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Sierra Curtis Neighborhood Assn

EIN 94-2797260 · Sacramento, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 112 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

SIERRA CURTIS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION (SCNA) PROMOTES INCLUSIVENESS, AWARENESS, AND INVOLVEMENT FOR A SAFE, VIBRANT NEIGHBORHOOD. IT ACTIVELY PARTICIPATES IN PRESERVING THE HERITAGE OF AND ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE CURTIS PARK NEIGHBORHOOD AND THROUGHOUT SACRAMENTO BY OPERATING THE SIERRA 2 CENTER FOR THE ARTS & COMMUNITY.

Income
$965,224
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 90%
Employees
21
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$45,438, 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

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 25% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 112 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 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

    6 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 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. $612,758 spent. SCNA MANAGES THE SIERRA 2 CENTER FOR THE ARTS & COMMUNITY UNDER A LEASE WITH THE CITY OF SACRAMENTO, SERVING AS AN INCUBATOR FOR THE ARTS IN THE REGION. THIS YEAR, THE CENTER CELEBRATED A NUMBER OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS 1) THE TENANCY OF 12 NON-PROFIT AND SMALL BUSINESSES WHO BENEFIT FROM LOW-COST ANNUAL LEASES. 2) MONTHLY RENTALS TO OVER 30 ART, WELLNESS, AND DANCE GROUPS, SUPPORTING THEIR EFFORTS TO BRING THEIR EXPERTISE TO BENEFIT THE PUBLIC, AS WELL AS RENTALS TO FAMILIES, GROUPS, AND ORGANIZATIONS FOR ONE-TIME FUNCTIONS. 3) THE LOW/NO COST ARTISTIC AND EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS IN THE LEARNERY HAVE EXPANDED BRINGING MORE OPPORTUNITIES TO ALL. 4) THE ANGEL TREE, A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SALVATION ARMY, TOOK FLIGHT IN NOVEMBER AS RESIDENTS GRACIOUSLY CONTINUED THEIR SUPPORT OF THIS HOLIDAY GIFT DONATION PROGRAM FOR UNDERSERVED CHILDREN.
  2. $105,667 spent. SCNA DELIVERED SEVERAL FREE COMMUNITY EVENTS, THE CURTIS FEST ARTISAN FAIRE, WITH 600 VENDORS AND GUESTS. MUSIC IN THE PARK A SUMMER CONCERT SERIES ENJOYED BY 300 + FAMILIES WITH MUSIC FROM REGIONAL BANDS, AND THE NEIGHBORHOOD YARD SALE PROMOTED SALES AND ENGAGEMENT TO OUR NEIGHBORHOOD. EVENTS, INCLUDING A NEW MAD HATTER TEA PARTY AND THE RETURN OF THE SPRING EGG HUNT AND PAJAMA PARADE, WERE DELIGHTFULLY CELEBRATED BY OUR FAMILIES. SIP, SAVOR & SUPPORT WINE AND APPETIZER EVENT RETURNED AFTER A FIVE-YEAR HIATUS, AND THE TIME-HONORED HOME AND GARDEN TOUR WAS SUCCESSFULLY DELIVERED TO THE DELIGHT OF THE REGION. WE HOSTED THE MAYOR'S LISTENING TOUR AND ENGAGED FIVE REGIONAL SPEAKERS WHO SHARED THEIR EXPERTISE AT THE DEMOCRACY AT A CROSSROADS COMMUNITY FORUM.
  3. $55,398 spent. THE SENIOR CENTER, LOCATED IN THE SIERRA 2 CENTER FOR THE ARTS AND COMMUNITY, PROVIDES ONGOING ACTIVITIES, SPECIAL EVENTS, INFORMATION, AND FELLOWSHIP TO SENIORS WHO LIVE IN THE CURTIS PARK AND SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOODS. THIS YEAR, THE STAFF HAS SUCCESSFULLY REIGNITED THE SENIOR CENTER, BRINGING FELLOWSHIP AND SOCIALIZATION ALONG WITH FILM & BOOK AND CARD CLUBS, WELLNESS CLASSES, POTLUCKS, ARTS, TECHNOLOGY TRAINING & MORE TO ELDERS IN OUR COMMUNITY.

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 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 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 1984.

    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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