Sbcs Corporation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
SBCS transforms communities to support the well-being and prosperity of children, youth and families.
- Income
- $62.7 million
- Spending
- $55.9 million
- Spent on programs
- 85%
- Reserves
- 2.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 87%
- Employees
- 687
- Volunteers
- 89
- Highest pay
- $546,526, ceo
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: 60 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.6 months of spending.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 68% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 3% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1585% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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 2510 of 10 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)
- $15.3 million spent. Youth Prevention and Intervention:The Youth Prevention and Intervention department provides holistic services that engage both youth and their families. Through programs including the Community Assessment Team (CAT), Juvenile Diversion (JD), Alternatives to Detention (ATD) and the Youth Development Academy (YDA), SBCS reaches youth at critical intervention points and works with them to break free from cycles of crime and incarceration.
- $12.4 million spent. Behavioral Health and Wellness:Behavioral Health and Wellness programs provide a continuum of services from early childhood development to transition-age youth support. This includes prevention, early intervention and treatment for our youngest populations, as well as education, and mental health counseling for school-age youth; Mi Escuelita Therapeutic Preschool for young children who have been exposed to domestic violence or abuse; and housing and independent living skills for youth transitioning to adulthood, including Our Safe Place LGBTQ+ youth community drop-in and support center. Through these services and supports, youth are assisted to reach their full potential.
- $8.8 million spent. Youth and Community Wellness:SBCS provides a full spectrum of services designed to offer youth and their families with the resources and skills they need to reach their full potential. Through wrap-around supports, youth are assisted in their transition to adulthood, enabling them to give their best not only to themselves, but also to their community. Programs include youth prevention and intervention diverting youth who are at-risk of involvement in the juvenile justice system or have committed low-risk offenses; Chula Vista and San Diego Promise Neighborhoods providing resources needed for children to excel in school, advance to post-secondary education, earn a living wage and lead healthy lives; foster and transitional youth support; and career and technical education for youth involved in the foster or juvenile justice systems or experiencing housing insecurity.Created by compassionate community members in 1971, SBCS has also grown to respond to overall community needs. Our Community Wellness programs are rooted in the neighborhoods we serve and work to cultivate leadership within them. Programs include promotora liaisons between families and support; Resident Leadership Academy advocacy and civic engagement training; and National City Family Resource Center providing wraparound services to families of school-aged children in partnership with local school districts.
- $7.5 million spent. Family Wellness and Self-Sufficiency:SBCS is dedicated to helping families survive and overcome difficult situations. From emergency food and shelter to counseling and support services, we assist families to achieve economic independence and live free from violence and abuse. Programs include family violence support services; shelter, transitional housing andhousing assistance; food assistance; and tax preparation services.
- $3.1 million spent. Child Well Being:Childhood is the foundation upon which life is built. SBCS believes the healthier the foundation, the greater the possibility for success and happiness in adulthood. We are dedicated to ensuring that San Diego children are provided the services they need to have the best chance at leading a happy, healthy life. Programs includeparenting classes; in-home parenting support; and child abuse prevention and intervention via visitation, support and classes.
- $645,731 spent. Collaboratives:Through collaborative partnerships, the Organization has been able to leverage linkages and other collaborative resources and services to provide a comprehensive system of youth and family treatment services, while at the same time avoiding duplication of services. The Organization belongs to three local community wide schoolbased collaboratives as well as many service-based collaboratives.
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 September 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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