Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
bulletInformation about Form 990-PF and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990pf.
OMB No. 1545-0052
2015
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2015, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
Name of foundation
The Silicon Valley Bank Foundation
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)3003 Tasman Drive
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Santa Clara, CA95054
A Employer identification number

77-0414630
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(408) 654-7330
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. bullet
2. bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$963,913J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 770 770  
4 Dividends and interest from securities...      
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10  
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a  
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 0
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 770 770  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 2,240 0   0
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 270 0   0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 10 0   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 454 0   0
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 2,974 0   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 196,765 196,765
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 199,739 0   196,765
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -198,969
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 770
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2015)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 1,162,882 963,913 963,913
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......      
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 1,162,882 963,913 963,913
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable..................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 0 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted.................. 1,162,882 963,913
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 1,162,882 963,913
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 1,162,882 963,913
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
1,162,882
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-198,969
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
963,913
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
963,913
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.) 		(b) How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c) Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d) Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1a
b
c
d
e
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a
b
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 (j) Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k) Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a
b
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2  
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)
If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in) 		(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions 		(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets 		(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2014 218,359 1,254,010 0.174129
2013 198,246 1,460,933 0.135698
2012 159,750 1,637,183 0.097576
2011 180,750 1,109,116 0.162968
2010 153,040 991,296 0.154384
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.724755
3
Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period—divide the total on line 2 by 5, or by
the number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years . . .
3
0.144951
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
1,043,674
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
151,282
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
8
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
151,290
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
196,765
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See the Part VI instructions.
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see page 18 of the instructions)
1a Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b 1 8
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 8
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 8
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 644
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 644
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 636
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet636 RefundedBullet 11 0
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
     
    No
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletCA
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2015 or the taxable year beginning in 2015 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletAlicia Koht-Phipps Telephone no.bullet (408) 654-7330

    Located atbullet3003 TASMAN DRIVESANTA CLARACA ZIP+4bullet95054
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.......bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2015, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
     
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2015, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2015?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2015 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2015.)..................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (Continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    ALICIA KOHT-PHIPPS TREASURER
    0.50     		0 0 0
    3003 Tasman Drive
    SANTA CLARA,CA95054
    Jim Hori PRESIDENT/CHAIR
    0.50     		0 0 0
    2400 Hanover Street
    Palo Alto,CA94304
    Scott Bergquist VICE PRESIDENT
    0.50     		0 0 0
    380 INTERLOCKEN CRESCENT SUITE 600
    Broomfield,CO80021
    ANN FONG SECRETARY
    0.50     		0 0 0
    3003 Tasman Drive
    SANTA CLARA,CA95054
    Pamela Aldsworth DIRECTOR
    0.50     		0 0 0
    275 GROVE STREET SUITE 2-200
    Newton,MA02466
    Don Chandler DIRECTOR
    0.50     		0 0 0
    8705 SW Nimbus Suite 240
    Beaverton,OR97008
    MARC VERISSIMO DIRECTOR
    0.50     		0 0 0
    3003 Tasman Drive
    SANTA CLARA,CA95054
    Carrie Merritt DIRECTOR
    0.50     		0 0 0
    8705 SW Nimbus Suite 240
    Beaverton,OR97008
    SCOTT CASE DIRECTOR
    0.50     		0 0 0
    2770 SAND HILL ROAD
    MENLO PARK,CA94025
    SUE PLOTNIK DIRECTOR
    0.50     		0 0 0
    275 GROVE STREET SUITE 2-200
    NEwton,MA02466
    Jeff Strawn DIRECTOR
    0.50     		0 0 0
    3003 Tasman Drive
    Santa Clara,CA95054
    Brenda Santoro DIRECTOR
    0.50     		0 0 0
    3003 Tasman Drive
    SANTA CLARA,CA95054
    Dan Allred DIRECTOR
    0.50     		0 0 0
    275 GROVE STREET SUITE 2-200
    Newton,MA02466
    Craig Robinson DIRECTOR
    0.50     		0 0 0
    3003 Tasman Drive
    Santa Clara,CA95054
    Katie Knepley Director
    0.50     		0 0 0
    2270 SAND HILL ROAD
    MENLO PARK,CA94025
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1
     
