Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SANTA CLARA COUNTY SERVES AND ADVOCATES FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN NEED, ESPECIALLY THOSE LIVING IN POVERTY. ROOTED IN GOSPEL VALUES, WE WORK TO CREATE A MORE JUST AND COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITY IN WHICH PEOPLE OF ALL CULTURES AND BELIEFS CAN PARTICIPATE AND PROSPER.
- Income
- $52.4 million
- Spending
- $53.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 84%
- Reserves
- 3.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 63%
- Employees
- 719
- Volunteers
- 2,455
- Highest pay
- $381,379, chief program & strategy officer
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: 69 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.1 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 17% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 7% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1584% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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 2524 of 24 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 (6)
- $16.6 million spent. CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT:THE CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT SERVES ALL AGES THROUGH A COMMUNITY-BASED APPROACH TO EMPOWER PARTICIPANTS TO IMPROVE THEIR EDUCATION, HEALTH AND FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS TO STRENGTHEN THEIR RESILIENCY AND PREVENT POVERTY. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR DETAIL ON SPECIFIC PROGRAMS. SPECIFIC PROGRAMS UNDER CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT INCLUDE: CORAL (COMMUNITIES ORGANIZING RESOURCES TO ADVANCE LEARNING) - IS AN AFTER-SCHOOL ENHANCED LEARNING PROGRAM AT OVER TWENTY SAN JOSE PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS IN THE FRANKLIN-MCKINLEY AND SAN JOSE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTS. CORAL FOCUSES ON IMPROVING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH BALANCED LITERACY AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING STEAM. FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS (FRCS) - CATHOLIC CHARITIES OPERATES SIX FRCS FOR FIRST 5 SANTA CLARA COUNTY TO SUPPORT FAMILIES AND THE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR CHILDREN AGES 0-5 YEARS. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES PARENTING WORKSHOPS PLUS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION ACTIVITIES, E.G., NEW BEGINNINGS, PARENT CAFE, PARENT CHILD PLUS, FAMILIES FRIENDS NEIGHBORS (FFN), PARENT CHILD PLUS FFN, AND DIGITAL LITERACY. THE FRANKLIN-MCKINLEY CHILDREN'S INITIATIVE - IS A PLACE-BASED ANTI-POVERTY STRATEGY FOCUSED ON HELPING EVERY CHILD IN THE SANTEE AND SEVEN TREES NEIGHBORHOODS SUCCEED FROM CRADLE TO CAREER THROUGH CREATING STRONG AND SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS, STRENGTHENING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND STRENGTHENING FAMILIES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH A COMMUNITY-BASED COALITION. KINSHIP RESOURCE CENTER - PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO GRANDPARENTS AND OTHER RELATIVES WHO ARE RAISING THE FAMILY'S CHILDREN. SERVICES INCLUDE CASE MANAGEMENT, HEALTH ASSESSMENTS, SUPPORT GROUPS, RESPITE CARE, RECREATION, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, EDUCATION SEMINARS AND ASSISTANCE WITH LEGAL GUARDIANSHIP PACKETS, AS WELL AS AN INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM FOR YOUTH MOVING OUT OF KINSHIP CARE.
