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SACRED HEART COMMUNITY SERVICE

EIN 23-7179787 SAN JOSE, CA

Revenue 2023
$47,669,215
Expenses 2023
$49,477,974

Program services were 93.8% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

As filed

Subsection
03
NTEE code
P200
Classification
1000
Street
1381 S 1ST ST

These codes are the IRS's own and are shown exactly as filed. What each one means is in the Business Master File documentation (opens in a new tab).

Other organizations at this address

1 other organization in the IRS Business Master File lists the same street address. matched by us

We match the street line and ZIP code as the IRS gives them, ignoring case and outer spaces and nothing else, so "AVE" and "AVENUE" count as different streets and this list can miss some. A shared address can mean related organizations or a shared office, but it can also be a registered agent, a mail drop or a service provider holding mail for unrelated clients. It is not, by itself, evidence that two organizations are connected.

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO BUILD A COMMUNITY FREE FROM POVERTY BY CREATING HOPE, OPPORTUNITY, AND ACTION. WE PROVIDE ESSENTIAL SERVICES, WORK TOGETHER TO IMPROVE OUR LIVES, ORGANIZE FOR JUSTICE, AND INSPIRE OUR COMMUNITY TO LOVE, SERVE, AND SHARE.

Activities or mission (Part I)

A COMMUNITY UNITED TO ENSURE THAT EVERY CHILD AND ADULT IS FREE FROM POVERTY.

  • HPS NETWORK COORDINATIONHOMELESSNESS PREVENTION - IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA'S OFFICE OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AND DESTINATION: HOME, THE ORGANIZATION'S STAFF SUPPORT COUNTY-WIDE HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION SERVICES BY COORDINATING SERVICES, TRAINING 19 PARTNERS, AND CENTRALIZING ADMINISTRATIVE WORK ASSOCIATED WITH CONTRACTING AND COMPLIANCE.

    Expenses $19,305,772 · Grants $2,879,904

  • ESSENTIAL SERVICES:- WELCOME CENTER - THE MAIN REGISTRATION AREA FOR THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES RESOURCE REFERRALS AND INFORMATION. THE WELCOME CENTER ALSO DISTRIBUTES NEWBORN LAYETTES TO EXPECTING PARENTS AND OFFERS 4 BUS TOKENS PER MONTH FOR DOCTOR AND PAROLE APPOINTMENTS.- FOOD PANTRY - PROVIDES A 3-DAY SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPLY OF FOOD ONCE PER WEEK REGARDLESS OF ZIP CODE. THE PANTRY ALSO PROVIDES SURPLUS FRUITS AND VEGETABLES UP TO ONCE PER WEEK AS WELL AS BAG LUNCHES EACH DAY. WE PROVIDE NON-COOKING BAGS FOR FAMILIES WITHOUT COOKING FACILITIES. ADDITIONALLY, THE PANTRY SUPPLIES DIAPERS FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3 AND FORMULA UNDER 1, SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY.- CLOTHES CLOSET - PROVIDES GENTLY USED CLOTHING, BLANKETS, AND LINENS TO CUSTOMERS, ONCE PER WEEK AND DISTRIBUTES SURVIVAL SACK BACKPACKS FULL OF HYGIENE SUPPLIES, UNDERWEAR, SOCKS, AND A BLANKET TO UNHOUSED CUSTOMERS.- LA MESA VERDE - ORGANIZES LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND MASTER GARDENERS TO BUILD AND MAINTAIN ORGANIC HOME GARDENS, ENABLING THEM TO GROW HEALTHY, NUTRITIOUS FOOD. THIS INITIATIVE INCLUDES PROVIDING HANDS-ON TRAINING, RESOURCES, AND ONGOING SUPPORT TO ENSURE FAMILIES CAN SUCCESSFULLY CULTIVATE THEIR GARDENS. BY FOSTERING SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES, THE PROGRAM AIMS TO IMPROVE FOOD SECURITY AND OVERALL WELL-BEING IN THE COMMUNITY.- TAP (TRANSIT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM) - WE HAVE ESTABLISHED A CONTRACT WITH THE VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (VTA) FOR THE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TAP). THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES REDUCED MONTHLY ADULT BUS PASSES TO OUR MEMBERS. WHILE THE STANDARD COST OF A VTA BUS PASS IS $90, TAP MEMBERS PAY ONLY $25 IN CASH PER PASS. TAP PASSES OFFER UNLIMITED RIDES ON VTA BUSES AND LIGHT RAIL FOR THE ENTIRE MONTH INDICATED ON THE PASS. THIS PARTNERSHIP AIMS TO ENHANCE ACCESSIBILITY TO TRANSPORTATION FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS, SUPPORTING THEIR MOBILITY AND INDEPENDENCE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO EASE THE FINANCIAL BURDEN OF TRANSPORTATION COSTS, CONTRIBUTING TO THE OVERALL WELL-BEING AND ECONOMIC STABILITY OF OUR MEMBERS.

