Approve Inventory Item No. 28 to provide a grant to CompassPoint Mentorship in the amount of $5,000 relating to supporting summer camp scholarships for low-income youth from Sunnyvale and Milpitas, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Lee)
This document outlines a budget item for the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors regarding a grant to CompassPoint Mentorship. The recommended action is to approve a grant of $5,000 to support summer camp scholarships for low-income youth from Sunnyvale and Milpitas. The grant is intended for use by CompassPoint Mentorship, a nonprofit organization, to cover costs associated with summer camp participation for eligible youth. The item is set for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026.
Key points
Grant amount: $5,000
Purpose: Support summer camp scholarships for low-income youth from Sunnyvale and Milpitas
Eligibility: Youth ages 8-15 years old
Grant usage: Covers program fees, materials, meals, and transportation
Organization: CompassPoint Mentorship, founded in 2012
Final consideration date: June 18, 2026
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Three Supervisor Otto Lee 128486 DATE: May 13, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Otto Lee, President SUBJECT: Budget Inventory Item No. 28 - CompassPoint Mentorship RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve Inventory Item No. 28 to provide a grant to CompassPoint Mentorship in the amount of $5,000 relating to supporting summer camp scholarships for low-income youth from Sunnyvale and Milpitas, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Lee) FISCAL IMPLICATIONS There is a one-time cost of $5000. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION The grant may only be used by CompassPoint Mentorship to provide scholarships for lowincome youth, ages 8-15 years old from Sunnyvale and Milpitas for summer camps by June 2027, covering participation costs including program fees, materials, meals, and transportation. CompassPoint Mentorship is a Santa Clara County-based nonprofit founded in 2012 with a mission to help children convert ideas into world-changing actions through education, mentorship, and leadership opportunities. Positions, programs, services, and/or events funded by this grant must be open to eligible...
This document is a cover sheet for a funding request from CompassPoint Mentorship to the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors. The organization is requesting $25,000 for a program that is countywide in geographical reach and will run from June 2026 to June 2027. The request indicates that the organization is a nonprofit and does not have a fiscal sponsor. The proposed activities align with several strategic priorities of the Board, including strengthening community safety and enhancing support for children and families. The organization has received prior funding from the County in the years 2023, 2024, and 2025, totaling $5,000 each year. The document also confirms that the funding will not be used for prohibited purposes and that the organization can comply with the County's grant agreement.
Key points
Funding request from CompassPoint Mentorship for $25,000.
Program duration: June 2026 - June 2027.
Geographical reach: Countywide.
No fiscal sponsor.
Aligns with Board priorities: community safety and support for children and families.
Previous funding received from the County in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
Affirms compliance with grant agreement terms.
Limitations
The document contains unresolved placeholders, such as the specific strategic priorities and the identification of other supervisorial districts.
The document does not specify the exact amount recommended for funding by the supervisor(s).
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Budget Inventory Item Cover Sheet Entity or Individual(s) requesting funding:lcompassPoint Mentorship Amount of funding requested: $25,000 !::::::;r------------i-----------;::=;------------' D Type ofEntity/Individual(s):0 Governmental Entity t/ Nonprofit Entity For-Profit Entity Other:I..___ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _____. D Note: Nonprofit and for-profit entities must provide current Certificate of Status from Secretary ofState showing good standing to receive funding. Does Entity/Individual have a Fiscal Sponsor?! t/ I No D Yes (please identify): A Fiscal Sponsor is a nonprofit that is taking on responsibility for accepting and/or disbursing funds on behalf of the grantee or sponsored entity. Note: Fiscal Sponsors are available only for new initiatives or projects that have not yet incorporated, or for individuals. Nonprofits that are not in good standing with the California Secretary of State, and for-profit entities, may not use a fiscal sponsor. Geographical reach of program or activities to be funded: I t/ I Countywide Or specific district(s) (check all that apply): □ District 1 □ District 2 ~District 3 ODistrict 4 ODistrict...