- $11.8 million spent. COMMUNITY ADVOCACY AND FAMILY SUPPORT:THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES OLDER ADULT SERVICES; EMERGENCY PROGRAMS AND HOUSING SERVICES; CATHEDRAL SOCIAL MINISTRIES; ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT; AND YOUTH EMPOWERED FOR SUCCESS. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR DETAIL ON SPECIFIC PROGRAMS. SPECIFIC PROGRAMS UNDER COMMUNITY ADVOCACY AND FAMILY SUPPORT INCLUDE: OLDER ADULT SERVICES - ASSISTS SENIORS TO MAINTAIN HEALTH AND WELLNESS THROUGH MULTIPLE PROGRAMS. - LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM - ADVOCATES FOR FRAIL, CHRONICALLY ILL RESIDENTS IN ALL NURSING HOMES AND RESIDENTIAL CARE/ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY. THIS PROGRAM RESPONDS TO, INVESTIGATES, AND SEEKS FAIR RESOLUTION OF COMPLAINTS, INCLUDING ALLEGATIONS OF ELDER ABUSE AND VIOLATIONS OF RESIDENTS' RIGHTS. - SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM - OFFERS SOCIALIZATION AND HOT NUTRITIOUS MEALS FOR SENIORS (AGE 60 AND OVER) FIVE DAYS A WEEK AT CATHOLIC CHARITIES EASTSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER AND JOHN XXIII MULTI-SERVICE CENTER IN SAN JOSE. PROGRAMS SHIFTED TO GRAB AND GO MEALS IN MARCH 2020 DUE TO PANDEMIC RESTRICTIONS. - SENIOR PROGRAMS AT NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS - OFFER EDUCATIONAL CLASSES, RECREATION AND WELLNESS ACTIVITIES FOR OLDER ADULTS IN A CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE ENVIRONMENT. SERVICES INCLUDE ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE CLASSES, CITIZENSHIP INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, HEALTH SCREENING AND MONITORING, WELLNESS EDUCATION, COMPUTER TRAINING, DAILY NOON MEALS, WEEKLY GROCERY BAGS, EXERCISES SUCH AS TAI CHI, DANCES, HEALTH EDUCATION, AND CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS AT JOHN XXIII AND EASTSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER. EMERGENCY PROGRAMS AND HOUSING SERVICES - SUPPORTS FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WITH CRITICAL NEEDS. - EMERGENCY FOOD DISTRIBUTION - PROVIDES GROCERY BOXES WEEKLY BOTH THROUGH HOME DELIVERIES AND PARISH DRIVE-THROUGH AND WALK-IN SITES. - DISASTER RECOVERY SERVICES - SERVES PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS THROUGH A CLIENT CENTRIC APPROACH DURING EMERGENCIES, INCLUDING BOTH NATURAL AND MANMADE DISASTERS, AS WELL AS VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES IMPACTED BY THE HOUSING CRISIS IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY. THE PROGRAM ASSISTS DISASTER SURVIVORS WITH EMERGENCY AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, ASSISTANCE WITH TRANSPORTATION AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO RESTORE THEM TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY. SINCE MARCH 2020 AND THE ONSET OF THE PANDEMIC, THE PROGRAM HAS ASSISTED WITH SIGNIFICANTLY EXPANDED FOOD DISTRIBUTION TO FAMILIES AFFECTED BY THE PANDEMIC AND ECONOMIC CRISIS. CATHEDRAL SOCIAL MINISTRIES - SUPPORTS FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IMPACTED BY INCARCERATION AND THOSE WHO ARE UNHOUSED. - THE WINDOW - SERVES MORE THAN 1,800 UNHOUSED INDIVIDUALS WITH MAIL, SANDWICHES, REFERRAL AND SERVICE NAVIGATION TO SHELTER, EMPLOYMENT, SOCIAL SECURITY, SHOWER VANS AND PRIMARY HEALTH CARE. - CATHOLIC CHARITIES JOHN XXIII GARDNER HEALTHCARE CLINIC - OFFERS SERVICES INCLUDING PRIMARY HEALTH CARE, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, AND PHARMACY ASSISTANCE TO THE HOMELESS, THE IMMIGRANT, MIGRANT WORKERS, AND UNINSURED FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS. - BRIDGES OF HOPE - IS A POST-RELEASE SERVICE THROUGH A FAITH-BASED COLLABORATIVE THAT ASSISTS THOSE