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Nonprofit · EIN 81-0656582

SANTA VISITS ALVISO FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · ALVISO, CA 95002

Financials

$488K$333K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SANTA VISITS ALVISO FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$488,327$333,249$155,078$1,630,065$0$1,630,065
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$440,188
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$48,139

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$150,570
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$333,249

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,474,987
Total assets, end of year
$1,630,065
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$1,630,065
Publicly traded securities
$108,341
Net assets without donor restrictions
$305,626
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,324,439
Gross receipts
$488,327
Employees
0
Volunteers
30
Year formed
2005
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RICHARD SANTOSChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
MICHAEL J GROSSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
10$0
JUDY SANTIAGOFOUNDER
Trustee or director
20$0
MARK WAGNERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ROLANE SANTOSSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
JIM REVELBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ALBERT ESTRADABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1012, ALVISO, CA 95002-1012
In care of
% RICHARD P SANTOS
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
MICHAEL J GROSS, PO BOX 1012, ALVISO, CA 95002
Signed the 990
JUDY SANTIAGO, BOARD MEMBER
Phone
(408) 234-3520
Return prepared by
Paul Michael CPA

Mission

PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND PROGRAMS TO THE ALVISO COMMUNITY INCLUDING STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS, SUMMER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS, A READING PROGRAM AT THE ALVISO LIBRARY, FREE SUMMER SWIM LESSONS FOR ALVISO CHILDREN, AS WELL AS, FREE SWIM FOR THEIR FAMILIES, AND OUR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM FOR ALVISO STUDENTS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • GRANT TO GEORGE MAYNE ELEMENTARY - TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR SCHOOL EQUIPMENT AND ACTIVITIES THAT MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE DUE TO FINANCIAL SHORTFALL. TO PROVIDE A BETTER EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT AND EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENTS.
    Expenses $150,570 · grants $150,570
  • SVAF SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM GRANTED SCHOLARSHIPS TO 34 STUDENTS IN 2025 (RANGED FROM $2,250 TO $4,500 EACH). FUNDS PAID FOR: TUITION, BOOKS, FEES, AND OTHER RELATED EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES. GRANTS ARE PAID IN TWO INSTALLMENTS, WITH THE INITIAL PAYMENT AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SCHOOL YEAR AND THE SECOND PAYMENT MID-YEAR AFTER REVIEWING STUDENT PROGRESS AND GRADES. APPLICANTS FOR A GRANT MUST COMPLETE AN APPLICATION, OBTAIN TWO REFERENCE LETTERS, COMPLETE AN ESSAY ON THEIR EDUCATIONAL GOALS AND BE INTERVIEWED BY THE SVAF BOARD OR A BOARD MEMBER SELECTED BY THE BOARD. THE SELECTED PERSON MAKES THE FINAL DECISION FOR GRANTING A SCHOLARSHIP. THE PROGRAM DOES NOT SEEK STUDENTS WITH THE HIGHEST GRADES AND ACHIEVEMENTS, RATHER PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS FOR STUDENTS LOOKING FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO IMPROVE THEMSELVES.
    Expenses $148,504
  • (1)READING PROGRAM AT ALVISO COMMUNITY LIBRARY (2) COMPASS POINT CLASS MENTORING PROGRAM FOR ALVISO STUDENTS
    Expenses $13,078
  • THE ANT SWIMMING SCHOOL OFFERS FREE SWIMMMING LESSONS TO ALVISO CHILDREN AND FREE SWIMMING FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY. THIS SWIM PROGRAM IS 100% FUNDED BY SVAF.
    Expenses $8,115
  • SVAF CHRISTMAS PROGRAM TO PROMOTE CONNECTION WITHIN THE COMMUNITY FOR ALL FAMILIES OF STUDENTS WHO ATTEND GEORGE MAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN ALVISO FOR FREE. SVAF CONDUCTED THE HOLIDAY EVENT WITH THE SCHOOL OFFICIALS AND LOCAL DIGNITARIES IN ATTENDANCE, TABLES AVAILABLE FOR LOCAL VENDOR AND AGENCIES TO PROVIDE RESOURCES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. BOOK AND TOY WAS HANDED OUT TO EACH CHILD. PRINTED PHOTO WITH SANTA CLAUS FOR EACH FAMILY. LUNCH IS PROVIDED BY LOCAL BUSINESSES. SECOND HARVEST WAS PRESENT AND WAS HANDING OUT 25 LBS BOX OF FRESH PRODUCE.
    Expenses $7,469
  • THE ALVISO ROBOTICS PROGRAM PROVIDES ALVISO CHILDREN, GRADES 4 THROUGH 12 AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXTEND STEM SKILLS THROUGH ROBOTICS TECHNOLOGY. STUDENTS BUILD MACHINES TO LEARN THE PRINCIPALS OF ROBOTICS INCLUDING PROBLEM SOLVING AND COMPUTER CODING. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES BASIC ROBOTICS INSTRUCTION TO THE STUDENTS ATTENDING GEORGE MAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
    Expenses $5,000
  • SVAF EASTER EGG HUNT PROGRAM - PARTNER WITH ALVISO YOUTH CENTER (LOCATED NEXT TO GEORGE MAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN ALVISO) TO ENRICH THE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM.
    Expenses $513
  • GRANT TO GEORGE MAYNE ELEMENTARY PTA - TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR SCHOOL PTA FOR SCHOOL EVENTS THAT MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE DUE TO FINANCIAL SHORTFALL. TO PROVIDE A BETTER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENTS.

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
81-0656582
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
2005
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,630,065
Income (IRS master file)
$488,327

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025–––IRS
990December 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$263,163$148,591$1,178,801IRS
990December 2022$273,164$164,321$1,064,229IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about SANTA VISITS ALVISO FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of SANTA VISITS ALVISO FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SANTA VISITS ALVISO FOUNDATION is 81-0656582.
Is SANTA VISITS ALVISO FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
Are donations to SANTA VISITS ALVISO FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SANTA VISITS ALVISO 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 SANTA VISITS ALVISO FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SANTA VISITS ALVISO FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of SANTA VISITS ALVISO FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MICHAEL J GROSS.
Who are the officers and directors of SANTA VISITS ALVISO FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does SANTA VISITS ALVISO FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $488,327, expenses of $333,249 and total assets of $1,630,065 at year end.

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