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EIN 81-4755729 · San Jose, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DRIVING THE CREATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR A MORE VIBRANT AND EQUITABLE SILICON VALLEY.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
66%
Reserves
5.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
14
Volunteers
17
Highest pay
$207,794, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    66% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (1)
  1. $1.3 million spent. SV@HOME PAVES THE WAY FOR LOCAL AND REGIONAL SOLUTIONS TO SANTA CLARA COUNTY'S HOUSING CRISIS BY WORKING TO STREAMLINE THE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROCESS, IDENTIFY LAND OPPORTUNITIES, INCREASE FUNDING FOR NEW AFFORDABLE HOMES, AND CHANGE THE CONVERSATION AROUND HOUSING AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS WORK, WE JOIN WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS, PHILANTHROPIC, NONPROFIT, AND BUSINESS LEADERS, ELECTED OFFICIALS, AND DEVELOPERS TO LEVERAGE OUR RESOURCES, MAGNIFY OUR VOICES, AND ADVANCE COLLABORATIVE SOLUTIONS TO CALIFORNIA'S HOUSING CRISIS.SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION.LEARN POLICY AND RESEARCHSV@HOME PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND INTERESTED PERSONS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT AFFORDABLE HOUSING. THROUGH REGULAR COMMUNICATION, USING SOCIAL MEDIA, EARNED MEDIA, AND E-NEWS, SV@HOME PUBLISHES INFORMATION ABOUT HOUSING TOPICS, CURRENT ISSUES, AND NEW SOLUTIONS. ADDITIONALLY, SV@HOME COLLECTS DATA, INFORMATION, AND BEST PRACTICES, AND CONDUCTS ORIGINAL RESEARCH TO EDUCATE PEOPLE ABOUT THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CHALLENGE, THE PROGRESS THAT HAS BEEN MADE IN MEETING OUR HOUSING CONSTRUCTION GOALS, AND SUCCESSFUL WAYS TO RESPOND. LASTLY, SV@HOME LEADS THE CONVERSATION AROUND AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO RAISE AWARENESS, DEBUNK MYTHS, AND CHANGE THE DIALOGUE. ACT ADVOCACYSV@HOME ADVOCATES FOR LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND STATE POLICIES AND PROGRAMS THAT INCREASE THE HOUSING SUPPLY FOR PEOPLE AT ALL INCOME LEVELS, WITH A FOCUS ON LOWER-INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS. WORKING TOGETHER WITH OUR PARTNERS, SV@HOME CONVENES A BROAD COALITION TO SUPPORT PROGRESSIVE POLICIES THAT INCREASE THE SUPPLY OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING, PRESERVE THE EXISTING AFFORDABLE HOUSING STOCK, AND HELP CURRENT RESIDENTS STAY IN THE COMMUNITIES THEY CALL HOME. THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF OUR ADVOCACY IS TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL PEOPLE IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY TO HAVE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING, ENHANCING OUR QUALITY OF LIFE AND PROVIDING A FOUNDATION FOR EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, DIVERSITY, AND LIVABILITY.ENGAGE MEETINGS AND EVENTSSV@HOME HOSTS LUNCHTIME FORUMS, ROUNDTABLES, NETWORKING EVENTS, AND SPECIAL EVENT MEETINGS THAT OFFER COMMUNITY MEMBERS, ELECTED OFFICIALS, CITY STAFF, DEVELOPERS, FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS, NONPROFIT PARTNERS, AND CORPORATE EMPLOYEES THE OPPORTUNITY TO COLLABORATE AROUND HOUSING SOLUTIONS. IN ADDITION TO REGULAR EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, SV@HOME CONVENES SANTA CLARA COUNTY'S AFFORDABLE HOUSING MONTH ANNUALLY, A SERIES OF EVENTS HOSTED BY SV@HOME AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS EACH MAY. AS A RESULT OF SV@HOME'S BROAD OUTREACH, THESE EVENTS FOSTER NEW PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS AROUND AN ISSUE THAT AFFECTS EVERYONE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 November 6, 2026.

  3. 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    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 April 2017.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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