RELEASED FROM INCARCERATION WITH RE-INTEGRATING INTO SOCIETY WITH JOBS, HOUSING, AND A FAITH COMMUNITY WHILE IN TRANSITION AND REBUILDING THEIR LIVES. - INMATE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES (ISS) - AT THE COUNTY'S TWO ADULT CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES RESPONDS TO INMATE REQUESTS FOR BOOKS, EYEGLASSES, NOTARY SERVICES, PROBATION-REQUIRED LEGAL DOCUMENTS, REQUESTS FOR FAMILY CONTACTS, FAMILY REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION OR ITEMS FOR THE INMATES, INFORMATION FROM COMMUNITY/OTHER LEGAL SERVICES AND RESOURCE INFORMATION. ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - COORDINATES THE ORGANIZATION'S PARTNERSHIPS WITH PARISHES, VOLUNTEER SERVICES, SUPPORT FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS. - PARISH ENGAGEMENT - CONVENES AND TRAINS PARISH LEADERS AND PEER VOLUNTEERS, KNOWN AS "PROMOTORAS", TO STRENGTHEN THE NETWORK OF PARISH-BASED SERVICES WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S RESOURCES AND OTHER PARISHES IN ORDER TO ALLEVIATE, PREVENT, AND REDUCE POVERTY. PARISH ENGAGEMENT SEEKS TO SERVE THE RESIDENTS OF 95122 THROUGH ACCOMPANIMENT SERVICES WHERE VOLUNTEERS SPEND FOUR HOURS OF THEIR MONTH WITH RESIDENTS WHO ARE IN NEED OF SERVICE NAVIGATION AND A LOVING COMMITTED PRESENCE IN THEIR LIVES. THROUGH A MUTUALLY TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCE, VOLUNTEERS AND CLIENTS WORK TOGETHER TO OVERCOME BARRIERS TO POVERTY - TOGETHER. SINCE THE PANDEMIC, THE PROGRAM HAS EXPANDED TO MULTIPLE PARISHES. - HANDICAPABLES - PROVIDES PEER SUPPORT, SPIRITUALITY AND ENRICHMENT FOR ADULT DISABLED INDIVIDUALS. - VOLUNTEER SERVICES - RECRUITS, ONBOARDS AND CONNECTS VOLUNTEERS WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S MULTIPLE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES. INDIVIDUALS, MANY OF WHOM REPRESENT LOCAL PARISHES AS WELL AS SILICON VALLEY CORPORATIONS, ASSIST US WITH BOTH LONG-TERM AND SHORT-TERM VOLUNTEER COMMITMENTS EVERY YEAR. THEY CONTRIBUTE MORE THAN 11,000 VOLUNTEER HOURS IN TOTAL. CONNECTING THOSE WE SERVE WITH THE LARGER COMMUNITY IS ESSENTIAL TO OUR WORK AND OUR MISSION - AND VOLUNTEERS HELP US TO ACCOMPLISH THIS GOAL. - OUTREACH AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZING - PROMOTES PRIMARY PREVENTION THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ROOTED IN PROMOTORAS (LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY-LED WORK) USING THE CONGRESO DEL PUEBLO MODEL. YOUTH EMPOWERED FOR SUCCESS - PROVIDES SERVICES TO STRENGTHEN THE RESILIENCE OF YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS THROUGH DIFFICULT LIFE CIRCUMSTANCES. PROGRAMS PRIMARILY INCLUDE BEST, THE WASHINGTON UNITED YOUTH CENTER AND SPARTAN-KEYES. - BUILDING EVERYONE'S STRENGTHS TOGETHER (BEST) - PROVIDES GANG PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION SERVICES TO AT-RISK YOUTH. THIS PROGRAM WORKS WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO CONDUCT ONGOING PREVENTION/INTERVENTION AND TRUANCY OUTREACH TO IDENTIFY YOUTH WHO EXHIBIT HIGH-RISK BEHAVIORS INCLUDING GANG INVOLVEMENT, CONFLICT/VIOLENCE, SCHOOL ABSENCE AND DROP OUT, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND OTHER NEGATIVE BEHAVIORS. - WASHINGTON UNITED YOUTH CENTER (WUYC) - OFFER STRUCTURED AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING AND A CARING ENVIRONMENT TO YOU
- $5.8 million spent. REFUGEE FOSTER CARE:PROVIDES SUPPORT AND PLACEMENT FOR UNACCOMPANIED REFUGEE MINORS WITH HOST FOSTER FAMILIES IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY AND EIGHT OTHER COUNTIES IN THE BAY AREA. THE PROGRAM TRAINS AND SUPPORTS PERSONS WHO WANT TO BECOME FOSTER PARENTS. THE PROGRAM ALSO COVERED AFGHAN REFUGEE SUPPORT AND PLACEMENT.
