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Sacred Heart Community Service

OUR MISSION IS TO BUILD A COMMUNITY FREE FROM POVERTY BY CREATING HOPE, OPPORTUNITY, AND ACTION. WE PROVIDE ESSENTIAL SERVICES, WORK TOGETHER TO IMPROVE OUR LIVES, ORGANIZE FOR …

Human Services San Jose, CA EIN: 237179787 (IRS) Reg: 23-7179787 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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80
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Sacred Heart Community Service

Sacred Heart Community Service provides essential services, works to improve the lives of its community, advocates for justice, and inspires its community to love, serve, and share.

Founded
Headquarters
San Jose, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
P200
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1972

Mission

Our mission is to build a community free from poverty by creating hope, opportunity, and action. We provide essential services, work together to improve our lives, organize for justice, and inspire our community to love, serve, and share.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 94%
Peer average: 84%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.41%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.94
Program$0.94
94% to programs beats the peer average (84%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Sacred Heart Community Service has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 94% of comparable organizations. See the sources
  • Established in 1964, it predates 91% of the human services charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 90% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Sacred Heart Community Service is a registered human services nonprofit based in San Jose, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1964 and has been operating for 62 years. Its EIN is 237179787. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $48M in annual revenue. 63 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Sacred Heart Community Service's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 237179787. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Sacred Heart Community Service has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 94% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.

Sacred Heart Community Service is located in San Jose, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1964 and has been active for 62 years. Its registered address is 1381 South First Street, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Sacred Heart Community Service has $48M in annual revenue. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 84% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Sacred Heart Community Service 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 large organization. It has $48M in annual revenue. The organization has 63 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Sacred Heart Community Service. 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Sacred Heart Community Service holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 94% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 84%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Sacred Heart Community Service provides essential services, works to improve the lives of its community, advocates for justice, and inspires its community to love, serve, and share. Sacred Heart Community Service is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1964.

Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 94% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $48M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Sacred Heart Community Service are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Sacred Heart Community Service is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237179787, 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.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
94% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 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.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
164

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

PO
Poncho G••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Officers & trustees (24)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

7 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$47.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Sacred Heart distributes holiday food and toys in San Jose - NBC Bay Area
Dec 2024
www.nbcbayarea.com
Sacred Heart distributes holiday food and toys in San Jose - NBC Bay Area
Dec 2024
www.nbcbayarea.com
Watch: Sacred Heart Community Service celebrates 60 years - NBC Bay Area
Sep 2024
www.nbcbayarea.com
Form filed
$44.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Community Service Is a Way of Life at Sacred Heart Schools Chicago - Chicago Parent
Nov 2023
www.chicagoparent.com
San Jose nonprofit Sacred Heart issues failing grades to city council for decisions on policing; Mayor Mahan responds -
Feb 2023
abc7news.com
Form filed
$54.7M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Celebrate the season of giving with Sacred Heart Community Service - Cupertino Today
Dec 2022
cupertinotoday.com
Why Sacred Heart Community Service is expanding to downtown San Jose - The Mercury News
Mar 2022
www.mercurynews.com
Form filed
$49.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$43.4M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

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 - 63 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 63 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1964
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Sacred Heart Community Service

What is Sacred Heart Community Service?
Sacred Heart Community Service is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Jose, United States. Sacred Heart Community Service provides essential services, works to improve the lives of its community, advocates for justice, and inspires its community to love, serve, and share.
When was Sacred Heart Community Service founded?
Sacred Heart Community Service was founded in 1964.
Who leads Sacred Heart Community Service?
Poncho Guevara serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
Where is Sacred Heart Community Service located?
Headquartered in San Jose, CA, United States.
What is Sacred Heart Community Service's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 94% of expenses go to program services.
Is Sacred Heart Community Service trustworthy?
Sacred Heart Community Service has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Sacred Heart Community Service's registration number?
IRS EIN: 237179787. Registration: 23-7179787 (United States).
What is Sacred Heart Community Service's website?
https://www.sacredheartcs.org