Nonprofit · EIN 94-3092396
AMERICAN LEADERSHIP FORUM
Also known as SILICON VALLEY CHAPTER
Tax-exempt · SAN JOSE, CA 95126
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,427,353 | $1,922,458 | -$495,105 | $2,559,267 | $696,206 | $1,863,061 |
| April 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,780,444 | $1,754,327 | $26,117 | $3,062,317 | $656,717 | $2,405,600 |
| April 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,862,104 | $1,633,898 | $228,206 | $3,004,508 | $639,612 | $2,364,896 |
| April 30, 2022 | 990 | $1,848,574 | $1,683,097 | $165,477 | $2,618,295 | $462,330 | $2,155,965 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $517,043
- Program service revenue
- $656,880
- Investment income
- $253,430
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $205,223
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $885,892
- Other salaries and wages
- $80,740
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,111,470
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $36,360
- Occupancy
- $29,004
- Travel
- $9,723
- Depreciation
- $1,566
- Program services (functional)
- $1,460,865
- Management and general (functional)
- $218,780
- Fundraising (functional)
- $242,813
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,062,317
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,559,267
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $696,206
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,863,061
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,727
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,947,110
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,387,123
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $475,938
- Gross receipts
- $1,427,353
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2000
- 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 April 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUZANNE ST JOHN-CRANE | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $300,024 |
| JENNY NIKLAUS | CHIEF FACILITATION OFFICER Officer | 40 | $189,862 |
| MARK TOLLEY | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $136,271 |
| SARAH FLYNN | CHIEF IMPACT OFFICER Officer | 40 | $134,719 |
| RICHARD VEGA | CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $109,624 |
| DAVE BABULAK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DAVID EPPS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| HEATHER RANGEL | CHAIR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| HSING KUNG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JAYNE BATTEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JON HICKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| KEN YEAGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| KIM RIVERA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| LEE OTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MARY DENT | TREASURER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICA MAYO | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| REBECCA VERMEULEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| SHARON BINGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| TINA BROWN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| TOM GILES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended April 30, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUZANNE ST JOHN-CRANE | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $307,649 |
| JENNY NIKLAUS | CHIEF FACILITATION OFFICER Officer | 40 | $175,833 |
| MARK TOLLEY | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $131,372 |
| SARAH FLYNN | CHIEF IMPACT OFFICER Officer | 40 | $129,876 |
| RICHARD VEGA | CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $114,573 |
| JAYNE BATTEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SHARON BINGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHRIS CHENG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARY DENT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAVID EPPS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TOM GILES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JON HICKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROSALYNN HUGHEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| HSING KUNG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICA MAYO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANITA NUNES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LEE OTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| HEATHER RANGEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KIM RIVERA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TONI VANWINKLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAVID YARNOLD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KEN YEAGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended April 30, 2023: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUZANNE ST JOHN-CRANE | CEO Officer | 40 | $291,729 | $2,942 |
| JENNIFER C NIKLAUS | CFO Officer | 40 | $175,376 | $1,707 |
| AKEMI SARAH FLYNN | CHIEF IMPACT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,855 | $3,550 |
| MARK H TOLLEY | VP OPERATIONS Officer | 40 | $121,652 | $1,168 |
| RICHARD VEGA | DIRECTOR OF MARKETING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,896 | $1,023 |
| JAYNE BATTEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MUHAMMED CHAUDHRY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS CHENG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY DENT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID EPPS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM GILES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JON HICKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSALYNN HUGHEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HSING KUNG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANITA NUNES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LEE OTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER RANGEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARION RITTLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM RIVERA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICH SLAVIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TONI VANWINKLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID YARNOLD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN HOLLAR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT SAPIEN JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELLY KAPOOR COLLINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended April 30, 2022: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUZANNE D ST JOHN-CRANE | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $281,217 | $11,418 |
| JENNIFER C NIKLAUS | CHIEF IMPACT Key employee | 40 | $164,187 | $11,781 |
| MARK H TOLLEY | VP OPERATIONS Officer | 40 | $116,668 | $9,166 |
| HEATHER RANGEL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICH SLAVIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JON HICKS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS CHENG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN HOLLAR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARION RITTLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAYNE BATTEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID YARNOLD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT SAPIEN JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANITA NUNES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LEE OTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM RIVERA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY DENT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID EPPS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM GILES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELLY COLLINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MUHAMMED CHAUDHRY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HSING KUNG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSALYNN HUGHEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TONI VANWINKLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1400 PARKMOOR AVE STE 280, SAN JOSE, CA 95126-3735
- In care of
- % SILICON VALLEY CHAPTER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ERICA YEW, 1400 PARKMOOR AVENUE 280, SAN JOSE, CA 95126
- Signed the 990
- ERICA YEW, CEO
- Phone
- (408) 554-2000
- Website
- WWW.ALFSV.ORG
- Return prepared by
- NOVOGRADAC & COMPANY LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-3092396 or by the name AMERICAN LEADERSHIP FORUM.
