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Cityserve Network

37cityserve network is a faith-based organization designed to empower and resource local churches and communities to launch sustainable compassion initiatives.

Youth Development Bakersfield, CA EIN 824490879 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Cityserve Network

Cityserve Network is a youth development organization based in BAKERSFIELD, United States. Annual revenue: $94.5 million. EIN: 824490879.

Founded
Headquarters
Bakersfield, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
O50
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2018

Mission

37cityserve network is a faith-based organization designed to empower and resource local churches and communities to launch sustainable compassion initiatives.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Youth Development · NTEE O50
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 4 SDG 4 · Quality Education Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. SDG 10 SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities Reduce inequality within and among countries.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 94%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.37%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 92

Red flags

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

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Cityserve Network is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Bakersfield, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2018 and has been operating for 8 years. Its EIN is 824490879. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 92/100 for youth development charities in United States. The organization reports $13M in annual revenue. 43 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Cityserve Network has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 92/100.

Cityserve Network is located in Bakersfield, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2018 and has been active for 8 years.

Based on official tax filings, Cityserve Network has $13M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Cityserve Network is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $13M in annual revenue. The organization has 43 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Cityserve Network. 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.

Cityserve Network has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 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.

Cityserve Network is a youth development organization based in BAKERSFIELD, United States. Annual revenue: $94.5 million. EIN: 824490879. Cityserve Network is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2018.

Among youth development charities registered in United States: Cityserve Network's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. Its annual revenue of $13M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Cityserve Network are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Cityserve Network is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 824490879, 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.

Verified against 6 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

7 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

DO
Don Crabtree
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

CA
Carlos B•••••••••
Director
DA
Dave D••••••••
Director
DO
Don C•••••••
SECRETARY/TREASURER
JA
Jack P•••••
Director
JO
John J••••••
Director
JO
John P••• L•••
Director
KA
Karl H••••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
RO
Robin M•••••••••••••
Director
SH
Shannon G••••
Director
ST
Steve V•••••
Director
WE
Wendell V•••••
CHAIRMAN
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

New affordable housing development funded for F Street - Bakersfield.com
Apr 2026
www.bakersfield.com
Jonathan Cain Opens Up About Leaving Journey and His New Solo Record: Exclusive - Ultimate Classic Rock
Feb 2026
ultimateclassicrock.com
CityServe eyes opening date for long-delayed Elevate Apartments - Bakersfield.com
Apr 2025
www.bakersfield.com
SNAPS! — Mayor's Ball - Bakersfield.com
Mar 2025
www.bakersfield.com
$1.5 million pledged to Five-Point Plan at 75th anniversary Amethyst Gala - GCU News
Feb 2025
news.gcu.edu
CityServe and World Help Team Up with LA Churches to Aid Wildfire Victims - Christianity Daily News
Jan 2025
www.christianitydaily.com
Christian organizations CityServe, World Help partner with LA churches for wildfire relief efforts - Christian Post
Jan 2025
www.christianpost.com
CityServe nears opening date for Elevate Apartments along F Street - Bakersfield.com
Jan 2025
www.bakersfield.com
Form filed
$13.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$24.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Construction begins on new CityServe apartment complex - KGET.com
Jul 2023
www.kget.com
Form filed
$10.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
CityServe's $29 million affordable housing project stalls - Bakersfield.com
Dec 2022
www.bakersfield.com
Form filed
$94.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$64.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Form filed
$20.5M revenue
FY2019
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$15.4M revenue
FY2018
PROPUBLICA

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Peer charities

Other youth development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Cityserve Network This page 77 $13.4 million -
West Chester Dance Works 93 $322,940 100%
Beyond the Game 93 $612,348 86%
Centennial Childrens Chorus 93 $198,966 87%
Gorham Youth Soccer Association 93 $101,760 98%
Achla Alianza Chicana Hisp Lat Amer Alliance Chicanos … 93 $593,739 100%
Westchester Childrens Chorus Inc 93 $149,918 100%
Bull City Woodshop 90 $186,528 83%
Idaho West Central Mountain Youth Advocacy Coalition 90 $376,629 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 43 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Cityserve Network

What is Cityserve Network?
Cityserve Network is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Bakersfield, United States. Cityserve Network is a youth development organization based in BAKERSFIELD, United States. Annual revenue: $94.5 million. EIN: 824490879.
When was Cityserve Network founded?
Cityserve Network was founded in 2018.
Who leads Cityserve Network?
Don Crabtree serves as Treasurer.
Where is Cityserve Network located?
Headquartered in Bakersfield, United States.
What is Cityserve Network's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Cityserve Network trustworthy?
Cityserve Network has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Cityserve Network's registration number?
IRS EIN: 824490879.
What is Cityserve Network's website?
http://cityservenetwork.com