Cupertino, CA

Silicon Valley Youth Climate Action

EIN 27-4379516

Environment & Animal Welfare Environmental Education & Advocacy Children & youth

Mission

Silicon Valley Youth Climate Action (SVYCA) is a youth-led 501(c)(3) that empowers teens and young adults to combat climate change through education, civic engagement, and local policy advocacy.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About Silicon Valley Youth Climate Action

Silicon Valley Youth Climate Action (SVYCA) is a youth-led, staff-supported nonprofit based in Cupertino, CA (EIN 27-4379516 confirmed). The organization trains and mentors middle and high school student leaders across the Bay Area to engage in climate education, run local campaigns, and participate in public policy processes. In the last 2–3 years SVYCA has expanded program activity (including a recurring Youth Climate Summit, countywide video contests, and local action teams), produced measurable policy outcomes in multiple cities, and reported operational revenue and program growth in its most recent filings. SVYCA’s recent work includes youth-led campaigns on building electrification, sustainable transportation pilots, and nature-based solutions alongside partner organizations and local governments.

Notable achievements

State Senator Nonprofit of the Year (2026)

Selected as the 2026 California Nonprofit of the Year by State Senator Dave Cortese in recognition of its youth leadership, policy advocacy, and community impact.

Local policy victories

SVYCA reports training hundreds of student leaders who helped pass building electrification codes in multiple cities (covering an estimated 500,000+ residents) and contributed to climate action plans across several municipalities (affecting an estimated 1.3 million residents); the group also helped secure a high-school youth transit pass pilot in Santa Clara County.

Youth engagement and programs

Operates recurring signature programs — a regional Youth Climate Summit, the Climate Smart/Youth Nature video contests (dozens of student submissions and public screenings), and local Action Teams — engaging hundreds of students in hands-on climate education and civic participation.

At a glance

Total assets: $182K
Annual revenue: $396K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 27-4379516
Location: Cupertino, CA
Website: www.svyouthclimateaction.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Verified tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization with public Form 990 filings and recent financial growth reported in 2024 filings (organization-level revenue and net asset increases).

Official recognition and endorsement from elected leaders (State Senator recognition) and inclusion in county and municipal youth leadership resources and event programs.

Local media and community partnerships: public coverage and partnerships for youth contests and programs, and sponsorship/support from regional organizations such as local open-space and climate partner groups.

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