Nonprofit · EIN 77-0166138
PIVOTAL CONNECTIONS
Tax-exempt · SAN JOSE, CA 95159
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $4,473,274 | $4,105,237 | $368,037 | $10,655,143 | $284,417 | $10,370,726 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $4,386,629 | $5,013,390 | -$626,761 | $9,692,369 | $318,689 | $9,373,680 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,836,504 | $5,094,035 | -$2,257,531 | $10,068,531 | $302,235 | $9,766,296 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,115,129
- of which government grants
- $725,556
- Program service revenue
- $1,010,716
- Investment income
- $346,683
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $97,473
- Other revenue
- $746
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $291,069
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $463,935
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,205,932
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,119,583
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $71,725
- Occupancy
- $66,576
- Travel
- $5,956
- Depreciation
- $3,510
- Program services (functional)
- $2,870,031
- Management and general (functional)
- $599,546
- Fundraising (functional)
- $635,660
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,692,369
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,655,143
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $284,417
- Net assets, end of year
- $10,370,726
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,475
- Publicly traded securities
- $7,574,347
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $10,227,662
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $143,064
- Gross receipts
- $5,358,462
- Employees
- 39
- Volunteers
- 150
- Year formed
- 1987
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATT BELL | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $215,088 | $18,072 |
| CHELSEY SOUZA | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $182,907 | $29,487 |
| CANDICE CHUNG | CHIEF FINANCIAL & OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $180,976 | $20,961 |
| ASHLEY MATYSIAK | DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM PARTNERSHIPS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,626 | $6,216 |
| PRIYA MISTRY | DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,563 | $0 |
| SAVONNA STENDER-BONDESSON | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,652 | $0 |
| RACHEL REHERT | DIRECTOR OF DATA, LEARNING & EVALUATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,239 | $6,854 |
| MARIBETH PORTZ | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL SILVERGATE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LUPE DIAZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATTIE CORTESE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONTAE LARTIGUE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NKIA RICHARDSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMESA ROGERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE SAVIAGE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBYN KLITGAARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LISA SOBRATO SONSINI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NADIA PATEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMY CAPPELLANTI-WOLF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEBORAH PERRY PISCIONE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATT BELL | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $187,668 | $12,945 |
| MARIE-CHRISTINE BUSQUE | VP OF PROGRAMS (UNTIL 08/2023) Highest-paid employee | 40 | $160,969 | $16,745 |
| CHELSEY SOUZA | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $147,090 | $13,121 |
| CANDICE CHUNG | CFOO Officer | 40 | $131,003 | $10,727 |
| PRIYA MISTRY | DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,048 | $5,282 |
| MICHAEL SAVIAGE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY CAPPELLANTI-WOLF | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL SILVERGLATE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LUPE DIAZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA SOBRATO SONSINI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIBETH PORTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NADIA PATEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANTE LARTIGUE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NKIA RICHARDSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATTI CORTESE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELISE CUTINI | CEO (UNTIL 03/2023) Officer | 40 | $180,843 | $19,411 |
| JANE MACHIN | CFOO (UNTIL 02/2023) Officer | 40 | $181,844 | $7,472 |
| MARIE-CHRISTINE BUSQUE | VP OF PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $149,325 | $9,792 |
| CANDICE CHUNG | CFOO (STARTED 04/2023) Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| CHELSEY SOUZA | CHIEF DEV. OFFICER (STARTED 03/2023) Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT BELL | CEO (STARTED 01/2023) Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SAVIAGE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY CAPPELLANTI-WOLF | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL SILVERGLATE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LUPE DIAZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 10/2022) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA SOBRATO SONSINI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE FLORES | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 10/2022) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIBETH PORTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NADIA PATEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANTE LARTIGUE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NKIA RICHARDSON | DIRECTOR (STARTED 02/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATTI CORTESE | DIRECTOR (STARTED 06/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 26835, SAN JOSE, CA 95159-6835
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MATT BELL, PO BOX 26835, SAN JOSE, CA 95159
- Signed the 990
- CANDICE CHUNG, CHIEF FINANCIAL & OPERATING OFFICER
- Phone
- (408) 484-6200
- Website
- WWW.PIVOTALNOW.ORG
- Return prepared by
- EASY OFFICE DBA JITASA
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 77-0166138 or by the name PIVOTAL CONNECTIONS.
