What Silicon Valley Education Foundation does

Silicon Valley Education Foundation (SVEF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1998 and headquartered in San Jose, California, operating as the largest STEM education provider in the Silicon Valley region. The organization delivers tuition-free programs to 79,000+ students across 40+ school districts in Santa Clara, San Mateo, Alameda, and Monterey counties, targeting underserved populations — particularly Latinx, African American, and other underrepresented students in grades 3-12 — with a portfolio spanning math acceleration (Elevate [Math] and Elevate [Math]²), computer science education ([Computer Science] Innovate with Micro:bit and Circuit Playground), a multi-year leadership pipeline (49ers STEM Leadership Institute), a collective-impact K-16 initiative (East Side Alliance with guaranteed SJSU enrollment), after-school enrichment (ASSETs), digital inclusion (School2Home), and education advocacy (Eastside Education Initiative).

The technology layer consists of an in-house AI-powered teaching assistant called D[ai]TA (launched 2025), embedded within Elevate [Math], which analyzes 5-minute quiz results, clusters students by shared misconceptions aligned to CA Math Standards, and auto-generates ready-to-teach UDL lesson plans. Supporting infrastructure includes a SVEF Faculty Portal and a District Dashboard Portal for educator and district access to program resources and outcome data.

SVEF's business model is donation-driven rather than revenue-generating: all student programs are provided free of charge, funded through individual donations, corporate partnerships (49ers Foundation, Wells Fargo, KPMG, PwC, Deloitte, Chevron, and others), foundation grants (Knight Foundation, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Sobrato Organization), state grants (California Extended Learning Department), and signature fundraising events (DreamMakers Gala). Distribution is direct via district MOUs and school-based delivery; go-to-market is community-led through long-cycle relationship building with superintendents, district boards, and the Santa Clara County Office of Education, augmented by content marketing, social media, podcasts, and an annual cadence of summits and forums for educators and corporate partners.

Name

Silicon Valley Education Foundation

Legal name

Silicon Valley Education Foundation

Website

https://svefoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Silicon Valley Education Foundation is a San Jose-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers tuition-free STEM education — math acceleration, computer science, leadership, and digital inclusion — to 79,000+ underserved students across 40+ Bay Area school districts, funded by corporate, foundation, and state grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 STEM Education Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Science & STEM Instruction (School-Delivered) (EDAJAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Virtual Test Prep & Online Supplemental Instruction (K–12) (EDAJADAI), STEM & Computer Science Curriculum (EDAGAAAB), College & Career Transition Services (Bridge Programs, Dual Enrollment Pathways) (EDAAABAK)

Keywords

• Stem education programs
• K-12 math acceleration
• Computer science curriculum
• Teacher professional development
• College readiness services

Headquarters

HQ city

San Jose

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute to support SVEF's programs and operations. The foundation accepts donations through its website and offers matching gift programs.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate sponsors provide financial support through annual donations, event sponsorships, and grants. Major partners include 49ers Foundation, Wells Fargo, KPMG, Deloitte, and tech companies.
3. Government Grants: SVEF receives state grants including California Extended Learning Department funding for ASSETs program and other educational initiatives.
4. Fundraising Events: Annual DreamMakers event serves as the primary fundraising gala, raising essential funds to sustain and grow student-centered programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels14 records

Core offering

SVEF delivers tuition-free K-12 STEM education programs and college/career readiness services to underserved students in Silicon Valley through partnerships with 40+ school districts. Core offerings include the Elevate [Math] summer acceleration program, [Computer Science] Innovate, the 49ers STEM Leadership Institute, the East Side Alliance K-16 pathway initiative, ASSETs after-school programming, School2Home digital inclusion, and the Eastside Education Initiative, supported by its proprietary AI-powered teaching assistant D[ai]TA.

Product overview

Silicon Valley Education Foundation operates as a nonprofit STEM education organization offering a portfolio of educational programs across the K-12 continuum. The core offerings include Elevate [Math] (summer acceleration) and Elevate [Math]² (school-year support) for math proficiency; [Computer Science] Innovate for computer science education; the 49ers STEM Leadership Institute for multi-year STEM enrichment; East Side Alliance as a collective impact initiative; ASSETs for after-school enrichment; School2Home for digital inclusion; and the Eastside Education Initiative for advocacy. The platform includes D[ai]TA, an in-house AI-powered teaching assistant embedded within Elevate [Math] that generates assessments, analyzes results, and creates targeted lesson plans. Supporting infrastructure includes the SVEF Faculty Portal and District Dashboard Portal for educator and district access. Programs serve over 79,000 students across 40+ school districts in Silicon Valley.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Elevate [Math]: A flagship 19-day and 24-day, tuition-free summer acceleration program bridging the STEM opportunity gap by raising 3rd to 10th grade students' math proficiency and confidence.
• [Computer Science] Innovate
• 49ers STEM Leadership Institute
• East Side Alliance
• ASSETs
• D[ai]TA
• School2Home

