Alta Vista School Parent Association
Alta Vista School Parent Association is a nonprofit corporation organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes, specifically to enhance and support the educational experience at Alta Vista School,to develop a closer connection between school and home by encouraging parent involvement, and to improve the environment at Alta Vista School through volunteer and financial support. Alta Vista School an independent Junior Kindergarten - 8th Grade school in the City of San Francisco.
Alta Vista School Parent Association at a glance
In short: Alta Vista School Parent Association gave $206K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $206K), mostly in California. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $205,676
- +2026.1% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $205,676
- +2026.1% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $205,676
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Alta Vista School Parent Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Alta Vista School ($206K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $206K (2021). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $206K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alta Vista School San Fransicso, CA | General support for the school. | $205,676 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $169,536 | $377,349 | $205,676 | 1 | $-9,965 |
| 2020 | $207,813 | $200,944 | $46,204 | $9,674 | 1 | — |
About Alta Vista School Parent Association
Based on IRS filings
Alta Vista School Parent Association is a public charity focused on Education, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $206K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Alta Vista School Parent Association is led by Melissa Willa, Middle School Chair since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Melissa Willa
Middle School Chair
Middle School Co-Chair → Middle School Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristen McGuire
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Szczepanik
Lower School Co-Chair
Community Engagement Co-Chair → Lower School Co-Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Page Rockwell
Lower School Co-Chair
Vice Chair → Lower School Co-Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate Long
Secretary
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: David Schwartz (2020) — School Support Chair
- Former: Kate Lupton (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Lee Sellers (2020) — School Support Chair
- Former: Leslie Cooper (2020) — Middle School Co-Chair
- Former: Margaret Rhee (2020) — Development Co-Chair
- Former: Paloma Sessions (2020) — Community Engagement Co-Chair
- Former: Susan Whitecotton (2020) — Development Co-Chair
- Former: Sylvia Cheskes (2020) — Chair
- Former: Theresa Preston-Werner (2020) — Outreach Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Alta Vista School Parent Association
How much does Alta Vista School Parent Association give each year?
Alta Vista School Parent Association gave $206K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. In 2020 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
What is Alta Vista School Parent Association?
Alta Vista School Parent Association is a public charity focused on Education, based in San Francisco, CA.
Where does Alta Vista School Parent Association operate?
Alta Vista School Parent Association has awarded grants in California.
What is Alta Vista School Parent Association's EIN?
Alta Vista School Parent Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0685142. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 1, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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