Sierra Environmental & Social Service
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Sierra Environmental & Social Service is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Hayward, California, registered in 2011, with $3,577,061 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
27997 High Country Dr, Hayward, CA, 94542 EIN 26-2458058 Since 2011
Revenue (FY2024)
$3.6M
▲ 20.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.7M
Net assets
$1.6M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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. Not scored for Sierra Environmental & Social Service— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating7 mo reserves · +23% margin
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 Sierra Environmental & Social Service: 7 mo reserves · +23% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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. Not scored for Sierra Environmental & Social Service— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
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 Sierra Environmental & Social Service: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 27997 High Country Dr, Hayward, CA, 94542
- City
- Hayward
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $59K (FY2015) to $3.6M (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.8MNet assets $1.6M
Operating margin
23.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.4M
Total liabilities
$1.8M
Net assets
$1.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,577,061▲20.9% | $2,743,996▲27.5% | $1,582,193▲111% | $3,418,715▲124% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,959,418▲37.9% | $2,151,736▲6.6% | $749,128▲4.5% | $1,524,344▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,145,763▲14.1% | $2,019,298▲29.6% | $716,662▲21.4% | $1,534,441▲29.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,880,306▲21.1% | $1,558,379▲17.0% | $590,197▲120% | $1,188,341▲343% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,552,975▲54.3% | $1,331,607▲38.8% | $268,270▲587% | $268,270▲587% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,006,498▲278% | $959,596▲250% | $39,055▲598% | $39,055▲65.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $266,222▲349% | $274,069▲270% | -$7,847▲12.5% | $23,564▲277% | 990 |
| 2015 | $59,311 | $74,092 | -$8,964 | $6,248 | 990EZ |
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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Sierra Environmental & Social Service a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Sierra Environmental & Social Service is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 26-2458058, based in Hayward, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Sierra Environmental & Social Service's EIN?
- Sierra Environmental & Social Service's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 26-2458058.
- How much revenue does Sierra Environmental & Social Service report?
- Sierra Environmental & Social Service reported $3,577,061 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Sierra Environmental & Social Service have?
- CharityIndex grades Sierra Environmental & Social Service B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Sierra Environmental & Social Service (EIN 26-2458058) 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.