Sacred Heart Community Service
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
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.
- Income
- $50.5 million
- Spending
- $51.6 million
- Spent on programs
- 93%
- Reserves
- 2.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 53%
- Employees
- 180
- Volunteers
- 6,686
- Highest pay
- $238,522, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.1 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 29% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 6% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1593% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2514 of 14 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (8)
- $20.0 million spent. 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.
- $16.2 million spent. 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.
- $5.6 million spent. 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.
- $2.3 million spent. 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. - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (PRESCHOOL) - PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY, PLAY-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN AGES 2-4, FOSTERING CURIOSITY, CONFIDENCE, AND THE FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS NEEDED FOR KINDERGARTEN SUCCESS. - SSL 3-6 - EXTENDS THE SAFE, SECURE, AND LOVED MODEL TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AGES 3-6, THROUGH PARENT WORKSHOPS AND ACTIVITIES FOCUSED ON POSITIVE ROUTINES, EMOTIONAL REGULATION, AND HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT.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. - PUBLIC BENEFITS (CA/FRESH ENROLLMENT) - PROVIDES ONE-ON-ONE ASSISTANCE TO HELP FAMILIES APPLY FOR AND MAINTAIN ACCESS TO FOOD BENEFITS, ENSURING EVERY HOUSEHOLD HAS THE NUTRITION SUPPORT THEY NEED. - VITA (VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE) - OFFERS FREE TAX PREPARATION AND FILING SERVICES FOR LOW TO MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS, HELPING FAMILIES CLAIM ALL ELIGIBLE CREDITS AND REFUNDS.
- $1.6 million spent. ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS: - LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - 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.
- $1.2 million spent. 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 CAUSES 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 PROTECTIONS, CARCERAL REFORM, RACIAL EQUITY, AND IMMIGRANT RIGHTS.
- $848,890 spent. ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT - 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. - TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT - OFFERS A VARIETY OF TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL PERSONNEL TO STRENGTHEN THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES TO FULFILL THEIR JOB DUTIES FOR THE AGENCY TO REACH ITS GOALS AND ULTIMATELY ITS MISSION.
- $502,168 spent. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND OUTREACH - CONDUCTS POPULAR EDUCATION CLASSES AND OUTREACH EVENTS TO INFORM COMMUNITY MEMBERS ABOUT RESOURCES AVAILABLE THROUGH SACRED HEART AND PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS. ACTIVITIES ALSO INCLUDE COMMUNITY EDUCATION REGARDING POVERTY AND POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY. - VOLUNTEER OFFICE - THE VOLUNTEER OFFICE AT SACRED HEART COORDINATES AND SUPPORTS THE EFFORTS OF VOLUNTEERS WHO CONTRIBUTE TO VARIOUS COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. THEY HANDLE RECRUITMENT, TRAINING, AND SCHEDULING OF VOLUNTEERS TO ENSURE THEY ARE EFFECTIVELY MATCHED WITH TASKS THAT ALIGN WITH THEIR SKILLS AND INTERESTS. THE OFFICE PLAYS A CRUCIAL ROLE IN ORGANIZING VOLUNTEER EVENTS, MANAGING VOLUNTEER RECORDS, AND PROVIDING SUPPORT TO BOTH VOLUNTEERS AND THE COMMUNITY SERVICE STAFF TO MAXIMIZE THE IMPACT OF THEIR WORK.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 1972.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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