2016-10-17T12:50:14-07:00 2016-06-30 R J Ricciardi Inc 1000 Fourth Street Suite 400 San Rafael CA 94901 990 2015-07-01 680279152 Sonoma Valley Education Foundation SONO 7079359566 PO Box 493 Sonoma CA 94976 Laura Zimmerman Executive Director 2016-10-17 true Hiep Pham P01346204 4154571215 2015 2017-02-10 21:41:12Z Laura Zimmerman PO Box 493 Sonoma CA 94976 1627156 false false X www.svgreatschools.org X 1993 CA Dedicated to excellence in Pre-K through 12th grade education. 17 16 10 550 0 1849276 1465357 0 21314 -3497 -1293 0 1869297 1461860 1045607 1530802 0 344779 294607 0 290259 290068 215105 1680454 2040514 188843 -578654 1597974 933559 177841 92080 1420133 841479 X Sonoma Valley Education Foundation (SVEF) enriches the student experience, partnering with the Sonoma Valley Unified School District (SVUSD), as the primary fundraising and volunteer resource for innovative programs. false false 872537 864239 Early Childhood Learning: Preschool for all - SVEF, in partnership with the Ernest Bates Foundation and the Vadasz Family Foundation, is expanding the preschool at El Verano School. Preschool is a proven way to give students a strong start in school. The program helps students adjust to the school environment and enhances early language skills. The goal of SVEF and SVUSD is to add additional new preschool programs at other school sites. Stepping into Kinder is a kindergarten readiness program for incoming kindergarten students, held at Prestwood Elementary School, and tailored to students who have never attended preschool, with the requirement that a parent must attend with their child.Avance Parent-Child Education - Avance provides weekly three-hour classes for low-income Spanish-speaking parents with children under age 3. The classes, conducted in Spanish, focus on early education for children, parent education, early childhood development, literacy and school readiness. The program significantly improves kindergarten readiness, maternal involvement in children's education, maternal education and reduces reliance on public benefits.Summer Reading and Writing Academy - Summer reading program provides a dynamic, daily 5-week reading program for first through third grade students with the goal that all students improve reading skills and increase their love of reading. Students who read fluently with strong comprehension are much more likely to advance in school and succeed in all other school subjects.Grade Level Proficiency Project - The grade level proficiency project is an innovative program that uses a combination of game-like computer software and classroom coaching for teachers to bring elementary students to grade level proficiency in math and literacy skills. The program provides individually paced learning addressing the individual needs of the students. The project also includes a professional development model that includes real time, in class teaching and coaching for educators. This program is a direct response to the paradigm shift in education today, using technology to help guide teacher instruction and engage all students.Exploratorium Science Program (ESP) - Developed in collaboration with the San Francisco Exploratorium Program, ESP increases the amount of science exposure in the elementary school day through the development of science curriculum that also meets the standards for English language development. Elementary students experience a dynamic hands-on learning program that enhances reading and writing skills through journaling and discussion exercises about inquiry-based science experiments.Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) - VTS is an innovative, inquiry-based elementary school program that uses carefully selected fine art images to develop oral and written language literacy, collaborative interactions among peers and critical thinking skills. Students use evidence based thinking as they learn about art, then transfer those skills to other subjects. VTS boost writing skills for participating students. 312500 312500 Postsecondary Success - College and CareerFreshmen Teams - Freshmen teams provide smaller learning communities at the freshman level designed to better support incoming freshmen in order to build a strong foundation for success in high school. Teachers work closely with a particular group of students to meet their needs, monitor their progress and provide academic support. Teachers receive specific time to collaborate and plan new learning opportunities. In addition, students who need additional learning time and extra support receive academic intervention. Scholarships - Sonoma Valley High School Graduating seniors receive scholarship support towards their postsecondary college career, based on performance and qualifications in high school.Engineering, Design and Technology Academy - The Engineering, Design and Technology (EDT) pathway combines strong academics and a demanding technical curriculum to connect theoretical knowledge and real-world applications. Sophomore students in the EDT pathway take engineering-based elective classes and engage in large-scale engineering projects. Pathways include three components: academic, technical and work-based learning opportunities. 258035 254763 Enrichment - El Sistema - Valley Vibes Orchestra (VVO) - VVO provides a daily after school youth development program for elementary aged children. VVO provides 10 hours per week of classical music instruction in a vibrant learning environment. Children develop important cognitive and social-emotional skills through music, inspired by the world-renowned Venezuelan community development program, "El Sistema".Sonoma Garden Project - Gardens at schools create a robust living laboratory for students who learn teamwork, environmental stewardship, nutrition, horticulture, agriculture and market value of hard work. Sonoma School Gardens offers hands on, experiential learning outside the walls of a traditional classroom.Teacher Grants - Teachers apply for and receive grants for projects and materials that will enhance their work with students.PTO Support - SVEF provides support to parent teacher organizations.SVEF Interns - Students from Sonoma provide support to SVEF on summer projects.Support our Schools - SVEF provides support in schools wherever needed.School News Project - School news project provides "Kidscoop News" to students in classrooms. 170419 99300 1613491 true true false false false false false false false true false true false false false true true false false false false false false false true false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false true 20 0 true 10 true false false false false false false true true false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 17 16 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false CA X Laura Zimmerman 7079359566 PO Box 493 Sonoma CA 949760493 Debra Garber Chair 10.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Charles Young ViceChair/Treas 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jeff Walter Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Laura Zimmerman Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X X 96131 0 0 Louann Carlomango Ex officio Dir. 