Sbcs Corporation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chula Vista, California, registered in 1972, with $62,651,813 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 85% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$62.7M
▲ 3.1% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$55.9M
Net assets
$20.8M
Employees
687
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Sbcs Corporation: 85% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Sbcs Corporation: 4 mo reserves · +11% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Sbcs Corporation: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Sbcs Corporation: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Sbcs transforms communities to support the well-being and prosperity of children, youth and families.
Behavioral health and wellness:behavioral health and wellness programs provide a continuum of services from early childhood development to transition-age youth support. this includes prevention, early intervention and treatment for our youngest populations, as well as education, and mental health counseling for school-age youth; mi escuelita therapeutic preschool for young children who have been exposed to domestic violence or abuse; and housing and independent living skills for youth transitioning to adulthood, including our safe place lgbtq+ youth community drop-in and support center. through these services and supports, youth are assisted to reach their full potential.
Youth and community wellness:sbcs provides a full spectrum of services designed to offer youth and their families with the resources and skills they need to reach their full potential. through wrap-around supports, youth are assisted in their transition to adulthood, enabling them to give their best not only to themselves, but also to their community. programs include youth prevention and intervention diverting youth who are at-risk of involvement in the juvenile justice system or have committed low-risk offenses; chula vista and san diego promise neighborhoods providing resources needed for children to excel in school, advance to post-secondary education, earn a living wage and lead healthy lives; foster and transitional youth support; and career and technical education for youth involved in the foster or juvenile justice systems or experiencing housing insecurity.created by compassionate community members in 1971, sbcs has also grown to respond to overall community needs. our community wellness programs are rooted in the neighborhoods we serve and work to cultivate leadership within them. programs include promotora liaisons between families and support; resident leadership academy advocacy and civic engagement training; and national city family resource center providing wraparound services to families of school-aged children in partnership with local school districts.
Family wellness and self-sufficiency:sbcs is dedicated to helping families survive and overcome difficult situations. from emergency food and shelter to counseling and support services, we assist families to achieve economic independence and live free from violence and abuse. programs include family violence support services; shelter, transitional housing andhousing assistance; food assistance; and tax preparation services.
Revenue grew from $24.9M (FY2013) to $62.7M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
10.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$64.4M
Total liabilities
$43.6M
Net assets
$20.8M
Salaries & benefits
$33.0M
59% of expenses
Board members
10
10 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $62,651,813▲3.1% | $55,889,564▼3.8% | $20,799,254▲47.7% | $64,418,087▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $60,773,081▲18.1% | $58,102,633▼8.0% | $14,079,342▲21.3% | $59,227,668▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $51,480,743▼41.2% | $63,126,041▼21.5% | $11,611,126▼48.7% | $57,442,266▲30.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $87,559,700▼12.1% | $80,454,640▼7.8% | $22,644,584▲41.6% | $44,117,675▼5.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $99,591,114▲186% | $87,278,292▲161% | $15,986,594▲317% | $46,655,247▲111% | 990 |
| 2019 | $34,790,146▲10.5% | $33,393,779▲16.5% | $3,831,662▲37.6% | $22,152,667▲20.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $31,492,617▲14.7% | $28,676,330▲4.6% | $2,785,644▲3175% | $18,405,022▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $27,466,987▲0.3% | $27,416,315▲0.9% | -$90,595▲19.1% | $18,466,276▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $27,389,560▲3.9% | $27,170,021▲2.6% | -$112,043▲70.7% | $17,001,021▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $26,365,903▼1.6% | $26,474,687▼3.8% | -$382,039▼103% | $16,214,029▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $26,781,493▲7.5% | $27,506,231▲11.3% | -$188,454▼135% | $16,580,602▲23.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $24,911,109 | $24,703,499▲35.9% | $538,254▲55.0% | $13,465,692▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $18,180,193▲12.2% | $347,265▼16.6% | $13,345,509▲11.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $16,198,828▼6.6% | $416,603▼40.1% | $11,951,638▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $17,345,852▲3.5% | $695,449▼15.3% | $11,974,829▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $16,764,066 | $821,220 | $11,622,251 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Highest-paid: Kathryn Lembo — $488,252 (0.87% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathryn Lembo | Ceo | 40 | $488,252 |
| Ismena Mejia | Vp of Adm Oper | 40 | $225,192 |
| Mauricio Torre | Vp of Prog Oper | 40 | $221,779 |
| Elizabeth Iniguez | Cfo | 30 | $194,502 |
| Valerie Brew | Cwb Dept Dir | 40 | $192,456 |
| Stacey Musso | Bhw Dept Dir | 40 | $181,464 |
| Scot Hadzima | It Director | 40 | $168,350 |
| Sandra Keaton | Ypi Dept Dir | 40 | $167,192 |
| Larissa Bacon | Dir of Dev | 40 | $158,863 |
| Alberto Velasquez | Director | 2 | — |
| Bill Ostrem | Chair | 2 | — |
| David Bejarano | Director | 2 | — |
| Hale Richardson | Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| Jc Hurtado-prater | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Kevin O'neill | Audit Com Chair | 2 | — |
| Maria Guasp | Director | 2 | — |
| Maria Mora | Director | 2 | — |
| Maritza Gerado-chavarin | Director | 2 | — |
| Sean Kilkenny | Past Chair | 2 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego Youth Services | Subcontract | $3,265,980 |
| Logan Heights Comm Dev Corp | Subcontract | $909,069 |
| Escondido Education Compact | Subcontract | $853,544 |
| Barrio Logan College Institute | Subcontract | $493,566 |
| Episcopal Community Services | Subcontract | $358,503 |
26 grants to Sbcs Corporation totaling $4.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The San Diego Foundation | Mad hatters tea party at mi escuelita | 2023 | $240,765 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $21,850 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2023 | $19,242 |
| The San Diego Foundation | Mural project | 2022 | $710,695 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2022 | $28,557 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $14,626 |
| The San Diego Foundation | For camp promise | 2021 | $136,816 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2021 | $127,348 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2021 | $10,000 |
| The San Diego Foundation | A strong families thriving communities grant to support juvenile justice programs per grant agreement | 2020 | $516,293 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2020 | $77,031 |
| Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank | Mission support | 2020 | $16,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2020 | $13,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2020 | $13,500 |
| The San Diego Foundation | For the trolley trestle - helping foster kids transition out of foster care | 2019 | $105,995 |
1 grant totaling $853K in FY2024. All grants made by Sbcs Corporation →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sbcs Qalicb | Program support | $852,890 |
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Data for Sbcs Corporation (EIN 95-2693142) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.