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Sacred Heart Center Inc

EIN 54-1590419 · Richmond, VA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE SACRED HEART CENTER (SHC) CONNECTS LATINO FAMILIES WITH TOOLS TO THRIVE AND FLOURISH. SHC'S WORK MANIFESTS THROUGH A CONTINUUM OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS, INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AND CHILDREN, AND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS TO MEET COMMUNITY NEEDS

Income
$2.4 million
Spending
$2.3 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
0
Volunteers
250
Highest pay
$122,124, 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

Good: 75 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports 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 (3)
  1. $350,550 spent. ADULT LITERACY: SIX DIRECT PROGRAMS ARE ADMINISTERED AND OFFERED TO ADULTS. THE CLASSES OFFERED ARE ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE, GED PREPARATION IN SPANISH, CITIZENSHIP, BASIC LITERACY, CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH, AND PARENTING IN SPANISH. IN FY 25, 984 ADULTS WERE ENROLLED IN OUR CLASSES AND RECEIVED INSTRUCTION AT TWO CAMPUSES: OUR MAIN CAMPUS AND OUR SATELLITE LOCATION IN CHESTERFIELD COUNTY.
  2. $330,157 spent. FAMILY RESOURCE PROGRAMMING: SHC OFFERS SEVEN PROGRAMS TO 228 CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN FY25. THE FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM INCLUDES A SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN 18 MONTHS TO 4 YEARS OLD, AS WELL AS A SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN 4 TO 12 YEARS OLD. IN ADDITION, SHC HAS PROGRAMS FOR HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH, INCLUDING A COLLEGE AND CAREER BOUND PROGRAM, WHICH ENCOURAGES LATINO YOUTH TO FINISH HIGH SCHOOL AND PREPARES THEM FOR POST-SECONDARY OPTIONS, AND FAMIGOS, A PROGRAM FOR YOUTH THAT HAVE RECENTLY ARRIVED IN THE US. THE LAST PROGRAM OFFERED IS CASA LAPIZ, AN ART PROGRAM FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS, OUR SUMMER CAMP, AS WELL AS A TRADITIONAL DANCE PROGRAM, SACRED HEART FOLKLORICO.
  3. $709,099 spent. COMMUNITY HUB AND MEETING BASIC NEEDS: THIS FOCUS AREA PROVIDES POINT-IN-TIME SERVICES MORE BROADLY. THIS INCLUDES MANY DIFFERENT HUMAN AND SOCIAL SERVICES, SUCH AS IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE, HEALTHCARE, AND MUCH MORE. THROUGH OUR FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM MANY PARTNERSHIPS ALLOW FOR A VARIETY OF SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED TO FAMILIES THAT WERE DISPROPORTIONATELY IMPACTED BY COVID-19. IN OUR ONGOING RESPONSE TO SUPPORT VULNERABLE FAMILIES, WE PROVIDE FOOD ASSISTANCE, OFFER CASE MANAGEMENT, SUPPORT FAMILIES IN NAVIGATING CHALLENGING SITUATIONS, AND CONDUCT OUTREACH, EDUCATION, AND HEALTH CLINICS, AMONG MANY OTHER SERVICES. THESE VARIOUS PARTNERSHIPS AND OTHER DIVERSE SERVICES OFFERED BY SHC RESULTED IN JUST OVER 8,300 PEOPLE SERVED IN FY25.

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

  1. 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 October 13, 2026.

  2. 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 October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. 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 October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1946.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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 21, 2026.

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