Nonprofit · EIN 71-0942040
LAS POSITAS COLLEGE FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · LIVERMORE, CA 94551
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $990,588 | $965,290 | $25,298 | $11,703,889 | $80,561 | $11,623,328 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,008,487 | $826,382 | $182,105 | $11,018,266 | $45,147 | $10,973,119 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $849,321 | $933,670 | -$84,349 | $10,143,069 | $183,831 | $9,959,238 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $540,666
- of which government grants
- $10,000
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $449,922
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $179,196
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $399,419
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $62,295
- Other salaries and wages
- $57,332
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $187,434
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $46,732
- Travel
- $5,396
- Program services (functional)
- $738,177
- Management and general (functional)
- $176,517
- Fundraising (functional)
- $50,596
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $11,018,266
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,703,889
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $80,561
- Net assets, end of year
- $11,623,328
- Publicly traded securities
- $10,854,430
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $127,305
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $11,496,023
- Gross receipts
- $1,363,227
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2003
- 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 | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Cooper | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $64,745 | $124,444 | $35,828 |
| Stephen Lanza | Immediate Past-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kirsten Barranti | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Timothy Cooper | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dyrell Foster | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sean Brooks | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lynn Seppala | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Ott | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bradley Dyer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lori Souza | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Barry Russell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Cynthia Ross | Vice Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Monica Davila | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Walker-Wade | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Cooper | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $44,982 | $147,374 | $34,881 |
| Stephen Lanza | Immediate Past-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kirsten Barranti | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Timothy Cooper | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dyrell Foster | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sean Brooks | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lynn Seppala | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Ott | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bradley Dyer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lori Souza | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Barry Russell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Cynthia Ross | Vice Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Monica Davila | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Walker-Wade | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Cooper | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $51,325 | $109,237 | $15,665 |
| Stephen Lanza | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lori Souza | Immediate Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Charles Crohare | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dyrell Foster | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gavin Shea | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lynn Seppala | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Ott | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Beth McCormick | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kirsten Barranti | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Barry Russell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Cynthia Ross | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Timothy Cooper | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Monica Davila | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Walker-Wade | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Anette Raichbart | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3000 CAMPUS HILL DR, LIVERMORE, CA 94551-7623
- In care of
- % DAVID MERTES
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Kenneth Cooper, 3000 Campus Hill Drive, Livermore, CA 945517623
- Signed the 990
- Kenneth Cooper, Executive Director
- Phone
- (925) 424-1010
- Website
- www.lpcfoundation
- Return prepared by
- Allworth Tax Solutions
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 71-0942040 or by the name LAS POSITAS COLLEGE FOUNDATION.
- 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
To support and advance the College and its students through active resource development and effective community partnerships.
Program accomplishments
- The Las Positas College Foundation believes that affordable, high-quality education and career training are essential to the prosperity of the Tri-Valley region and its residents. Because state funding rarely covers all student and program needs, the Foundation actively secures additional resources through gifts, bequests, grants, events, and partnerships with local businesses, laboratories, educational institutions, and community organizations.A California community college education remains one of the most affordable pathways to higher education and workforce preparation. However, many students continue to face financial barriers related to textbooks, transportation, childcare, housing, food insecurity, and reduced work opportunities while enrolled. Scholarships and programmatic support remain critical to helping students persist and complete their educational goals.One of the Foundation's primary missions is to provide scholarships to deserving students. To date, the Foundation has awarded more than $2 million in scholarships supporting transfer, career technical education, performing arts, STEM, athletics, veterans, re-entry students, and first-generation college students. During 2024-2025, scholarship support continued to expand through donor stewardship, investment growth, and planned giving efforts.In 2025, the Foundation received a significant estate gift of approximately $194,500 from the estate of Ken Ross to establish a new Musical Theater Award recognizing performing arts students at Las Positas College.The Foundation continued to strengthen partnerships with community and industry organizations, including UNCLE Credit Union, UC Merced, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratories, Lam Research, and the Livermore Valley Craft Beer Foundation. These partnerships support student success, workforce development, STEM education, veterans programming, and career-connected learning opportunities.The Foundation also expanded community leadership and governance through the addition of two new members to the Board of Directors during the fiscal year.The Foundation provides financial and programmatic support in the following areas:Scholarships and Student Support Need- and merit-based scholarships Support for veterans, re-entry students, STEM students, and first-generation students Early Childhood Development Center scholarships for student parents Textbook assistance and textbook loaner support Veterans Resource Center support including textbook, technology, tutoring, and basic-needs assistanceTeaching and Learning Initiatives Faculty and staff innovation grants Professional development and enriched instructional programs Student Government textbook support Continued support for Math Jam and the RAW Center President's Scholars Program President's Speaker Series and campus inclusion initiativesSTEM and Workforce Development Support for Sandia Science Bowl and STEM-related programming Collaboration with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and Sandia National Laboratories Support for engineering, advanced manufacturing, and public safety programs Support for workforce and career technical education initiativesPerforming Arts and Literary Programs Scholarships and fundraising support for music, theater, dance, and arts students Support for the Literary Arts Festival, Las Po Film Festival, and student publications Support for speech and debate activities and other student enrichment opportunitiesAthletics Scholarship support for student-athletes Assistance with athletic fundraising and student engagement initiativesCommunity and Student Success Initiatives Support for Umoja, Puente, and other learning communities Support for student-centered campus events and engagement activities Collaboration with local schools and community organizations on educational outreach and enrichment opportunitiesThe Foundation remains committed to supporting Las Positas College students, faculty, and programs through philanthropy, stewardship, and strategic community partnerships that advance student access, equity, workforce preparation, and educational excellence.Expenses $738,177 · grants $399,419
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
- 71-0942040
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Organization supporting a government college or university
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B11)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,703,889
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,363,227
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $990,588 | $965,290 | $11,703,889 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,008,487 | $826,382 | $11,018,266 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $849,321 | $933,670 | $10,143,069 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,130,500 | $816,026 | $9,751,542 | 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 71-0942040).
Questions about LAS POSITAS COLLEGE FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of LAS POSITAS COLLEGE FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LAS POSITAS COLLEGE FOUNDATION is 71-0942040.
- Is LAS POSITAS COLLEGE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to LAS POSITAS COLLEGE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LAS POSITAS COLLEGE FOUNDATION 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 LAS POSITAS COLLEGE FOUNDATION 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 LAS POSITAS COLLEGE FOUNDATION 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 LAS POSITAS COLLEGE FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Kenneth Cooper.
- Who are the officers and directors of LAS POSITAS COLLEGE FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $64,745 (Kenneth Cooper, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does LAS POSITAS COLLEGE FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $990,588, expenses of $965,290 and total assets of $11,703,889 at year end.
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