- 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 HELP YOUNG PEOPLE IN AND FROM FOSTER CARE REALIZE THEIR EDUCATION GOALS BY PROVIDING TRAUMA-RESPONSIVE INDIVIDUALIZED ACADEMIC COACHING, COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND CAREER READINESS SUPPORT.
Program accomplishments
- POST-SECONDARY COACHING & SCHOLARSHIPS: FOCUSED ON IMPROVING LIFE OUTCOMES FOR CURRENT AND FORMER FOSTER YOUTH SCHOLARS AS THEY ENROLL IN POST-SECONDARY DEGREE OR CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS AND LOOK AHEAD TO CAREER POSSIBILITIES. COACHES HELP STUDENTS NAVIGATE THE COLLEGE EXPERIENCE, ACCESS RESOURCES, AND MAINTAIN FOCUS ON ACADEMIC SUCCESS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR UP TO FIVE YEARS. SCHOLARS ALSO WORK WITH COACHES TO BUILD THEIR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SKILLS, AND AS THEY APPROACH GRADUATION, BUILD THEIR RESUMES, INTERVIEW SKILLS, AND RESEARCH AND APPLY FOR POTENTIAL JOB OPPORTUNITIES.Expenses $1,227,753
- MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL COACHING: INTENSIVE, ONE-ON-ONE SERVICES AND ACADEMIC COACHING FOR FOSTER YOUTH STARTING AS EARLY AS THE 8TH GRADE. COACHES MEET REGULARLY WITH THE YOUTH ON THEIR ROSTERS TO CHECK IN ON ACADEMIC PROGRESS, IDENTIFY BARRIERS TO SUCCESS, DEFINE AND STICK TO A PLAN FOR GRADUATION, AND SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF SUCCESS SKILLS. AS SCHOLARS PROGRESS THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL, COACHES ALSO PROVIDE COLLEGE EXPLORATION SUPPORT INCLUDING APPLICATION AND MATRICULATION SUPPORT, COLLEGE TOURS, FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIP RESEARCH.Expenses $1,093,523
- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CAREER READINESS: SCHOLARS BUILD THEIR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SKILLS THROUGH CAREER-FOCUSED COACHING, WORKSHOPS, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, AND RESOURCES FOR PART- AND FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT AND INTERNSHIPS. THE ORGANIZATION'S CORPORATE PARTNERS HOST CAREER DAYS FOR SCHOLARS WHICH ALLOW THEM TO LEARN ABOUT THE VARIETY OF CAREER OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO THEM, LEARN ABOUT DIFFERENT PROFESSIONAL SETTINGS, AND BUILD THEIR NETWORKING SKILLS. CLOSER TO GRADUATION, SCHOLARS AND COACHES WORK TOGETHER TO BUILD THEIR RESUMES, HONE INTERVIEW SKILLS, RESEARCH AND APPLY FOR POTENTIAL JOB OPPORTUNITIES.Expenses $140,531
- OTHER PROGRAMSExpenses $408,224
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
- 77-0166138
- 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
- 1989
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $10,655,143
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,358,462
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $4,473,274 | $4,105,237 | $10,655,143 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $4,386,629 | $5,013,390 | $9,692,369 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,836,504 | $5,094,035 | $10,068,531 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 77-0166138).
Questions about PIVOTAL CONNECTIONS
- What is the EIN of PIVOTAL CONNECTIONS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PIVOTAL CONNECTIONS is 77-0166138.
- Is PIVOTAL CONNECTIONS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1989.
- Are donations to PIVOTAL CONNECTIONS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PIVOTAL CONNECTIONS 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 PIVOTAL CONNECTIONS 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 PIVOTAL CONNECTIONS 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 PIVOTAL CONNECTIONS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MATT BELL.
- Who are the officers and directors of PIVOTAL CONNECTIONS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $215,088 (MATT BELL, CEO).
- How much revenue does PIVOTAL CONNECTIONS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,473,274, expenses of $4,105,237 and total assets of $10,655,143 at year end.
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