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MOUNTAIN VIEW LOS ALTOS HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION

Investing in Innovation and Educational Excellence

aka MVLA High School Foundation   |   Los Altos, CA   |  www.mvlafoundation.org

Mission

The Mountain View-Los Altos (MVLA) High School Foundation invests in an innovative learning environment that provides the opportunity for all students to grow and thrive at Mountain View and Los Altos High Schools.

Ruling year info

1994

Co-Executive Director

Margaret Gong

Co-Executive Director

Kristine Bardman

Main address

PO Box 1146

Los Altos, CA 94023 USA

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EIN

94-2848246

NTEE code info

Fund Raising and/or Fund Distribution (B12)

IRS filing requirement

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Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Educational funding depends on property taxes, parcel taxes, bond measures, the state economy and other factors that can change from year-to-year. Unpredictable funding challenges our high schools to build needed programs and deliver the top-notch education our community expects and values. The Foundation provides resources for district-wide academic programs which cannot be funded by individual schools or groups such as PTSAs. If not for Foundation funding, many valuable programs and services would not be available to our students.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Academic Enrichment & Innovation

Innovative Learning Grants for Teachers. Cloud connectivity, online resources and devices in the classroom.

Population(s) Served
Adolescents

Counselors, coordinators, and resources for College & Career Centers, Naviance College Guidance System, PSAT Testing for all Sophomores and Juniors, College Admissions -related Speakers, expanded AVID college readiness program for under-represented students.

Population(s) Served
Adolescents

Reduced class sizes for freshman English and math, coordinators for Tutorial Centers, therapists for student wellness, extended library hours, SIS online access to class assignments and grades.

Population(s) Served
Adolescents

Where we work

Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

The MVLA High School Foundation invests in an innovative learning environment that provides the opportunity for all students to grow and thrive at Mountain View and Los Altos High Schools.

The MVLA Foundation solicits donations from parents, alumni, community members, and local businesses to fund academic programs at the local high schools. The Foundation holds an annual Phoneathon and reaches out through various appeals and campaigns throughout the school year. The Foundation will continue to solicit and grow its cornerstone donor group (Leadership Circle) as well as its alumni donor base. Strategic sessions are held with district leadership to identify areas of investment which have the greatest impact on student learning. Funding priorities are set based on feedback from an annual parent survey. Effective communication to parents and the community will continue to be a focus in order to increase awareness, which will lead to increased donations from all segments of its donor base.

The Foundation supports a small staff and a motivated volunteer board of approximately 23 people. The Foundation's Board of Directors is elected yearly and is comprised of parent and community volunteers. Their time and energy enable the Foundation to maintain extremely low operating expenses so more of every dollar donated goes directly to student programs and services. Additionally, we have strong support from the superintendent of the MVLA High School District, corporate community, and individual donors. We have developed strong partnerships with local corporations and will continue to expand those efforts.

In 1982, when the Mountain View Los Altos High School Foundation was started, the parent-organized group raised $13,000. In FY22, the foundation will provide the Mountain View Los Altos High Union High School District a $2.0238 million grant, the largest in its history. Currently, the Foundation is working towards a goal of increasing the participation rate over the next five years - especially among non-English speaking segments of its parent community.

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We act on the feedback we receive

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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MOUNTAIN VIEW LOS ALTOS HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION

Board of directors
as of 06/13/2024
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Andrea Maes

Alan Cyron

Kristine Bardman

Margaret Gong

Andy Chmyz

Rebecca Lowell

Natasha Keck

Susan Longyear

Laura Belote Schmidt

Rich Tsoi

Amanda Patron

Malia Smith

Seymour Duncker

Jonathan Luk

Michelle Lee

Anjana Nagarajan-Butaney

Michelle Sturiale

Lillian Stadler

Aisha Rengan

Archana Upadhyay

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Not applicable
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Not applicable
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 2/27/2023
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
Asian/Asian American
Gender identity
Female

The organization's co-leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female

Race & ethnicity

No data

Gender identity

No data

Transgender Identity

No data

Sexual orientation

No data

Disability

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