-15990View PDF
2021-062021-11-15990View PDF
2020-062021-04-05990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 12, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
August 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $150,000 from Valley Health Foundation (VHF)
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 23 new grant, including a grant for $596,611 from California Court Appointed Special Advocate Association
January 7, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 6, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Human rights organizationsCivil rights and social justice organizationsYouth service charitiesCharities
Issues
Human rightsChildren
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
509 Valley Way Bldg 2
Milpitas, CA 95035
Metro area
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
County
Santa Clara County, CA
Website URL
childadvocatessv.org/ 
Phone
(408) 573-5606
Facebook page
bemyadvocate 
Twitter profile
@bemyadvocate 
IRS details
EIN
77-0250773
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1986
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
R20: Civil Rights, Advocacy for Specific Groups
NAICS code, primary
624110: Child and Youth Services
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - In Process
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
077930
FTB Entity ID
1663826
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-01-15
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