    Expenses $14,403,687 · Grants $12,926,643

  • FAMILY ASSISTANCE:FAMILY ASSISTANCE - PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS AT HIGH RISK OF LOSING THEIR HOUSING. THE INTERVENTION DELIVERS CASE MANAGEMENT COORDINATED WITH MULTI-MONTH RENTAL ASSISTANCE FOR SECURE AND APPROPRIATE RENTAL HOUSING.

    Expenses $5,567,534 · Grants $3,045,174

  • ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS:- LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS - PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO HELP PAY UTILITY BILLS AND AVOID ENERGY RELATED CRISES FOR HOUSEHOLDS THAT ARE EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP.- WATER ASSISTANCE RELIEF - PROVIDES PAYMENT ASSISTANCE TO HELP LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS PAY THEIR DRINKING WATER AND WASTEWATER BILLS. SINCE OCTOBER 2021, THE ORGANIZATION HAS SERVED MANY HOUSEHOLDS, RESTORED WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICES, PREVENTED DISCONNECTIONS, REDUCED WATER BILLS, AND PROVIDED WATER CONSERVATION EDUCATION TO SANTA CLARA COUNTY RESIDENTS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT AND THE LOW INCOME WATER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

    Expenses $2,173,575 · Grants $650,432

  • SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAMSFAMILY SUPPORT NETWORK:- SAFE, SECURE, AND LOVED: RESILIENT FAMILIES (SSL:RF) - A PREVENTIVE WORKSHOP DESIGNED TO ADDRESS CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT BY EMPOWERING PARENTS AND CARETAKERS IN SAN JOSE AND GILROY WITH ESSENTIAL SKILLS TO PROVIDE SENSITIVE AND SUPPORTIVE CARE TO CHILDREN AGED 0-3. THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF FOSTERING HEALTHY ATTACHMENTS BETWEEN CHILDREN AND THEIR CAREGIVERS, WHICH IS VITAL FOR BUILDING RESILIENCE IN YOUNG CHILDREN. STRONG ATTACHMENTS NOT ONLY HELP CHILDREN COPE WITH THE CHALLENGES OF POVERTY BUT ALSO IMPROVE THEIR SOCIAL, BEHAVIORAL, AND ACADEMIC OUTCOMES. THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN THIS PROGRAM, FAMILIES CAN POTENTIALLY REDUCE THEIR NEED FOR FUTURE INTERVENTION SERVICES FROM SCHOOLS AND CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES.- ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL), PARENTING CLASSES & EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (ECE) - THESE CLASSES ARE DESIGNED FOR PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN AGED 3 TO 5 YEARS. THE PARENTS OF PRESCHOOLERS PROGRAM PROVIDES PARENTS WITH VALUABLE INSIGHTS INTO VARIOUS PARENTING TECHNIQUES AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT APPROACHES, WHILE ALSO TEACHING BASIC ENGLISH SKILLS ESSENTIAL FOR EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION WITH THEIR CHILD'S PHYSICIAN, TEACHER, AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS. AT THE SAME