Nonprofit · EIN 52-1014754
LAW FOUNDATION OF SILICON VALLEY
Tax-exempt · SAN JOSE, CA 95113
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $13,202,610 | $12,529,811 | $672,799 | $18,583,268 | $6,217,273 | $12,365,995 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $17,398,695 | $14,386,157 | $3,012,538 | $18,784,741 | $7,103,748 | $11,680,993 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $13,576,704 | $13,913,653 | -$336,949 | $17,085,456 | $8,411,141 | $8,674,315 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $12,557,048
- of which government grants
- $9,053,105
- Program service revenue
- $125,943
- Investment income
- $476,885
- Other revenue
- $42,734
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $451,243
- Other salaries and wages
- $7,764,223
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $9,958,725
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $16,444
- Accounting fees
- $81,335
- Occupancy
- $1,082,425
- Travel
- $14,578
- Depreciation
- $52,327
- Program services (functional)
- $9,726,353
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,917,919
- Fundraising (functional)
- $885,539
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $18,784,741
- Total assets, end of year
- $18,583,268
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,217,273
- Net assets, end of year
- $12,365,995
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $168,359
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $9,323,116
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,042,879
- Gross receipts
- $13,488,429
- Employees
- 100
- Volunteers
- 234
- Year formed
- 1974
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alison Brunner | CEO Officer | 35 | $236,950 | $5,085 |
| Amber De Buizer | CDO Highest-paid employee | 35 | $201,699 | $29,181 |
| Maria Vazquez Mata | COO Highest-paid employee | 35 | $194,337 | $21,125 |
| Cynthia Chagolla | CPO Officer | 35 | $190,519 | $16,986 |
| Sarah Rocklin | Director of Human Resources Highest-paid employee | 35 | $156,471 | $12,112 |
| Alexis Moody | Directing Attorney Highest-paid employee | 35 | $144,224 | $18,398 |
| Tamara Schane | Supervising Attorney Highest-paid employee | 35 | $144,774 | $10,711 |
| Melissa Hollatz | President (end 6/25) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Catherine Zinn | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Erik J Olson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Celio | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Neel Chatterjee | Board Member (end 12/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Calise Cheng | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rodger Cole | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alexis Coll | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
30 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Fowler | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Richard G Frenkel | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jeremiah Gordon | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Darryl Grant | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Paul Sing Grewal | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Willie Hernandez | Board Member (end 11/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jonathan Hicks | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Natasha Innocenti | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Deanna Kwong | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Emily Lam | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Thomas Larkins | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Yabo Lin | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Scott Maples | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brian Martin | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kerry McLean | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sonal Mehta | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Suzan Miller | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Alessandra Murata | Board Member (start 3/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Elizabeth O'Callahan | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Andrew Ong | Board Member (start 10/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Richard Ostiller | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Phuong Phillips | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Pipkin | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Melissa Rick | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Melynnie Rizvi | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mark Rowland | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rick Runkel | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sarita Venkat | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Melanie D Vinson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mitchell Zuklie | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 47 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amber De Buizer | CDO Highest-paid employee | 35 | $214,897 | $3,360 |
| Alison Brunner | CEO Officer | 35 | $213,750 | $4,335 |
| Cynthia Chagolla | CPO Officer | 35 | $198,208 | $10,856 |
| Maria Vazquez Mata | COO Highest-paid employee | 35 | $184,000 | $17,627 |
| Andrew Cain | Directing Attorney Highest-paid employee | 35 | $167,770 | $28,436 |
| Melanie Ovanezian | Controller Highest-paid employee | 35 | $154,054 | $34,329 |
| Sarah Rocklin | Director of Human Resources Highest-paid employee | 35 | $156,037 | $10,657 |
| Melissa Hollatz | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Catherine Zinn | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Erik J Olson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Celio | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Neel Chatterjee | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Calise Cheng | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rodger Cole | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alexis Coll | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Matt Fawcett | Board Member (end 6/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Adam Fliss | Board Member (end 7/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Fowler | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard G Frenkel | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeremiah Gordon | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Darryl Grant | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Sing Grewal | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Willie Hernandez | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jonathan Hicks | Board Member (start 1/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Natasha Innocenti | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Deanna Kwong | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Emily Lam | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Larkins | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Yabo Lin | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Maples | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Martin | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kerry McLean | Board Member (start 