Sierra Elementary & High School
To provide an educational environment that fosters the development of each student's academic potential to the fullest; supports each student's creativity, uniqueness, and individuality; and empowers each student to use his or her knowledge and personal integrity to make the world a better place for all.
Sierra Elementary & High School at a glance
In short: Sierra Elementary & High School gave $1.1M across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $1.1M), mostly in California. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $1,065,038
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- Average grant
- $1,065,038
- Median grant
- $1,065,038
- 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 Sierra Elementary & High School funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was The Bridge School ($1.1M).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
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
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Bridge School Hillsborough, CA | Liquidating Distributions to Support Non Profit School | $1,065,038 |
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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 | — | $679,333 | $2,249,975 | $1,065,038 | 1 | $-26,608 |
| 2020 | $1,963,599 | $991,531 | $1,286,505 | — | — | $563 |
| 2019 | $2,291,458 | $1,331,824 | $1,692,194 | — | — | $129 |
About Sierra Elementary & High School
Based on IRS filings
Sierra Elementary & High School is a public charity focused on Education, based in Los Altos, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.1M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sierra Elementary & High School is led by Teri Berwick, President & Board Member on every filing since 2019; 2 of 7 officers listed in 2021 are compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Teri Berwick
President & Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Jensen
CFO & Board Member
CFO & Board Member → CFO, Board Member & Interim Principal, 2020
CFO, Board Member & Interim Principal → CFO & Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$22K (2020) → $0 (2021)
Sandra Prince
Vice Prin & Business Manager
On filings since 2019
45 hrs/week
$117K (2019) → $111K (2021)
Stefanie Hoover
Principal
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$51K (2020) → $105K (2021)
Julie Spickler
Secretary & Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Jensen
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Will Hawkins
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sean Joyce (2019–2020) — Prior Principal
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $111K, to Sandra Prince (Vice Prin/Business MGR). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Sierra Elementary & High School
How much does Sierra Elementary & High School give each year?
Sierra Elementary & High School gave $1.1M across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990.
What is Sierra Elementary & High School?
Sierra Elementary & High School is a public charity focused on Education, based in Los Altos, CA.
Where does Sierra Elementary & High School operate?
Sierra Elementary & High School has awarded grants in California.
What is Sierra Elementary & High School's EIN?
Sierra Elementary & High School's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2260465. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 28, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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