TIME, CHILDREN ATTEND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (ECE) CLASSES, WHERE THEY LEARN KINDERGARTEN READINESS SKILLS, PREPARING THEM FOR A SUCCESSFUL START IN SCHOOL.EDUCATION: - AFTER SCHOOL ACADEMY - PROVIDES AFTER SCHOOL LEARNING, OUTREACH, AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN FROM GRADES 1-5; TUTORING AND HOMEWORK TIME; ORGANIZED ACTIVITIES AND FIELD TRIPS; PROTEIN AND FRUIT SNACKS PROVIDED EACH DAY. PAST ACADEMY STUDENTS IN GRADES 6-8 ENGAGE IN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT BY ASSISTING YOUNGER STUDENTS AND LEARNING MINDFULNESS TECHNIQUES TO COPE WITH STRESS AND EMOTIONS IN A HEALTHY MANNER.-SUMMER ACADEMY -PROVIDES SUMMER CAMP WITH AN ACADEMIC FOCUS FOR CHILDREN ENTERING GRADES 4-8; DESIGNED TO ENRICH THEIR SUMMER WITH LEARNING AND PREPARE THEM FOR THE COMING SCHOOL YEAR; WEEKLY FIELD TRIPS; AFTERNOON ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES.-COMPUTER CLASSES - CLASSES TAUGHT AT VARIED SKILL LEVELS ARE OFFERED IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH.ECONOMIC JUSTICE NETWORK- DIGITAL INCLUSION PROGRAM - THESE CLASSES, OFFERED IN BOTH SPANISH AND ENGLISH, CATER TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS AT BEGINNER AND INTERMEDIATE LEVELS. UPON COMPLETING THE PROGRAM, PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE A FREE DEVICE TO HELP BRIDGE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE. THE PROGRAM ALSO ASSISTS UNDER CONNECTED HOUSEHOLDS IN ACCESSING AFFORDABLE INTERNET CONNECTIVITY, ENSURING THEY STAY CONNECTED AND EMPOWERED.- EMPLOYMENT SERVICES - ASSISTS JOB-SEEKERS TO SECURE EMPLOYMENT BY PROVIDING THEM WITH SUPPORT AND RESOURCES THAT EMPOWER THEM TO BECOME ECONOMICALLY SELF-SUFFICIENT. SERVICES INCLUDE INDIVIDUALIZED ASSESSMENT, JOB READINESS AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS, VOCATIONAL COUNSELING, AND FINANCIAL EDUCATION.- ASSET BUILDING FOR INDEPENDENCE - PROVIDES INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH CONCRETE PATHWAYS TO ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH FINANCIAL EDUCATIONAL CLASSES, INDIVIDUALIZED COACHING, AND INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE. PROGRAMS INCLUDE: VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE ("VITA"), FINANCIAL EDUCATION WORKSHOPS, PUBLIC BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY SCREENING, AND INDIVIDUALIZED CREDIT COACHING.- LOGRANDO JUNTOS - A FINANCIAL LITERACY CLUB THAT HARNESSES PEER SUPPORT TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IMPROVE THEIR LIVES. IN THIS PROGRAM, MEMBERS ARE GROUPED INTO COHORTS OF 10 TO 15 PEOPLE. THROUGH THE LOGRANDO JUNTOS PROGRAM, THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS WORKSHOPS ON IDENTITY THEFT, CREDIT BUILDING STRATEGIES, BUDGETING AND SAVING AND PLANNING FOR PAYING FOR COLLEGE.