1/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sonal Mehta | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Suzan Miller | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth O'Callahan | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard Ostiller | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura M Owen | Board Member (end 12/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Phuong Phillips | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Pipkin | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Melissa Rick | Board Member (start 1/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Melynnie Rizvi | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Rowland | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rick Runkel | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarita Venkat | Board Member (start 1/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Melanie D Vinson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Zuckert | Board Member (end 10/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mitchell Zuklie | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 44 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alison Brunner | CEO Officer | 35 | $210,375 | $0 |
| Andrew Cain | Directing Attorney Highest-paid employee | 35 | $154,678 | $23,264 |
| Melanie Ovanezian | Controller Highest-paid employee | 35 | $147,874 | $13,094 |
| Sarah Rocklin | Director of Human Resources Highest-paid employee | 35 | $153,102 | $6,545 |
| Brooke Friedman | Directing Attorney Highest-paid employee | 35 | $148,205 | $10,716 |
| Nathan C Lingat-Thomas | Dir. of Impact & Evaluation Highest-paid employee | 35 | $136,097 | $2,491 |
| Elizabeth Pipkin | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Catherine Zinn | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Erik J Olson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Neel Chaterjee | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Calise Cheng | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rodger Cole | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alexis Coll | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Matt Fawcett | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Adam Fliss | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Fowler | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard G Frenkel | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeremiah Gordon | Board Member (start 7/22) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Darryl Grant | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Sing Grewal | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Russell C Hansen | Board Member (end 4/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Willie Hernandez | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Melissa Hollatz | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Natasha Innocenti | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Larkins | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Yabo Lin | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Maples | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Martin | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sonal Mehta | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Suzan Miller | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard Ostiller | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura M Owen | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Louise Pentland | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Phuong Phillips | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Melynnie Rizvi | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Erika Rottenberg | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Rowland | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rick Runkel | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John F Schultz | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Vicki S Veenker | Board Member (end 2/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Melanie D Vinson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Young | Board Member (end 10/22) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Zuckert | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cynthia Chagolla | CPO (start 1/23) Officer | 35 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4 N 2ND STREET SUITE 1300, SAN JOSE, CA 95113-1308
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Alison Brunner, 4 North Second Street Suite 1300, San Jose, CA 95113
- Signed the 990
- Alison Brunner, CEO
- Phone
- (408) 350-7264
- Website
- www.lawfoundation.org
- Return prepared by
- Harrington Group CPAs LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 52-1014754 or by the name LAW FOUNDATION OF SILICON VALLEY.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
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 accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $4,720,470
- 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.Expenses $2,447,506
- 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.Expenses $2,100,512
- The Pro Bono Program offers a wide array of pro bono opportunities to attorneys and other legal staff working in law firms, corporate legal departments, and solo practices.Expenses $457,865 · revenue $125,943
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-1014754
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1982
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Crime and legal-related (I80C)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $18,583,268
- Income (IRS master file)
- $13,488,429
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $13,202,610 | $12,529,811 | $18,583,268 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $17,398,695 | $14,386,157 | $18,784,741 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $13,576,704 | $13,913,653 | $17,085,456 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $12,960,116 | $13,305,819 | $12,108,539 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 52-1014754).
Questions about LAW FOUNDATION OF SILICON VALLEY
- What is the EIN of LAW FOUNDATION OF SILICON VALLEY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LAW FOUNDATION OF SILICON VALLEY is 52-1014754.
- Is LAW FOUNDATION OF SILICON VALLEY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
- Are donations to LAW FOUNDATION OF SILICON VALLEY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LAW FOUNDATION OF SILICON VALLEY file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of LAW FOUNDATION OF SILICON VALLEY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LAW FOUNDATION OF SILICON VALLEY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LAW FOUNDATION OF SILICON VALLEY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Alison Brunner.
- Who are the officers and directors of LAW FOUNDATION OF SILICON VALLEY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 45 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $236,950 (Alison Brunner, CEO).
- How much revenue does LAW FOUNDATION OF SILICON VALLEY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $13,202,610, expenses of $12,529,811 and total assets of $18,583,268 at year end.
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