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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.

Human Services Union City, CA EIN 942489691 · IRS Reg 94-2489691 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
85/100 · methodology

About Centro de Servicios of Alameda County

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.

Founded
Headquarters
Union City, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
P84Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1978

Mission

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.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services · NTEE P84Z
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 1%
Peer average: 95%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 85
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.01 ($5,959)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Centro 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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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
1% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

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Leadership

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Lina Collazo
Secretary

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

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Andrew H•••
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Chuck K••••••
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Emily D•••••
Director
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John C••••
Director
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Lina C••••••
BOARD PRESID
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Paddy I•••
SECRETARY TR
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Yolanda D••••
Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2025
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$0.3M revenue
FY2024
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$0.5M revenue
FY2023
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$0.5M revenue
FY2022
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$0.3M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

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Centro de Servicios of Alameda County This page 85 $423,638 1%
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Speak Your Truth Today 93 $246,004 95%
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Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 24 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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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