San Ramon Valley Education Foundation

What San Ramon Valley Education Foundation does

San Ramon Valley Education Foundation (SRVEF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 94-2853998) founded in 1982 and based in San Ramon, California. It is the only district-wide education foundation supporting all 35 public schools of the San Ramon Valley Unified School District (SRVUSD) across Alamo, Danville, and San Ramon. Its core mission is to invest in education, support parent organizations, and engage the local community to fund programs and curricular innovation that California public-school budgets do not cover.

SRVEF operates a portfolio of three after-school enrichment programs (Imagineering for STEAM, Teamworks for grades 3–5, and Science Alliance in SRVUSD high schools), an annual scholarship (the Neel Somani Young Innovators Fellowship, $2,000 per year), and a Major Gifts & Endowment Fund managed in partnership with Morgan Stanley. Its revenue model is multi-stream: individual donations (one-time and recurring), multi-tier corporate sponsorships (Radiant Star through Copper), registration fees for events and enrichment programs, employer matching gifts (via Charity Navigator), and named endowments. Distribution of funds takes the form of grants awarded to SRVUSD teachers and schools; the most recent disclosed cohort was 104 grants totaling $25,400.

The foundation runs three signature fundraisers — the Run for Education (43rd annual edition scheduled for October 11, 2026, described as the largest run supporting education in Northern California), Night with the Stars (annual dinner honoring one Shining Star from each of the 35 schools), and Celebrate Innovation in Education (annual breakfast). Technology infrastructure is a standard nonprofit stack — WordPress site, Constant Contact email, Race Roster event registration, Charity Navigator matching-gift widget, and active social channels on Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn — with no proprietary technology, API, or AI/ML capability disclosed. Governance is by a volunteer 16+ member Board of Directors led by President Gary Alpert, with a separate 13-member Endowment Committee overseeing the perpetual fund.

Name

San Ramon Valley Education Foundation

Legal name

San Ramon Valley Education Foundation

Website

https://srvef.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

San Ramon Valley Education Foundation (SRVEF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1982 that funds STEAM enrichment programs, curriculum innovation grants, and scholarships for all 35 public schools of the San Ramon Valley Unified School District across Alamo, Danville, and San Ramon, California.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Foundation / Educational Support Services

akta.pro primary industry

Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fundraising & Annual Giving (EDALAOAB), Major Gifts, Planned Giving & Endowment Development (EDALAOAC)

Keywords

• Education foundation services
• STEAM enrichment programs
• Community fundraising events
• K-12 educational grants
• Corporate sponsorship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

San Ramon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual donations: Tax-deductible one-time and recurring donations solicited via website, mailing list, Major Gifts & Endowment program, and Matching Gifts program. EIN 94-2853998.
2. Corporate sponsorships: Multi-tiered event sponsorships (Radiant Star, Bright Star, Shining Star, Shooting Star, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper, Mile Marker, Community Sponsors) and program sponsorships for Night with the Stars, Science Alliance, Imagineering, Run for Education, and Celebrate Innovation.
3. Event revenue (Run for Education, Night with the Stars, Celebrate Innovation): Registration fees for Run for Education events (5K, 10K, 1.5 mile, Mini Run, Friendship Run, Virtual Run), dinner/event ticket sales, and the Auction for Education. Net proceeds primarily fund the Grant Program.
4. Imagineering program fees: Registration fees for the after-school and summer Imagineering STEAM enrichment program for SRVUSD students; proceeds support SRVUSD.
5. Major Gifts & Endowment fund: Perpetual endowment fund that keeps principal intact and uses dividends, interest, and appreciation for curricular innovations. SRVEF works with Morgan Stanley to facilitate planned giving arrangements. Named endowments accepted (e.g., Neel Somani Young Innovators Fellowship).
6. Neel Somani Young Innovators Fellowship (named endowment): Named endowment contributed by SRVUSD alumnus Neel Somani funding a $2,000 annual scholarship to SRVUSD students demonstrating passion for technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

SRVEF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation that channels community donations, corporate sponsorships, and event proceeds into STEAM-focused educational enrichment programs, curriculum innovation grants, and scholarships for the 35 public schools of the San Ramon Valley Unified School District (SRVUSD). Its deliverable offering consists of named programs (Imagineering, Teamworks, Science Alliance, Neel Somani Young Innovators Scholarship), a perpetual Major Gifts and Endowment Fund, and signature fundraising events (Run for Education, Night with the Stars, Celebrate Innovation in Education).