- $4.9 million spent. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES:ENABLES PARTICIPANTS TO MOVE OUT OF POVERTY AND TOWARD SELF-RELIANCE. PROGRAMS UNDER THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES UMBRELLA INCLUDE:EMPLOYMENT NETWORK - PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE JOB READINESS, PRE-EMPLOYMENT, JOB PLACEMENT, JOB RETENTION, AND JOB UPGRADE SERVICES TO PEOPLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS AND THOSE FORMERLY INCARCERATED THROUGH FOCUS FOR WORK AND RIGHT DIRECTIONS PROGRAMS AND HELPS ANY UNEMPLOYED PERSON FIND WORK THROUGH PATHFINDER. - FOCUS FOR WORK - PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION SERVICES, JOB DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, AND POST-EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT FOR ADULTS DIAGNOSED WITH MENTAL ILLNESS. - RIGHT DIRECTIONS - PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION SERVICES, JOB DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, AND POST-EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT FOR ADULTS RE-ENTERING FROM JAIL OR PRISON. - INDIVIDUAL PLACEMENT & SUPPORT SERVICES - PROVIDES FULL SCOPE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH A MENTAL HEALTH DIAGNOSIS AND DESIRE TO WORK. - FEE FOR SERVICE - PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR ADULTS REFERRED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION. - JOBTREK - PROVIDES SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS REFERRED BY THE PROBATION DEPARTMENT OF SANTA CLARA COUNTY AND NEEDING ASSISTANCE TO ACCESS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. - PATHFINDER EMPLOYMENT - PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION SERVICES, JOB DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, AND POST-EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT FOR ANY JOB SEEKER.FAMILY ASSET DEVELOPMENT - A NEW PROGRAM ADDED DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 PROVIDES FAMILIES WITH ASSISTANCE IN ENROLLING FOR PUBLIC BENEFITS INCLUDING SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP), FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE FOOD STAMPS PROGRAM; MEDI-CAL, WHICH PAYS FOR A VARIETY OF MEDICAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH LIMITED INCOME AND RESOURCES; AND CALIFORNIA WORK OPPORTUNITY AND RESPONSIBILITY TO KIDS (CALWORKS), A PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES CASH AID AND SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE LOW-INCOME FAMILIES THAT HAVE A CHILD(REN) IN THE HOME. ADDITIONALLY, ELIGIBLE FAMILIES CAN RECEIVE HELP FILING TAXES THROUGH TAX EZ TO RECEIVE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDITS AND/OR CHILD TAX CREDITS.FINANCIAL EDUCATION SERVICES - ENABLES CLIENTS TO ACQUIRE BASIC FINANCIAL LITERACY AND MOVE TOWARD ESTABLISHING ECONOMIC STABILITY THROUGH EFFECTIVE MONEY MANAGEMENT AND BUDGETING. IT INCLUDES FREE FINANCIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES - ARE FULLY ACCREDITED BY THE FEDERAL BOARD OF IMMIGRATION APPEALS TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL LEGAL CONSULTATIONS AND A FULL RANGE OF IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME PEOPLE THROUGHOUT SANTA CLARA COUNTY. SERVICES INCLUDE FAMILY VISAS, FIANC/E-VISA, ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS, EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION, RE-ENTRY PERMIT AND ADVANCE PAROLE, POLITICAL ASYLUM, SPECIAL IMMIGRANT JUVENILE, RELIGIOUS VISA, FAMILY UNITY, TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS (TPS), VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN'S ACT (VAWA), NICARAGUAN ADJUSTMENT AND CENTRAL AMERICAN RELIEF ACT (NACARA), INADMISSIBILITY WAIVERS, REMOVAL DEFENSE, REPRESENTATION, FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT REQUESTS, CITIZENSHIP INFORMATION AND APPLICATIONS, PHOTOS AND FINGERPRINTING, DACA SERVICES AND EDUCATION, AND LEGAL SERVICES TO UNACCOMPANIED IMMIGRANT CHILDREN.SOUTH COUNTY CITIZENSHIP SERVICES - OFFERS CITIZENSHIP SERVICES IN GILROY, MORGAN HILL, AND SAN MARTIN, CALIFORNIA. CITIZENSHIP SERVICES INCLUDE APPLICATION ASSISTANCE, INTERVIEW PREPARATION, LEGAL ASSISTANCE OR REFERRAL TO LEGAL ASSISTANCE. FREE SOUTH COUNTY CITIZENSHIP DAYS ARE HELD TWICE A YEAR.