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
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    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    1,059,568
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    0
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    1,059,568
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    1,059,568
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    15,894
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    1,043,674
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    52,184
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    52,184
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    8
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    8
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    52,176
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    52,176
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    52,176
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
    196,765
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    196,765
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b (see instructions).................
    5
    8
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    196,757
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2014     		(c)
    2014     		(d)
    2015
    1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Part XI, line 7 52,176
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010...... 153,040
    b From 2011...... 180,750
    c From 2012...... 159,750
    d From 2013...... 198,250
    e From 2014...... 218,361
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 910,151
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 196,765
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		Click to see attachment196,765
    d Applied to 2015 distributable amount..... 0
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015. 52,176 52,176
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 1,054,740
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2016. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		0
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		100,864
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		953,876
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011.... 180,750
    b Excess from 2012.... 159,750
    c Excess from 2013.... 198,250
    d Excess from 2014.... 218,361
    e Excess from 2015.... 196,765
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2015, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2015 (b) 2014 (c) 2013 (d) 2012
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    SILICON VALLEY BANK FOUNDAITON
    3003 TASMAN DRIVE
    SANTA CLARA,CA95054
    (405) 987-9147
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    To obtain an application email the Director of CRA at CRAActivities@svb.com.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    N/A
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Exclusions: SVBF will not consider grants for the following: - Organizations without IRC section 501(c)(3) public charity status - Memorial campaigns - Fundraising events - Political activities - Religious organizations - Research - Sponsorship of athletic events/programs - Endowment campaigns - Advertising - Organizations that discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, or gender - Fundraising for charter or private schools - Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs) These general characteristics are only guidelines and the Board of Directors maintains discretion when choosing which grants to accept and how much to award. CRA Eligibility : Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) qualified grants are a small subset of grants. The CRA defines community developments as: - Community services targeted to LMI individuals - Financing businesses/farms either in LMI areas or that have positive employment impact on LMI individuals -Activities that otherwise revitalize or stabilize LMI
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    Amigos de las Americas
    PO Box 1319
    Menlo Park,CA94026     		    Inspires and builds young leaders through collaborative community development and immersion in cross 2,500
    Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado
    1391 N Speer Blvd Suite 450
    Denver,CO80204     		    Provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one rela 1,000
    FRIENDS OF BOSTON'S HOMELESS INC
    12 Wise St
    Boston,MA02130     		    To assist families in poverty 10,000
    Girl Scouts of Northern California
    1650 Harbor Bay Pkwy 100
    Alameda,CA94502     		    Daughters of Farm Workers program to support and encourage low income Latina girls to build life ski 1,500
    Jameson Ranch Rescue
    1224 Adams St Suite C
    St Helena,CA94574     		    No kill animal rescue 1,000
    Playworks
    650 5th Strett Suite 311
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94107     		    Education program 4,500
    Santa Clara Ballet Association
    3123 Millar Ave
    Santa Clara,CA95051     		    Support the education of the arts 2,000
    American Canoe Association
    503 Sophie St Suite 100
    Frederickburg,VA22401     		    Serving the broader paddling public by providing education related to all aspects of paddling; stewa 1,000
    American Red Cross By Area Chapter
    1663 Market St
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94103     		    Relief for disasters 2,500
    Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado
    1391 N Speer Blvd Suite 450
    Denver,CO80204     		    Provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one rela 1,250
    BUILD
    2385 Bay Road
    Redwood City,CA94063     		    Helping underprivileged kids 13,500
    Cambrian Educational Foundation
    4115 Jacksol Drive
    San Jose,CA95124     		    Learn and Play Preschool 1,000
    Centro Community Partners
    825 Washington St Suite 228
    Oakland,CA94607     		    Underserved entrepreneurs 2,000
    Embrace
    1440 Broadway Suite 205
    Oakland,CA94612     		    Funds to resource poor clinics in India with incubators, supporting low-birth weigh or pre-term infa 3,000