    Expenses $1,890,358 · Grants $34,627

  • POWER AND ORGANIZING:- POWER AND ORGANIZING - ENRICHES OUR COMMUNITY BY STRENGTHENING THE VOICE AND PRESENCE OF LOW-INCOME COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND THEIR ALLIES IN DECISION-MAKING PROCESSES THAT IMPACT THE STRUCTURAL CAUSE OF POVERTY. THROUGH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND ACTION, THE ORGANIZATION'S MEMBERS DIRECTLY BENEFIT THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES BY IDENTIFYING AND ADDRESSING THE ISSUES THAT MATTER TO INDIVIDUALS THE MOST. SINCE 2009, THE ORGANIZATION HAS LEVERAGED THAT TRUST OF THE COMMUNITY IN CREATIVE WAYS TO BUILD A GRASSROOTS BASE, PROGRAM COLLABORATIONS, AND ADVOCACY COALITIONS. COLLECTIVE CAMPAIGNS HAVE LED TO MEANINGFUL VICTORIES FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUNDING AND PRODUCTION, MINIMUM WAGES, TENANT PROTECTION, CARCERAL REFORM, RACIAL EQUITY, AND IMMIGRANT RIGHTS.

    Expenses $1,765,911 · Grants $360,000

  • COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION:- VOLUNTEER OFFICE - ENGAGES COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND CUSTOMERS IN STRUCTURED VOLUNTEER SERVICES AT THE ORGANIZATION.- OUTREACH AND EDUCATION - REACHES OUT TO THE COMMUNITY TO ENGAGE AND EDUCATE PEOPLE ABOUT POVERTY AND POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS TO POVERTY IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY. INCLUDES EDUCATIONAL CLASSES AND IMMERSION PROGRAMS.

    Expenses $825,709

  • ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT/OTHER TO ACCOMMODATE:- DATA ANALYSIS & PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT - PROVIDES FOR THE COLLECTION OF DATA ON STRATEGIC PRIORITIES, SERVICE PROVISION, AND THEIR OUTCOMES FOR USE IN ANALYZING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PROGRAMS AND STRATEGIES AND INFORMING ANY MODIFICATION OF SERVICES, POLICIES, AND PROCEDURES AS NECESSARY.

    Expenses $469,361

As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Officers and directors · 2023

As listed in Part VII of the 2023 return, in the order the filer printed them. Each return names its own; this is not a roster the organization keeps with us.

  • Vu-Bang Nguyen

    PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Melissa Morris

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Valerie Gonzales

    VICE PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Carlos Rosario

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Aboubacar Ndiaye

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • William Armaline

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.75
  • Jessica Blitchok

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Tania Bravo

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Angelica Cortez

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.75
  • Pilar Diaz

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.75
  • Yazmin Espinoza

    BOARD MEMBER (THRU 11/23)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.75
  • Ma Soledad Telles Guitierrez

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Victoria Tung

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.75
  • Sameena Usman

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Poncho Jose Guevara

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $227,939
    From this org
    $218,755
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $9,184
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $216,583
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $2,172
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $9,184
    Filer's total
    $227,939
  • Darren Seaton

    DEPUTY DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $181,016
    From this org
    $179,816
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $1,200
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $176,766
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $3,050
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $1,200
    Filer's total
    $181,016
  • Dalenna Hughes

    ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $153,111
    From this org
    $147,421
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $5,690
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $146,352
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $1,069
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $5,690
    Filer's total
    $153,111
  • Erin Stanton

    DIRECTOR, HOMELESS PREVENTION SERVICES

    Total calculated
    $151,770
    From this org
    $140,485
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $11,285
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $137,220
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $3,265
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $11,285
    Filer's total
    $151,770
  • Lorena Sanchez-Castaneda

    DIRECTOR OF ENERGY

    Total calculated
    $127,833
    From this org
    $126,633
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $1,200
    Hours/week
    40
  • Roberto Gil

    ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $135,141
    From this org
    $125,913
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $9,228
    Hours/week
    40
  • Elizabeth Matthews

    SENIOR DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $120,599
    From this org
    $115,800
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $4,799
    Hours/week
    40

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us. Earlier years are each on their own filing page.