- 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 ORGANIZATION IS PASSIONATELY COMMITTED TO BUILDING DIVERSE NETWORKS OF LEADERS FOCUSED ON PERSONAL AND COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION IN ORDER TO CREATE AN INCLUSIVE AND THRIVING SILICON VALLEY.
Program accomplishments
- SENIOR FELLOWS ENGAGEMENT AND IMPACT: GRADUATES OF THE FELLOWS PROGRAM JOIN THE RANKS OF SENIOR FELLOWS, A MORE THAN 700 MEMBER STRONG AND GROWING GROUP OF DISTINGUISHED SILICON VALLEY LEADERS. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO ENGAGE SENIOR FELLOWS AND SUPPORT THEM IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH AFFINITY GROUPS, COACHING, REFERRALS, REUNIONS, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES.Expenses $724,255 · revenue $386,028
- FELLOWS PROGRAMS: DEMONSTRATED LEADERS ARE BROUGHT TOGETHER TO EXPLORE PROCESSES OF COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP THAT STRENGTHEN THEIR CAPACITY TO ADDRESS PUBLIC ISSUES IN SILICON VALLEY. CLASSES ARE COMPRISED OF 25 LEADERS FROM MULTIPLE SECTORS WITH VARIOUS BACKGROUNDS AND INTERESTS. THE PROGRAM CENTERS ON THE PREMISE THAT GOOD LEADERSHIP REQUIRES A SENSE OF CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY, A POSITIVE VISION, AND THE ABILITY TO FOSTER A CLIMATE OF TRUST AND OPEN DIALOGUE AMONG DIVERSE CONSTITUENCIES, ALONG WITH NETWORK LEADERSHIP SKILLS.Expenses $508,166 · revenue $270,852
- TIME CAPSULE (BLACK DIRECTOR ARCHIVE PROJECT)Expenses $222,819 · revenue $65,000
- THANH DO MEMORIALExpenses $5,625
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 April, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | April 30, 2026 | September 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | April 30, 2025 | September 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | April 30, 2024 | September 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 94-3092396
- 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
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- April
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,559,267
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,427,353
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | April 2025 | $1,427,353 | $1,922,458 | $2,559,267 | XML |
| 990 | April 2024 | $1,780,444 | $1,754,327 | $3,062,317 | XML |
| 990 | April 2023 | $1,862,104 | $1,633,898 | $3,004,508 | XML |
| 990 | April 2022 | $1,848,574 | $1,683,097 | $2,618,295 | XML |
| 990 | April 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | April 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | April 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | April 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 94-3092396).
Questions about AMERICAN LEADERSHIP FORUM
- What is the EIN of AMERICAN LEADERSHIP FORUM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN LEADERSHIP FORUM is 94-3092396.
- Is AMERICAN LEADERSHIP FORUM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to AMERICAN LEADERSHIP FORUM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AMERICAN LEADERSHIP FORUM 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 AMERICAN LEADERSHIP FORUM due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending April 30, 2026) is due September 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did AMERICAN LEADERSHIP FORUM last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended April 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of AMERICAN LEADERSHIP FORUM?
- The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 names ERICA YEW.
- Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN LEADERSHIP FORUM?
- The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $300,024 (SUZANNE ST JOHN-CRANE, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does AMERICAN LEADERSHIP FORUM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,427,353, expenses of $1,922,458 and total assets of $2,559,267 at year end.
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