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Tom Angstadt Director 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Renee Dellar Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Stacie Elkhoury Director 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Gemma Gallovich Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Camerino Hawing Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Keith Hughes Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Tara Johnson Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Tony Moll Director 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Katherine Murphy Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Vanessa Rognlien Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Les Vasdsz Director 6.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Tim Wallace Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 96131 0 false false false 0 373223 132456 959678 1465357 0 -3497 -3497 0 0 0 0 165296 373223 165296 0 0 0 0 1461860 -3497 1476302 1476302 54500 54500 0 0 96131 20434 12658 63039 0 163823 34823 21570 107430 0 12073 480 4642 6951 22580 4644 3770 14166 0 0 0 0 0 0 101679 11440 60939 29300 31024 -1000 32024 29286 6538 15812 6936 5214 574 4640 0 19293 3120 6813 9360 0 0 7041 458 5152 1431 0 0 0 4403 667 1959 1777 Program Supplies 10415 900 24 9491 Fees 4593 185 2629 1779 Publications & Subscriptions 2157 222 1935 0 2040514 1613491 136764 290259 155522 204483 758229 430339 385687 48122 0 0 0 0 0 78928 33986 0 0 219608 216629 0 0 0 1597974 933559 18773 9895 32000 26000 127068 56185 177841 92080 X 527656 513002 892477 328477 1420133 841479 1597974 933559 -578654 X false true X true false X 1043420 1457119 1310606 1849276 1465357 7125778 0 15600 15600 15600 15600 15600 78000 1059020 1472719 1326206 1864876 1480957 7203778 0 7203778 5239 7034 7198 9566 -3497 25540 20885 13321 34206 0 7263524 0.99180 0.74950 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 219608 548 -3527 216629 231204 -8045 3551 219608 209560 24665 3021 231204 199916 13382 3738 209560 191376 12218 3678 199916 1.00000 true false false 216629 X 1461860 1461860 1461860 2040514 2040514 2040514 Part X : FIN48 Footnote Part V, Line 4: Further the charitable purposes of the Foundation. false Red and White Ball 538519 373223 165296 165296 538519 373223 165296 165296 165296 false Boys & Girls Club -Sonoma Valley - 100 West Verano Ave Sonoma CA 95476 941579901 501(C)(3) 10000 0 El Sistema - Valley Vibes Orchestra Sonoma Charter School Fundraising -17202 Sonoma Hwy Sonoma CA 95476 680441449 501(C)(3) 95243 0 Grade level proficiency project Sonoma Valley Unified School District -17850 Railroad Ave Sonoma CA 95476 946002635 501(C)(3) 1327218 0 General support childhood learning 0 3 Students-Sonoma Val. Unif. Sch. Dis 41 54500 Additional Supplemental Information Part I, Line 2:All grants have unique reporting policies associated with them and the Foundation follows the appropriate protocols for each grant. Most grants require an annual financial report; some require a site visit or personal interview. Grant expenditures are tracked in monthly budget reports to the Board of Directors and reviewed by the Executive Committee. X 2 10321 X 1 15600 X 1 5040 X 1 10000 X 1 5000 false false true Part I, Line 32, Hire and Use of Third Parties The Foundation uses a broker-dealer to collect, value and sell contributions of marketable equity securities. The Foundation uses an outside contractor to process auction bids. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Other Program Services:Transition Years - 5th/8th grade transition provides both intervention and enrichment opportunities during the summer for students transitioning to middle and high school. Students must be proficient in both English and Math as they complete Elementary school and must be ready to complete college prep level work without remediation upon entering High School to successfully master the next level course work.Accelerated Language Academy - provides accelerated English language and literacy development for 4th-8th grade students during the summer. All students participate in field trips connected to their summer learning in the academy. Algebra Boot Camp - provides summer support to Eighth grade students transitioning to Sonoma Valley High School. Students experience many of the teaching methods they will encounter in their ninth grade algebra course and begin High School with significantly increased confidence. Successful completion of algebra is a pre-requisite to higher-level sciences and mathematics.Teacher Support Network (TSN) - SVEF recruits and trains volunteers to assist in Middle and High School classrooms. Students receive direct support and individual attention from positive adult role models with the goal of supporting higher student achievement. Volunteers also engage in review boards for senior projects and help in the college and career center at Sonoma Valley High School. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process The Executive Director, bookeeper and Finance Committee review the Form 990 before it is filed. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts The nominating and governance committee of the Board of Directors interviews potential Board Members and asks about potential conflicts of interest. The current Board Chair inquires about potential conflicts of interest at each monthly board meeting. The nominating and governance committee of the Board of Directors periodically reviews the conflict of interest policy. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management The Executive Committee conducts an annual evaluation with the Executive Director (currently the only paid CEO/ED/Top Management Official/Officer/Key Employee). The Board uses a two-part assessment form, one part for the ED to complete and the second part for the Executive Committee to collectively respond. The results are discussed together and summarized. The Board uses the results of the annual evaluation and the then-current Executive Director round table ED pay statistics to determine the compensation package for the ED. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees The Executive Committee conducts an annual evaluation with the Executive Director (currently the only paid CEO/ED/Top Management Official/Officer/Key Employee). The Board uses a two-part assessment form, one part for the ED to complete and the second part for the Executive Committee to collectively respond. The results are discussed together and summarized. The Board uses the results of the annual evaluation and the then-current Executive Director round table ED pay statistics to determine the compensation package for the ED. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available SVEF does not make its governing documents, conflict of interest policy or financial statements available to the public