Nonprofit · EIN 77-0053005
CALIFORNIA FAMILY FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · MENLO PARK, CA 94025
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $4,548,723 | $4,623,922 | -$75,199 | $73,485,734 | $3,825,110 | $69,660,624 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $14,653,180 | $4,152,330 | $10,500,850 | $72,167,643 | $4,530,222 | $67,637,421 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $13,097,475 | $3,894,496 | $9,202,979 | $59,900,319 | $5,040,746 | $54,859,573 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,684,576
- Program service revenue
- $730,818
- Investment income
- $695,784
- Net rental income
- $1,324,399
- Other revenue
- $1,437,545
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $292,200
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,186,137
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,032,450
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $4,525
- Accounting fees
- $20,300
- Occupancy
- $452,350
- Depreciation
- $534,125
- Program services (functional)
- $4,350,905
- Management and general (functional)
- $213,475
- Fundraising (functional)
- $59,542
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $72,249,613
- Total assets, end of year
- $73,485,734
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,825,110
- Net assets, end of year
- $69,660,624
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $35,439,368
- Publicly traded securities
- $31,649,739
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $69,660,624
- Gross receipts
- $5,588,248
- Employees
- 46
- Volunteers
- 150
- Year formed
- 1984
- 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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priscilla Taylor | Beechwood School Principal Key employee | 40 | $154,495 | $7,002 |
| Melinda Christopherson | Finance Director Officer | 40 | $109,162 | $15,432 |
| John Laurance | Beechwood School Teacher Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,827 | $14,556 |
| Konstance Kirkendoll | Beechwood School Teacher Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,434 | $13,248 |
| Antonia Chu | Beechwood School Teacher Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,492 | $6,996 |
| Angela Harrington | Beechwood School Teacher Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,230 | $5,520 |
| Richard Jacobsen | Vice President Officer | 10 | $18,400 | $0 |
| Michael Jacobsen | President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Jacobsen | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Howard Pearson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lund Smith | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Julia Jacobsen | Secretary Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priscilla Taylor | Beechwood School Principal Highest-paid employee | 40 | $144,245 | $7,302 |
| Antonia Chu | Beechwood Teacher Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,315 | $7,056 |
| Melinda Christopherson | Finance Director Officer | 40 | $104,678 | $14,944 |
| John Laurance | Beechwood School Teacher Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,651 | $14,044 |
| Katherine Pforzheimer | Beechwood School Teacher Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,369 | $4,981 |
| Richard Jacobsen | Vice President Officer | 10 | $62,000 | $0 |
| Susan Jacobsen | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Howard Pearson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lund Smith | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Jacobsen | President Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Julia Jacobsen | Secretary Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priscilla Taylor | Beechwood School Principal Highest-paid employee | 40 | $140,462 | $7,302 |
| Melinda Christopherson | Finance Director Officer | 40 | $96,549 | $12,616 |
| Richard Jacobsen | Vice President Officer | 5 | $78,000 | $0 |
| Susan Jacobsen | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Howard Pearson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lund Smith | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Julia Jacobsen | Secretary Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Jacobsen | President Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 50 TERMINAL AVE, MENLO PARK, CA 94025-1272
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Richard Jacobsen, 50 Terminal Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025
- Signed the 990
- Melinda Christopherson, Finance Director
- Phone
- (650) 327-5052
- Website
- www.cafamilyfoundation.org
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 77-0053005 or by the name CALIFORNIA FAMILY 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
The California Family Foundation provides educational programs and housing assistance for low-income families in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties.
Program accomplishments
- Beechwood School is a year round, high quality elementary and middle school education program (Transitional Kindergarten to Eighth Grade) for lower-income, under-served children emphasizing small classes, hands-on learning, self-esteem building, excellent staff and parent participation. Children are taught a broad curriculum including all the basics plus computer skills, music, drama, art, Spanish, outdoor education, field trips, physical education and service learning. Students typically move on to private or charter high schools. The high school graduation rate of our students is 95% while much fewer students from the local elementary school district complete high school. We serve 170 students from over 130 families.Expenses $3,706,294 · revenue $363,978
- Our Below-Market Rate Housing Program provides quality housing for low-income families in an effort to increase the educational opportunities for both children and adults. Program support encourages and advises families on increasing their job skills and learning skills for home ownership.Expenses $596,403 · revenue $366,840
- Sky Mountain and Quickwater Ranches are located in Victor, ID and are used primarily for outdoor education programs for teenagers, families, couples and college students. The programs are run completely by volunteers and are offered at no cost to the participants. Expenses are for food, supplies, transportation, maintenance and utilities.Expenses $48,208
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 77-0053005
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1986
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B24Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $73,485,734
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,588,248
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $4,548,723 | $4,623,922 | $73,485,734 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $14,653,180 | $4,152,330 | $72,167,643 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $13,097,475 | $3,894,496 | $59,900,319 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $5,289,194 | $3,608,410 | $45,873,339 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | 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 77-0053005).
Questions about CALIFORNIA FAMILY FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of CALIFORNIA FAMILY FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CALIFORNIA FAMILY FOUNDATION is 77-0053005.
- Is CALIFORNIA FAMILY FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1986.
- Are donations to CALIFORNIA FAMILY FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CALIFORNIA FAMILY 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 CALIFORNIA FAMILY FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CALIFORNIA FAMILY FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CALIFORNIA FAMILY FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names Richard Jacobsen.
- Who are the officers and directors of CALIFORNIA FAMILY FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $154,495 (Priscilla Taylor, Beechwood School Principal).
- How much revenue does CALIFORNIA FAMILY FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,548,723, expenses of $4,623,922 and total assets of $73,485,734 at year end.
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