Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
TO REALIZE OUR VISION OF A HUNGER FREE COMMUNITY WE WILL PROVIDE MORE FOOD, HEALTHY FOOD AND BETTER ACCESS TO FOOD. WE WILL LEVERAGE OUR OWN RESOURCES AND …
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Second Harvest of Silicon Valley is a human services organization based in SAN JOSE, United States. Annual revenue: $214.5 million. 0% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 942614101.
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Mission
To realize our vision of a hunger free community we will provide more food, healthy food and better access to food. We will leverage our own resources and also work with partners in the community.
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· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Second Harvest of Silicon Valley with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 136,181 human services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Established in 1979, it predates 80% of the human services charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It is one of the better-documented human services charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySecond Harvest of Silicon Valley 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 1979 and has been operating for 47 years. Its EIN is 942614101. 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 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $286M in annual revenue. 98 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 942614101. 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.
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. 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 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 95% 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.
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley is located in San Jose, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1979 and has been active for 47 years. Its registered address is 750 Curtner Ave, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Second Harvest of Silicon Valley has $286M in annual revenue. It allocates 95% 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.
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley 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 major organization. It has $286M in annual revenue. The organization has 98 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Second Harvest of Silicon Valley. 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, Second Harvest of Silicon Valley 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 95% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 84%). 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.
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley is a human services organization based in SAN JOSE, United States. Annual revenue: $214.5 million. 0% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 942614101. Second Harvest of Silicon Valley is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1979.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 95% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $286M is well above the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Second Harvest of Silicon Valley are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Second Harvest of Silicon Valley is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 942614101, 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.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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SECOND HARVEST OF SILICON VALLEY 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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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9 articles found
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Second Harvest of Silicon Valley Client Survey Reveals Households Cutting Back on Food as Costs Rise and Historic Federal Safety Net Cuts Loom - Yahoo Finance
SNAP food benefits have resumed, but new work requirements could push thousands off assistance in California - SiliconValley.com
Silicon Valley Turkey Trot celebrates 20th annual Thanksgiving race - NBC Bay Area
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley food bank to close its largest warehouse - NBC Bay Area
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley food bank to close its largest warehouse - NBC Bay Area
Taylor Swift makes 'generous' donation to Second Harvest of Silicon Valley during The Eras Tour stop in Santa Clara - ABC7 Bay Area
UPDATE: Silicon Valley food bank HQ cleared to move forward - San José Spotlight
Food banks prepare for record numbers this Thanksgiving in Silicon Valley - San José Spotlight
Hunger in Silicon Valley: Improved, but Millions of Meals Still Needed - December 2019 - News & Events - Santa Clara University
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 98 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 98 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1979
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
- What is Second Harvest of Silicon Valley?
- Second Harvest of Silicon Valley is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Jose, United States. Second Harvest of Silicon Valley is a human services organization based in SAN JOSE, United States. Annual revenue: $214.5 million. 0% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 942614101.
- When was Second Harvest of Silicon Valley founded?
- Second Harvest of Silicon Valley was founded in 1979.
- Who leads Second Harvest of Silicon Valley?
- Noland Granberry serves as CFO.
- Where is Second Harvest of Silicon Valley located?
- Headquartered in San Jose, CA, United States.
- What is Second Harvest of Silicon Valley's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100M-$1B. 95% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Second Harvest of Silicon Valley trustworthy?
- Second Harvest of Silicon Valley has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 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 Second Harvest of Silicon Valley's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 942614101.
- What is Second Harvest of Silicon Valley's website?
- https://www.shfb.org