    Girl Scouts of Northern California
    1310 S Bascom Ave
    San Jose,CA95128     		    Daughters of Farm Workers program to support and encourage low income Latina girls to build life ski 3,000
    Hamlin Robinson School
    1700 E Union St
    Seattle,WA98122     		    Education for low income families 2,500
    Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley
    1333 Meridian Ave
    San Jose,CA95125     		    High quality, culturally competent medical and wellness services to American Indians/Alaska Natives 2,500
    Kathryn Hughes Elementary
    4949 Calle De Escuela
    Santa Clara,CA95051     		    Scholarships for low income students to participate in after school arts program 1,000
    Law Foundation of Silicon Valley
    152 North Third St 3rd Floor
    San Jose,CA95112     		    Advances the rights of under-represented individuals and families in our diverse community through l 2,500
    Legal Aid of Marin
    30 N San Pedro Road Suite 220
    SAN RAFAEL,CA94903     		    Innovative court program which helps people address court fines through alternative sentencing 4,000
    Marin Montessori
    5200 Paradise Dr
    Corte Madera,CA94925     		    Independent co-educational day school serving students 1,500
    Mark MacLennan Memorial
    3003 Tasman Dr
    Santa Clara,CA95054     		    Donation in Marc Mcleann's Name - SVB'er who passed away 5,000
    Minds Matter of San Francisco
    PO Box 2511
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94126     		    Mentoring and education enrichment programs to high achieving low income high school students 2,000
    Morgan Hill Community Foundation
    PO Box 1974
    Morgan Hill,CA95038     		    Philanthropy 2,500
    Mother's Grace
    11440 N St Andrews Way
    Scottsdale,CA85254     		    Dedicated to the support of Mothers and children who have endured life tragedies 1,000
    One Step Closer Therapeutic Riding Inc
    15770 Foothill Ave
    Morgan Hill,CA95037     		    Adaptive horseback riding and equine-assisted-therapy for individuals with physical and/or emotional 1,000
    Police Unity Tour
    12 E Great Meadow Lane
    East Hanover,NJ07036     		    The primary purpose of the Police Unity Tour is to raise awareness of Law Enforcement Officers who h 1,000
    Project Sanctuary
    PO Box 1563
    Granby,CO80446     		    Building schools in Africa 3,000
    Skys the Limit Fund Inc
    4546 El Camino Real Suite 282
    Los Altos,CA94022     		    Transforms the lives of at-risk youth by providing grants, support, and hope, through wilderness the 1,500
    Sustainable Silicon Valley
    900 Lafayette St
    Santa Clara,CA95050     		    Collaborative initiative to produce significant environmental improvement and resource conservation 3,500
    Villa Montessori School
    20900 Stevens Creek Blvd
    Cupertino,CA95014     		    Encourages independent, self-directed achievement. 2,000
    Arthritis Foundation Pacific Region (aka Arthritis Foundation Orange Coun
    PO Box 53490
    Irvine,CA92619     		    Prevention and control of arthritis and related diseases 1,000
    Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bay Area
    649 Mission Street 5th Floor
    San Francisco,CA94105     		    Provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one rela 1,000
    Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado
    1391 N Speer Blvd Suite 450
    Denver,CO80204     		    Provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one rela 2,000
    Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County
    2625 ZANKER RD
    San Jose,CA95134     		    Catholic charity to provide self-sufficiency to Santa Clara County's underserved community 1,500
    Cheza Nami Foundation Inc
    2744 Vista Diablo Ct
    Pleasanton,CA94566     		    Cheza Nami non profit foundation - promoting African culture and cultural diversity 1,500
    Destination Imagination
    1111 South Union Ave
    Cherry Hill,NJ08002     		    Destination ImagiNation, Inc. seeks to be the world's foremost non-profit membership organization de 1,000
    Friends at Alameda Park and Recreation Foundation
    3262 Madision St
    Alameda,CA94501     		    Organization whose mission is to promote, protect, and support recreation and park activities 2,500
    JDRF INTERNATIONAL
    26 Broadway
    New York,NY10004     		    type 1 Diabetes research and support 2,500
    Legal Aid of Marin
    30 N San Pedro Road Suite 220
    SAN RAFAEL,CA94903     		    Innovative court program which helps people address court fines through alternative sentencing 2,500
    Loma Public Education Fund
    23800 Summit Rd
    Los Gatos,CA95033     		    School district for special needs 1,500
    March of Dimes
    670 East 3900 South St 1-105
    Salt Lake City,UT84107     		    Neo - Natal ICP unit 5,000
    My Brother's Keeper
    PO Box 338
    Easton,MA02356     		    Born out of an understanding about the issues facing both boys and men of color and their surroundin 2,500
    New Way Learning Academy
    5048 East Oak Street
    Phoenix,AZ85008     		    Helps children who have learning difficulties and disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), dy 2,500
    Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence
    234 East Gish Road STE 200
    San Jose,CA95112     		    Provide support for survivors of violence 5,000
    Pathway Home
    PO Box 3930
    Yountville,CA94599     		    The Pathway Home provides veterans with educational, professional and clinical support designed to e 1,500
    Phoenix Children's Project
    3219 E Cambelback Rd 228
    Phoenix,AZ85018     		    Support children in low income areas of Phoenix 1,000
    Reel Recovery
    160 Brookside Road
    NEEDHAM,MA02492     		    To assist cancer survivors 2,500
    South Shore Habitat for Humanity
    20 Mathewson Dr
    Weymouth,MA02189     		    Support underprivileged and build homes 3,000
    TechBridge Inc
    100 Peachtree St Suite 2090
    ATLANTA,GA30303     		    Support low-income families 2,500
    The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
    675 North First Street
