Second Start Learning Disabilities Program
To provide specialized academic, transitional, and/or therapeutic services to disadvantaged, at risk children and young adults who are challenged by learning and social and/or emotional differences.
Second Start Learning Disabilities
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Visit www.secondstart.orgAbout Second Start Learning Disabilities Program
Second Start Pine Hill School offers individualized education for students with autism, emotional, and behavioral challenges in San Jose, CA & Northern Nevada.
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Mission
To provide specialized academic, transitional, and/or therapeutic services to disadvantaged, at risk children and young adults who are challenged by learning and social and/or emotional differences.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Second Start Learning Disabilities Program with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 98% of the 195,586 education 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 holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 89% of the 90,222 education charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- Established in 1974, it predates 82% of the education charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
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- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySecond Start Learning Disabilities Program is a registered education nonprofit based in San Jose, 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 942265596. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $5M in annual revenue. 39 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Second Start Learning Disabilities Program's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 942265596. 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 Start Learning Disabilities Program has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 98% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Second Start Learning Disabilities Program is located in San Jose, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1974 and has been active for 52 years.
Based on official tax filings, Second Start Learning Disabilities Program has $5M in annual revenue. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 82% for education charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Second Start Learning Disabilities Program is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $5M in annual revenue. The organization has 39 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Second Start Learning Disabilities Program. 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 Start Learning Disabilities Program 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 98% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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 Start Pine Hill School offers individualized education for students with autism, emotional, and behavioral challenges in San Jose, CA & Northern Nevada. Second Start Learning Disabilities Program is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1974.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 98% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $5M is comparable to the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Second Start Learning Disabilities Program are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Second Start Learning Disabilities Program is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 942265596, 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
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
SECOND START LEARNING DISABILITIES PROGRAM 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 FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (9)
Source: Public filings
9 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 39 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 39 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 · 1974
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Second Start Learning Disabilities Program
- What is Second Start Learning Disabilities Program?
- Second Start Learning Disabilities Program is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in San Jose, United States. Second Start Pine Hill School offers individualized education for students with autism, emotional, and behavioral challenges in San Jose, CA & Northern Nevada.
- When was Second Start Learning Disabilities Program founded?
- Second Start Learning Disabilities Program was founded in 1974.
- Who leads Second Start Learning Disabilities Program?
- Tara Bevington serves as Executive Dir..
- Where is Second Start Learning Disabilities Program located?
- Headquartered in San Jose, CA, United States.
- What is Second Start Learning Disabilities Program's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 98% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Second Start Learning Disabilities Program trustworthy?
- Second Start Learning Disabilities Program has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Start Learning Disabilities Program's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 942265596.
- What is Second Start Learning Disabilities Program's website?
- http://www.secondstart.org