Los Altos Mountain View
Los Altos Mountain View Community Foundation (LAMVCF) is a 501(c)(3) public charity and community foundation established in 1991. Based in Los Altos, California, the organization connects people, resources, and ideas to transform local potential into lasting impact across three communities: Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, and Mountain View.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$27.5M
+7.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.9M
+92.5% YoY
Grant Count
96
+20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$31K
+60.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: LAMVCF connects people, resources, and ideas to transform local potential into lasting impact in Los Altos, Los Altos Hills and Mountain View.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Youth philanthropy and youth scholarships
- Community leadership development
- Neighborhood community building
- Dispute resolution
- Senior services
- Environmental initiatives
- Community vibrancy and the arts
- Mental health support for youth and young adults
- Housing initiatives
Grantmaking
LAMVCF provides grants and scholarships to 501(c)(3) nonprofits and deserving students primarily residing within the three communities served.
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, and Mountain View, California.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $27,519,305
- Total Revenues: $7,930,084
- Total Expenses: $7,532,676
Tax Status: 501(c)(3) Public Charity; tax-exempt since October 1996
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $27,519,305 | $25,699,506 | $24,821,882 |
| Revenue | $7,930,084 | $7,370,103 | $9,736,995 |
| Expenses | $7,532,676 | $7,682,734 | $6,107,016 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,063,309 | $656,640 | $3,677,889 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Los Altos Mountain View
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
CEO: Crysta Krames
Staff: 39 employees (as of 2024)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAN BARRITT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JON COWAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EILEEN ENG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALISSA ERGOBOBO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| VIVIENNE HSU | BOARD CO-CHAIR | 2 | — |
| LAURA RAMIREZ BERMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CURTIS COLE | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| LAURA SCHMIDT | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| SHALI SIRKAY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DIANE PARNES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RENEE RASHID | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHERYL REINKING | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRIS SINGER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LAURA TEKSLER | BOARD PAST-CHAIR | 2 | — |
| ARVIND VEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRISTINA MIRELES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERIC MARK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TZIPOR ULMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ADIN MILLER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $140,000 |
| JOEL VALENCIA | CEO, EVERGREEN COLLECTIVE | 40 | $168,469 |
| REVE WARFIELD | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $138,989 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**Live Where You Work Challenge:** An ongoing initiative guided by a panel of leaders with experience in housing, public service, healthcare, philanthropy, and community sectors
**Housing Focus Event:** "Petals, Prosecco & a Pretty Big Announcement" scheduled for May 7, 2026 (4:30–6:30 PM), highlighting housing initiatives
Petals, Prosecco & a Pretty Big Announcement**County Support:** Received a $167,000 grant from the county
County provides $167K grant to Los Altos-Mountain View foundation**Mental Health Grants:** Awarded $100,000 in community grants specifically directed toward mental health support for youth and young adults
Los Altos Mountain View Community Foundation Awards $100,000 In CommunitySubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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