Filings

  • 2023
    Revenue
    $47,669,215
    Expenses
    $49,477,974
    Contributions
    $47,501,812
    Grants paid
    $19,896,780
  • 2022
    Revenue
    $44,728,825
    Expenses
    $45,252,392
    Contributions
    $44,563,921
    Grants paid
    $18,531,440

The four totals the IRS asks for on Part I of the Form 990, as filed. A dash means the figure was not present on the return — not that it was zero.

Other returns filed

  • 2021 · 990

    Revenue
    $54,660,342
    Expenses
    $49,168,064
    Assets (EOY)
    $30,318,943
  • 2020 · 990

    Revenue
    $49,147,758
    Expenses
    $45,961,299
    Assets (EOY)
    $20,973,707
  • 2019 · 990

    Revenue
    $43,397,777
    Expenses
    $39,140,702
    Assets (EOY)
    $16,371,914
  • 2018 · 990

    Revenue
    $25,984,455
    Expenses
    $25,812,478
    Assets (EOY)
    $8,857,159
  • 2017 · 990

    Revenue
    $21,475,774
    Expenses
    $21,400,210
    Assets (EOY)
    $8,374,015
  • 2016 · 990

    Revenue
    $23,097,832
    Expenses
    $22,848,309
    Assets (EOY)
    $8,444,047
  • 2016 · 990

    Revenue
    $23,097,832
    Expenses
    $22,848,309
    Assets (EOY)
    $8,444,047
  • 2015 · 990

    Revenue
    $18,730,148
    Expenses
    $18,566,246
    Assets (EOY)
    $7,720,104
  • 2014 · 990

    Revenue
    $19,420,727
    Expenses
    $19,259,091
    Assets (EOY)
    $7,634,970
  • 2013 · 990

    Revenue
    $17,887,025
    Expenses
    $17,738,215
    Assets (EOY)
    $7,728,484

Nonprofiteer parses Forms 990, 990-EZ and 990-PF, in a window of recent tax years. These returns are recorded from the IRS e-file index, so their figures were extracted by that index rather than read from the return here — treat them as a different source from the filings above, not as more of the same record. A dash means the index carries no figure; Form 990-T listings carry none at all. Showing the 10 most recent; the API carries the rest.

Grants made

Where these grants went next →

Grants received

The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.

Related organizations

From Schedule R Part II, where a filer lists the tax-exempt organizations it is related to by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

Declared on its 2023 return

Declared as related by

California fundraising campaigns

Campaigns run by paid fundraisers, commercial coventurers and thrift stores naming this organization, as California published them. Both figures are as filed, and what the first one counts depends on the campaign type — a coventurer or a thrift store files its own sales rather than money collected for the charity. The 990 reports this only as a yearly total, never per campaign.

  • DONATE FOR CHARITY INC.

    $2,151 raised

    2024 CF Vehicle Donation Program

    $890 to charity

  • DONATE FOR CHARITY INC.

    $13,470 raised

    2022 CF Vehicle Donation Program

    $9,315 to charity

  • DONATE FOR CHARITY INC.

    $16,120 raised

    2021 CF Vehicle Donation Program

    $10,386 to charity

Amounts are as filed and do not add up: a commercial coventurer reports one promotion's whole gross once for each charity that shared in it. A campaign may also name more than one registered charity, in which case it appears on each.

Other IRS files

Auto-Revocation List

Not listed. The IRS publishes this list for organizations whose exemption was automatically revoked for failing to file for three consecutive years.

Publication 78

Listed as of 13 October 2026, under deductibility PC.

These are two separate IRS files on two separate schedules, shown as published and not reconciled with each other. Neither is a statement about whether a contribution is deductible today: 19,245 organizations appear in Publication 78 while the IRS's own revocation file lists them as currently revoked, more than half of those revoked before 2019. Absence from Publication 78 is evidence of nothing, and presence is not evidence either. Verify current status with the IRS before relying on it.

What this page reflects

The registration facts above come from the IRS Business Master File published 13 October 2026 and read 1 November 2026, for every organization at once. Returns through tax year 2023, the newest we have parsed for this organization.