Products and services

• Elevate [Math] (E[M]) A flagship 19-day and 24-day tuition-free summer acceleration program that bridges the STEM opportunity gap by raising 3rd to 10th grade students' math proficiency and confidence, aligned with Common Core standards. Has served 47,000+ students and trained 2,350 teachers across 70 districts in 12 counties.
• [Computer Science] Innovate ([CS]I) Introduces foundations of computer science through makerspace and design thinking to students in grades 4-10, using Micro:bit (4th-8th grade) and Circuit Playground Express with Python (9th-10th grade) curricula. Integrates Cisco Networking Academy modules and Code.org's Hour of Code / Code Night events. Reported 63% of [CS]I students improved CS skills in 2025 and 89% felt inspired to pursue college and career goals.
• 49ers STEM Leadership Institute (SLI) A multi-year, year-round program providing STEM enrichment, skills training, and leadership development from 7th through 12th grade, delivered at Cabrillo Middle School and Santa Clara High School in partnership with the 49ers Foundation and Chevron. Awarded the California School Boards Association Golden Bell Award in 2019.
• East Side Alliance (ESA) A collective impact initiative creating a seamless K-16 pathway for 64,000+ students across eight school districts in San Jose's East Side. The Spartan East Side Promise guarantees college readiness and enrollment at San Jose State University for qualified East Side graduates; 85% of ESA students have been admitted to SJSU since 2016. Recognized with ACSA Region 8 Partners in Educational Excellence Award (2020), Kristi Porter Award (2019), and Glenn Wl Hoffman Exemplary Program Award (2019).
• ASSETs (After School Safety & Enrichment for Teens) After-school program providing safe, supportive environments for middle and high school students, including homework center, robotics, speech and debate, college prep workshops, and enrichment activities at five East Side Union High School District schools. Funded in part through a California Extended Learning Department state grant.
• School2Home (S2H) Statewide program integrating computing and broadband technologies into teaching and learning at low-performing California schools, providing WiFi hotspots (3,088 delivered), technology bundles, and parent engagement to close the digital divide. Has served 1,863 students and 242 teachers, delivered in partnership with the California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) and the City of San Jose Mayor's Office of Technology and Innovation.
• Eastside Education Initiative (EEI) Advocacy and service initiative that advocates for equal funding for East San Jose schools and provides supplemental educational services to promote a college and career readiness culture, including support for SB 743 to equalize public school funding for all California students.
• D[ai]TA An AI-powered teaching assistant launched in 2025 that analyzes 5-minute quiz results, clusters students by shared misconceptions aligned to CA Math Standards, and generates ready-to-teach lesson plans based on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles. Includes a live progress dashboard for teachers and is embedded within Elevate [Math].

Quantifiable outcome

• 79,000+ students served annually
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• 49ers FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor strategic partnership for the 49ers STEM Leadership Institute. The foundation provides funding and co-branding for this multi-year program serving students from 7th through 12th grade.
• ChevroncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner supporting the 49ers STEM Leadership Institute program.
• Code.orgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough SVEF's partnership with Code.org, [CS]I organizes Hour of Code and Code Night events in schools across the Bay Area. Code.org is a national leader in computer science education.
• Santa Clara County Office of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-presenter of Assessment for Learning (AFL) Series in Mathematics and key partner in East Side Alliance. Provides county-wide educational support and resources.
• San Jose State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpartan East Side Promise partnership guarantees college readiness and enrollment at SJSU for qualified East Side graduates. SJSU is a key K-16 pathway partner.
• California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCETF sponsors and manages the School2Home program in partnership with SVEF to close the digital divide in California schools.
• City of San Jose Mayor's Office of Technology and InnovationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for San Jose Digital Inclusion Fund, working with community organizations and administering grants of more than $24 million over 10 years.
• Santa Clara County Office of Education FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSVEF merged with Santa Clara County of Education Foundation in 2008, creating a unified education foundation for the region.
• ALearnmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSVEF merged with ALearn in 2018, expanding STEM education programs and reach.
• Evergreen Valley CollegesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerESA collaborative partner providing K-16 pathway connections for East Side students.
• Hispanic Foundation Silicon ValleysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerESA collaborative partner supporting Latinx student success in STEM education.
• United Way Silicon ValleysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerESA collaborative partner providing community resources and support for student programs.
• The Sobrato Organization (SEAL)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerESA collaborative partner providing early literacy and educational support programs.
• CiscosupportingTechnology or Integration[CS]I program includes integrated modules from Cisco Networking Academy, allowing students to earn a Cisco Academy Digital Badge.

Scale indicators21 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/svefoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/svef
• Instagraminstagram.com/svefoundation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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