Pivotal Connections
- Assets
- $11.4m
- Revenue
- $3.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 78
- Location
- San Jose, CA
- Founding
- 02/1989
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 77-0166138
Organization Overview
Pivotal Connections, operating under the name Pivotal, is located in San Jose, CA. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (P70) the organization is classified as: Residential Care & Adult Day Programs, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Pivotal employed 78 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pivotal is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Pivotal generated $3.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.5m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 12.8% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDES EDUCATION AND CAREER SUPPORT TO YOUNG PEOPLE FROM FOSTER CARE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
POST-SECONDARY COACHING AND SCHOLARSHIPS: FOCUSED ON IMPROVING LIFE OUTCOMES FOR CURRENT AND FORMER FOSTER YOUTH BY CONNECTING THEM TO A COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT NETWORK THAT INCLUDES MENTORSHIP, ACADEMIC, FINANCIAL, AND LIFE SKILLS COACHING. THE MAJORITY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S SCHOLARS START THEIR HIGHER EDUCATION AT A COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND THE ORGANIZATION CURRENTLY OPERATES ON 5 PARTNER COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAMPUSES IN SANTA CLARA. AT THESE CAMPUSES, PIVOTAL NOT ONLY SUPPORTS YOUTH ENROLLED IN THE ORGANIZATION'S COACHING SERVICES OR RECEIVING A PIVOTAL SCHOLARSHIP, BUT ALL FOSTER YOUTH ON THOSE CAMPUSES. PIVOTAL COACHES MEET WITH THEIR STUDENTS REGULARLY, HELP SCHOLARS DEFINE ACADEMIC GOALS, DEVELOP CRITICAL STUDENT SUCCESS SKILLS, AND CONNECT SCHOLARS TO IMPORTANT ADJUNCT SERVICES INCLUDING FINANCIAL AID AND TUTORING. THE ORGANIZATION'S SCHOLARS ARE 10 TIMES MORE LIKELY TO GRADUATE FROM COLLEGE, COMPARED TO THE NATIONAL AVERAGE OF ONLY 3%.
HIGH SCHOOL COACHING: AN INTENSIVE ACADEMIC COACHING PROGRAM THAT ADDRESSES THE ACADEMIC BARRIERS FACED BY FOSTER YOUTH WHO FREQUENTLY MOVE BETWEEN HOUSING PLACEMENTS AND SCHOOLS DURING THEIR HIGH SCHOOL CAREER. DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN FOSTER CARE MEET REGULARLY WITH THEIR COACHES TO IDENTIFY GOALS, DEFINE A ROADMAP TO THEIR PERSONAL AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS, IDENTIFY THEIR OWN CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS, AND PREPARE FOR COLLEGE. UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S HIGHLY QUALIFIED STAFF, THESE COACHES ASSIST YOUTH IN PERSISTING THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL AND PREPARING FOR A POST-SECONDARY CREDENTIAL.
ENRICHMENT/WORKFORCE READINESS: PROVIDES HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE AGED FOSTER YOUTH WITH THE PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, CAREER READINESS TRAINING AND WORK EXPERIENCES THEY NEED TO BECOME COMPETITIVE JOB CANDIDATES IN SILICON VALLEY. WORKING WITH FOSTER YOUTH AS EARLY AS 9TH GRADE, THE ORGANIZATION HELPS THEM EXPLORE CAREERS AND DEVELOP THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO THRIVE IN THE WORKPLACE. THE PROGRAM BECOMES MORE INTENSIVE AS THE STUDENTS PROGRESS IN SCHOOL. BY THEIR 11TH GRADE YEAR, THEY QUALIFY FOR PAID SUMMER INTERNSHIPS. COLLEGE STUDENTS NEED EVEN MORE ACCESS AND EXPOSURE. WORKING 1:1 WITH THEIR COACHES, OR IN SMALL GROUP WORKSHOPS, PIVOTAL SCHOLARS LEARN SKILLS SUCH AS HOW TO BUILD STRONG RESUMES AND LINKEDIN PROFILES, BUSINESS COMMUNICATION, JOB INTERVIEWS, AND PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO ENSURES THEY CAN SHOP FOR PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE AND UNDERSTAND WORKPLACE ETIQUETTE.
RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY: ADVOCATES FOR EDUCATION POLICY IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY THAT FOCUSES ON 3 AREAS: (1) MAKING THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF FOSTER YOUTH A PRIORITY AND FOCUS FOR THE CHILD WELFARE AGENCY; (2) CREATING A STRONGER, COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CHILD WELFARE AND THE EDUCATION COMMUNITY; (3) ENSURING THAT ALL FOSTER YOUTH HAVING INCREASED ACCESS TO EDUCATION SERVICES AND RESOURCES.
Get More from Intellispect for FreeCreate a free account to get more data, nonprofit salaries, advanced search and more.
Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Elise Cutini CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $207,000 |
Jane Machin Cfoo | Officer | 40 | $180,504 |
Marie-Christine Busque Vp, Programs | 40 | $136,313 | |
Janelle Blakely VP Of Institutional Advancement | 40 | $128,428 | |
Amy Cappellanti-Wolf Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Saviage President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $47,272 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $897,573 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,227,087 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,171,932 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $919,615 |
| Investment income | $495,593 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $346,544 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$22,758 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,910,926 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $485,096 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $410,905 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $116,303 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,704,044 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $72,318 |
| Other employee benefits | $213,598 |
| Payroll taxes | $242,892 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $69 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $27,525 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $99,293 |
| Fees for services: Other | $201,470 |
| Advertising and promotion | $81,372 |
| Office expenses | $31,455 |
| Information technology | $153,966 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $199,401 |
| Travel | $43,418 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $44,442 |
| Insurance | $21,630 |
| All other expenses | $18,727 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,474,676 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $626,554 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $573,560 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $85,650 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $126,099 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $90,795 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $46,564 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $9,799,740 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $32,532 |
| Total assets | $11,381,494 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $478,006 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $5,687 |
| Total liabilities | $483,693 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,753,018 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $144,783 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $11,381,494 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Pivotal Connections has awarded $80,000 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
San Jose, CA PURPOSE: EMPLOYMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR | $30,000 |
DE ANZA COLLEGE PURPOSE: ASSIST FOSTER YOUTH ENROLLED AT DE ANZA COLLEGE IN SUCCESSFULLY ATTAINING A COLLEGE DEGREE | $25,000 |
EVERGREEN VALLEY COLLEGE PURPOSE: ASSIST FOSTER YOUTH ENROLLED AT EVC IN SUCCESSFULLY ATTAINING A COLLEGE DEGREE | $25,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 19 grants that Pivotal Connections has recieved totaling $751,085.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
David And Lucile Packard Foundation Los Altos, CA PURPOSE: LOCAL GRANTMAKING | $150,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HEALTH | $129,200 |
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Youth Development | $113,955 |
Epic Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
George & Jeanette Stuart Charitable Trust - 73116800 Las Vegas, NV PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $52,500 |
Pinpoint Foundation Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $12,879,999 |
| Earnings | -$930,405 |
| Admin Expense | $99,293 |
| Other Expense | $1,477,000 |
| Ending Balance | $10,373,301 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Counseling Research & Associates Inc Gardena, CA | $3,260,285 | $19,660,484 |
The Village Family Services Inc North Hollywood, CA | $7,166,025 | $19,058,945 |
Community Access Services Ii Inc Beaverton, OR | $5,671,988 | $17,110,675 |
Sierra Vista Child & Family Services Modesto, CA | $6,718,060 | $17,221,429 |
Star View Children And Family Services Inc Long Beach, CA | $12,283,820 | $17,902,778 |
Ori Anuenue Hale Inc Wahiawa, HI | $21,651,305 | $12,406,463 |
Eggleston Youth Centers Inc Irwindale, CA | $7,341,173 | $14,410,118 |
A Better Way Inc Berkeley, CA | $6,054,265 | $13,305,608 |
Maryvale Rosemead, CA | $45,638,495 | $16,300,784 |
Alvord-Taylor Inc Springfield, OR | $6,113,057 | $12,320,840 |
Casa De Amparo San Marcos, CA | $23,249,439 | $13,263,041 |
Claremont House Inc San Ramon, CA | $10,196,507 | $9,784,957 |