Product overview

San Ramon Valley Education Foundation (SRVEF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation supporting the San Ramon Valley Unified School District (SRVUSD). Its offering is a portfolio of community-funded programs rather than a unified software platform. The portfolio comprises educational enrichment programs (Imagineering for STEAM, Teamworks for grades 3-5, and Science Alliance for high schoolers), the Neel Somani Young Innovators Scholarship, philanthropic vehicles (Major Gifts and Endowment Fund), and recurring community events (Run for Education, Night with the Stars, and Celebrate Innovation in Education). Together these programs and events form the foundation's overall service to SRVUSD schools, students, and educators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Imagineering: Beyond-school STEAM enrichment program primarily for SRVUSD students, sparking interest in STEAM classes in middle and high school.
• Science Alliance
• Teamworks
• Neel Somani Young Innovators Scholarship
• Run for Education
• Night with the Stars
• Celebrate Innovation in Education

Products and services

• Imagineering Beyond-school STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) enrichment program primarily for SRVUSD middle and high school students, designed to spark student interest in choosing STEAM classes in middle and high school. Hands-on courses include robotics, coding, design, and other STEAM topics. Registration fees support SRVUSD.
• Teamworks After-school enrichment program open to all 3rd-5th grade students in SRVUSD elementary schools. Pairs high school mentors with teams of elementary students interested in STEAM fields, offering classes in arts, sports, and academics.
• Science Alliance After-school program available in all SRVUSD high schools created to pair curious and motivated 5th-grade students (buddies) with high school student mentors for science-focused learning.
• Neel Somani Young Innovators Scholarship Annual $2,000 scholarship awarded to SRVUSD high school seniors pursuing a 4-year college degree who demonstrate passion for technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Funded by a named endowment contributed by SRVUSD alumnus Neel Somani.
• Run for Education Annual community run/walk event now in its 43rd year (2026). Offers 5K, 10K, 1.5-mile, Mini Run (ages 2-6), Friendship Run (athletes with special needs; one friend/caregiver free), and Virtual Run (100% donation, no shirt/medal). Registration proceeds benefit STEAM grants and innovative programs across SRVUSD's 35 public schools.
• Night with the Stars Annual ticketed dinner celebration recognizing one Shining Star from each of SRVUSD's 35 public schools, along with SRVUSD Employees of the Year and Affiliates of the Year. Sponsored by local businesses.
• Celebrate Innovation in Education Annual ticketed breakfast event that shares the state of SRVUSD with the community and raises funds for long-term innovative educational programs.
• Major Gifts and Endowment Fund Perpetual endowment giving program supporting large-scale, long-term contributions to SRVEF and SRVUSD programs. SRVEF works with Morgan Stanley to facilitate planned-giving arrangements and accepts named endowments (e.g., Neel Somani Young Innovators Fellowship).

Quantifiable outcome

• 104 grants awarded totaling $25,400 in the current year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Silicon Valley Education Foundation: District-adjacent education foundation serving Santa Clara County schools with STEAM programs, educator grants, and signature fundraising events — directly comparable district-wide education foundation model.
• San Francisco Education Fund: Education foundation supporting SFUSD schools through classroom grants, student programs, and corporate giving — closest large-city analog to SRVEF's district-wide foundation model.
• Oakland Public Education Fund: Nonprofit that mobilizes resources for Oakland public schools via grants, programs, and donor events — a comparable urban district-wide education foundation structure.
• Mt. Diablo Education Foundation: Education foundation serving the Mt. Diablo Unified School District (adjacent to SRVUSD) with similar teacher grants, enrichment programs, and community fundraising events for public K-12 schools.

Broad incumbents

• Contra Costa County Office of Education: County-level education authority encompassing SRVUSD, with broader programmatic and grantmaking reach across districts — comparable as a regional education funding body, though not a private foundation.
• PTA California Congress: Statewide PTA network deeply intertwined with SRVEF's school-level engagement — a broader institutional player in parent-led K-12 fundraising and advocacy.

Others

• Candid (formerly GuideStar): Nonprofit information services provider whose Gold Seal of Transparency SRVEF has earned — adjacent ecosystem enabler rather than a direct competitor, but shapes donor due-diligence flows for foundations like SRVEF.

Regional players

• Peninsula Education Foundation: Foundation supporting public schools on the San Francisco Peninsula with grants and enrichment programs — analogous community-funded K-12 foundation serving a different Bay Area sub-region.
• Los Angeles Education Partnership (LAEP): LA-based nonprofit supporting public school students and educators with STEAM and college-readiness programs — comparable K-12 enrichment and family engagement model, operating in a different geography.

Emerging players

• East Bay College Fund: East Bay nonprofit providing scholarships and college access support to public school students — overlapping scholarship/college-readiness mission with SRVEF's Neel Somani Young Innovators Fellowship.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/srveforg
• Facebookfacebook.com/srvef
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/srvef
• Instagraminstagram.com/srvef

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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