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Sierra Vista Child & Family Services

Sierra Vista Child & Family Services (SVCFS) is a non-profit community based organization providing services for children, youth, adults, and families since 1972 to over 16,000 children and …

Human Services Modesto, CA EIN: 942158023 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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75
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
75/100 · methodology

About Sierra Vista Child & Family Services

Sierra Vista Child & Family Services is a human services organization based in MODESTO, United States. Annual revenue: $17.2 million. EIN: 942158023.

Founded
Headquarters
Modesto, CA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
P70Z
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

Sierra Vista Child & Family Services (SVCFS) is a non-profit community based organization providing services for children, youth, adults, and families since 1972 to over 16,000 children and families yearly. The agency provides an extensive continuum of programs including community-based Family Resource Centers, mental health counseling and consultation, case management, parent education, child abuse prevention and intervention, domestic violence counseling, non-public and public school services, perinatal substance abuse services, and foster care and adoption. SVCFS is located in Stanislaus County with an additional office in Merced County. Our mission is to assist children, youth, and adults by empowering and supporting them in becoming stronger and healthier individuals, families and communities.

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: 81%
Peer average: 84%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.76%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 75
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

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.81
Program$0.81
81% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Sierra Vista Child & Family Services has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 136,181 human services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Established in 1972, it predates 87% 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 84% 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 (4 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

Sierra Vista Child & Family Services is a registered human services nonprofit based in Modesto, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1972 and has been operating for 54 years. Its EIN is 942158023. 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 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $23M in annual revenue. 56 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Sierra Vista Child & Family Services's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 942158023. 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.

Sierra Vista Child & Family Services has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 81% 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.

Sierra Vista Child & Family Services is located in Modesto, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1972 and has been active for 54 years. Its registered address is 1600 N Carpenter Rd Ste B, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Sierra Vista Child & Family Services has $23M in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with 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.

Sierra Vista Child & Family Services is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $23M in annual revenue. The organization has 56 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Sierra Vista Child & Family Services. 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, Sierra Vista Child & Family Services 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 81% 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.

Sierra Vista Child & Family Services is a human services organization based in MODESTO, United States. Annual revenue: $17.2 million. EIN: 942158023. Sierra Vista Child & Family Services is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1972.

Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $23M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Sierra Vista Child & Family Services are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Sierra Vista Child & Family Services is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 942158023, 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
81% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
312

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

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Andrew T•••••
CEO

Officers & trustees (22)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$22.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$17.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$17.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$16.6M 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 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 56 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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 · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 56 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 · 1972
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Sierra Vista Child & Family Services

What is Sierra Vista Child & Family Services?
Sierra Vista Child & Family Services is a human services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Modesto, United States. Sierra Vista Child & Family Services is a human services organization based in MODESTO, United States. Annual revenue: $17.2 million. EIN: 942158023.
When was Sierra Vista Child & Family Services founded?
Sierra Vista Child & Family Services was founded in 1972.
Who leads Sierra Vista Child & Family Services?
Andrew Timbie serves as CEO.
Where is Sierra Vista Child & Family Services located?
Headquartered in Modesto, CA, United States.
What is Sierra Vista Child & Family Services's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10M-$100M. 81% of expenses go to program services.
Is Sierra Vista Child & Family Services trustworthy?
Sierra Vista Child & Family Services has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 Sierra Vista Child & Family Services's registration number?
IRS EIN: 942158023.
What is Sierra Vista Child & Family Services's website?
https://www.sierravistacares.org