- $3.7 million spent. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES:WORKING TO IMPROVE THE WELLBEING OF OUR PARTICIPANTS THROUGH MENTAL HEALTH AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, PROGRAMS UNDER THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES (BHS) UMBRELLA INCLUDE: - FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES - OFFERS OUTPATIENT SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE SERIOUSLY AND EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED AND THEIR FAMILIES. SERVICES INCLUDE PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATIONS, MEDICAL MONITORING, THERAPY, PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION, CASE MANAGEMENT AND FAMILY SUPPORT, INCLUDING SUPERVISED AND HOME VISITS. PROGRAMS INCLUDE: CHILDREN'S COUNSELING; PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION; AND BABY STEPS. - OLDER ADULT SERVICES: OLDER ADULT OUTPATIENT PROGRAM - PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, INCLUDING MEDICATION SUPPORT, TO OLDER ADULTS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING CHRONIC EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS. OLDER ADULT OUTPATIENT PROGRAM ALSO DEVELOPS SUPPORT GROUPS AND EDUCATES FAMILY MEMBERS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROVIDERS ABOUT HELPING OLDER ADULTS WITH MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS. - TRANSITIONING OFF AND PREVENTING PLACEMENT (TOPP) - PROVIDES MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO YOUTH AGES 5 TO 18 IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY. CLIENTS CANNOT HAVE MEDI-CAL AND MUST EITHER BE UNINSURED OR HAVE PRIVATE INSURANCE THAT DOES NOT MEET THEIR NEEDS. - CALAIM - COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS PROVIDE OUTREACH AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT.SUPPORTIVE HOUSING SERVICES AT CHARITIES HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CHDC) - PROVIDES SERVICE COORDINATION AND REFERRALS FOR RESIDENTS OF CHDC UNITS.
- $1.7 million spent. FOOTSTEPS: PATHS TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY:THIS PLACE-BASED AND FAMILY-CENTERED COMMUNITY CHANGE MODEL, WHICH IS PART OF THE AGENCY'S STRATEGIC VISION, ASSISTS ENTIRE FAMILIES ON THEIR JOURNEYS TO ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY. FAMILY MEMBERS RANGING IN AGE FROM NEWBORN TO GRANDPARENTS ARE PAIRED WITH GUIDES TO HELP THEM BETTER ACCESS MULTIPLE SERVICES BASED ON THEIR MULTIPLE AND INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. THE GOAL IS BREAKING THE CYCLE OF POVERTY THROUGH TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE, SERVICE GUIDES, WRAP-AROUND SERVICES, A SEAMLESS WELCOME, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. "FOOTSTEPS" IS EVIDENCE-INFORMED TO DISRUPT POVERTY IN SPECIFIC NEIGHBORHOODS. IN ADDITION TO THE INCREASE IN BRAIDED SERVICES FOR FAMILIES, THIS STRATEGIC INITIATIVE IS SUPPORTED BY A RESPONSIVE INFRASTRUCTURE TO UPGRADE OPERATIONS INCLUDING THE AGENCY'S DATA, TECHNOLOGY AND SYSTEMS; AS WELL AS BECOMING A "WORLD-CLASS LEARNING ORGANIZATION; AND ENSURING NEW AND ADDITIONAL FUNDING.INSPIRED BY THE ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT OF SILICON VALLEY, THE ORGANIZATION IS REIMAGINING SOCIAL JUSTICE AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS. THE GOAL IS TO TRANSFORM THE WAYS IN WHICH WE, AS A COMMUNITY, ADDRESS NOT JUST THE SYMPTOMS OF POVERTYFOOD INSECURITY, HOMELESSNESS, LACK OF ACCESS TO EDUCATION AND HEALTH CARE, AND ECONOMIC INSECURITYBUT ALSO THE COMPLEX, INTERTWINED CAUSES THAT THREATEN THE HEALTH AND STABILITY OF OUR NEIGHBORHOODS. IN DOING SO, THE ORGANIZATION WILL REVOLUTIONIZE CARE FOR THE POOR AND THOSE IN NEED BY PROVIDING MORE ACCESSIBLE AND SUSTAINABLE PATHS TO LIVES OF DIGNITY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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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