Centro de Servicios of Alameda County
Critical assistance programs: emergency, weekly, monthly, and as needed food distributions, linkage to emergency shelters, emergency cash, legal aid, aid to the homeless, immigration assistance.
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Based in Union City, CA since 1974, Centro leverages social services resources, community partners, volunteers, and donors to improve the quality of life for low-income families in the local area and neighboring cities. Think of Centro as an open door. We help direct clients to precisely the support they need to address hunger, housing insecurity, immigration challenges, and so much more. Our primary goal is to enable clients to become self-sufficient.
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Critical assistance programs: emergency, weekly, monthly, and as needed food distributions, linkage to emergency shelters, emergency cash, legal aid, aid to the homeless, immigration assistance.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCentro de Servicios of Alameda County is a registered human services nonprofit based in Union City, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1974 and has been operating for 52 years. Its EIN is 942489691. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 85/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $424K in annual revenue. 24 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Centro de Servicios of Alameda County has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 85/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 85 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 93/100.
Centro de Servicios of Alameda County is located in Union City, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1974 and has been active for 52 years.
Based on official tax filings, Centro de Servicios of Alameda County has $424K in annual revenue. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 95% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Centro de Servicios of Alameda County is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $424K in annual revenue. The organization has 24 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Centro de Servicios of Alameda County. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Centro de Servicios of Alameda County has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 85/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 1% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 95%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Based in Union City, CA since 1974, Centro leverages social services resources, community partners, volunteers, and donors to improve the quality of life for low-income families in the local area and neighboring cities. Think of Centro as an open door. We help direct clients to precisely the support they need to address hunger, housing insecurity, immigration challenges, and so much more. Our primary goal is to enable clients to become self-sufficient. Centro de Servicios of Alameda County is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1974.
Among human services charities registered in United States: Centro de Servicios of Alameda County's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 85/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 95%. Its annual revenue of $424K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Centro de Servicios of Alameda County are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Centro de Servicios of Alameda County is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 942489691, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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CENTRO DE SERVICIOS OF ALAMEDA COUNTY is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Quick facts about Centro de Servicios of Alameda County
- What is Centro de Servicios of Alameda County?
- Centro de Servicios of Alameda County is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Union City, United States. Based in Union City, CA since 1974, Centro leverages social services resources, community partners, volunteers, and donors to improve the quality of life for low-income families in the local area and neighboring cities. Think of Centro as an open door. We help direct clients to precisely the support they need to address hunger, housing insecurity, immigration challenges, and so much more. Our primary goal is to enable clients to become self-sufficient.
- When was Centro de Servicios of Alameda County founded?
- Centro de Servicios of Alameda County was founded in 1974.
- Who leads Centro de Servicios of Alameda County?
- Lina Collazo serves as Secretary.
- Where is Centro de Servicios of Alameda County located?
- Headquartered in Union City, United States.
- What is Centro de Servicios of Alameda County's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 1% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Centro de Servicios of Alameda County trustworthy?
- Centro de Servicios of Alameda County has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 85 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Centro de Servicios of Alameda County's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 942489691. Registration: 94-2489691 (United States).
- What is Centro de Servicios of Alameda County's website?
- http://www.centrodeservicios.org