    SAN JOSE,CA95112     		    Support leukemia lymphoma/cancer 500
    Alternative Family Services Inc
    1421 Guerneville Rd Suite 218
    Santa Rosa,CA95403     		    AFS is a California nonprofit agency whose mission is to support vulnerable children and families in 2,500
    Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bay Area
    649 Mission Street 5th Floor
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94105     		    Provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one rela 1,500
    Blue Hills Educational Fund (BHEF)
    12300 De Sanka Ave
    Saratoga,CA95070     		    parent run organization that raises money to enhance the educational experience for all students 1,500
    Emergency Family Assistance Association (EFAA)
    1575 Yarmouth Ave
    Boulder,CO80304     		    To assist families in poverty 7,500
    Guardsmen (The)
    1016 Lincoln Blvd Suite 205
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94129     		    At risk youth children and youth scholarships 2,000
    Health in Harmony
    107 SE Washington St Suite 480
    Portland,OR97214     		    Engaging community-led solutions for human health and the health of our planet. 2,500
    International Mental Health Research Organization (The)
    PO Box 680
    RUTHERFORD,CA94573     		    Education for low income families 2,500
    Kyle Korver Foundation
    1780 Sunrise Park Ctr
    Sandy,UT84092     		    Inner City efforts for disadvantaged youth 2,515
    Lamplighters Music Theatre
    PO Box 77367
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94107     		    Community theatre 1,500
    New York University
    25 West 4th Street - 4th Floor
    Suite 311
    New York,NY10012     		    Entrepreneurship center for undergrad and grad students 2,500
    Peninsula Bridge Program (The)
    PO Box 963
    Menlo Park,CA94026     		    Peninsula Bridge transforms the lives of highly motivated, low-income students by preparing and supp 2,500
    Silicon Andhra
    20660 Stevens Creek Blvd 111
    Cupertino,CA95014     		    Goals to maintain and perpetuate the Telugu Samskruti (Culture), Sahityam (Literature) and Sampraday 6,000
    Silicon Valley Campaign for Legal Services
    31 N 2nd St 4th Floor
    San Jose,CA95113     		    To assist in providing legal services for low-income 5,000
    Spark Igniting Global Change
    101A Clay Ct Suite 188
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94111     		    Spark is a philanthropic network of young professionals who invest to improve the lives of women aro 2,500
    Summer Search
    500 Sansome Street Suite 350
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94111     		    Summer Search has helped low-income students across the country rise to their potential and become b 2,000
    Sunnyvale Lions Club (Future Milpitas Heritage Lions Club)
    788 Fairlands Ave
    SUNNYVALE,CA95008     		    an active interest in the civic, cultural, social and moral welfare of the community. 2,000
    VILLAGE HARVEST
    PO Box 9231
    San Jose,CA95157     		    Support local food harvest for local hunger 2,500
    Amigos de las Americas
    PO Box 1319
    Menlo Park,CA94026     		    Inspires and builds young leaders through collaborative community development and immersion in cross 3,000
    Asante Africa Foundation Inc
    1334 Carlton Place
    Livermore,CA94550     		    To educate and empower the next generation of change agents, whose dreams and actions transform the 1,500
    Bay Area BMXers
    2601 Blanding Ave Suite C278
    Alameda,CA94501     		    At risk youth focusing on Bikes to keep youth motivated 2,000
    BUILD
    2385 Bay Road
    Redwood City,CA94063     		    Helping underprivileged kids 6,000
    Girls Athletic Leadership School
    750 Galapago St
    Denver,CO80204     		    GALS is the first and only all-girls charter school in Colorado 2,500
    Leigh High School HSC PAPA
    15559 Union Sve 123
    Los Gatos,CA95032     		    Spirit booster club 1,000
    San Jose Public Library Foundation
    150 East San Fernando Street 4th
    Floor
    San Jose,CA95112     		    Support the library's Summer Reading Challenge program 2,500
    Total .................................bullet 3a 196,765
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ...........     		    14 770  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....          
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6
    Net rental income or (loss) from personal property     		         
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............     		         
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 770 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13770
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527?...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
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    TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    The Silicon Valley Bank Foundation
    EIN:
    77-0414630
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING 2,240 0   0

    TY 2015 DistributionFromCorpusElection
    Name:
    The Silicon Valley Bank Foundation
    EIN:
    77-0414630
    Election:
    PURSUANT TO THE IRC SEC. 4942(H)(2) AND REG. 53.4942(A)-3(D)(2), THE SILICON VALLEY BANK FOUNDATION HEREBY ELECTS TO TREAT CURRENT YEAR QUALIFIYING DISTRIBUTIONS IN EXCESS OF THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING TAX YEAR'S UNDISTRIBUTED INCOME AND THE AMOUNT NEEDED TO SATISFY THE CURRENT YEAR DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS AS BEING MADE OUT OF COURPUS.

    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    The Silicon Valley Bank Foundation
    EIN:
    77-0414630
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Bank fees 20 0   0
    Office expense 434 0   0


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    The Silicon Valley Bank Foundation
    EIN:
    77-0414630
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    other 270 0   0


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    The Silicon Valley Bank Foundation
    EIN:
    77-0414630
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Franchise taxes 10 0   0