Nonprofit · EIN 77-0266612
PROJECT SENTINEL
Tax-exempt · SANTA CLARA, CA 95050
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $4,443,778 | $4,459,086 | -$15,308 | $2,769,945 | $465,661 | $2,304,284 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $4,252,287 | $4,126,077 | $126,210 | $2,803,810 | $485,149 | $2,318,661 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,407,354
- of which government grants
- $3,251,497
- Program service revenue
- $990,682
- Investment income
- $37,761
- Other revenue
- $7,981
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $195,579
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,842,481
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,513,542
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,500
- Accounting fees
- $258,476
- Occupancy
- $92,077
- Travel
- $30,935
- Depreciation
- $16,976
- Program services (functional)
- $3,833,780
- Management and general (functional)
- $608,762
- Fundraising (functional)
- $16,544
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,803,810
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,769,945
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $465,661
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,304,284
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $60,304
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,216,168
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,088,116
- Gross receipts
- $4,443,778
- Employees
- 57
- Volunteers
- 60
- Year formed
- 1990
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLE CONN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $169,959 | $12,386 |
| REBECCA PICKART | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE ZUKIN | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY MAGGARD | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANA ANDRADE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BERNARD COLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLAUDE NAHUM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERWIN ORDONEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOROTHY POLASH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRAN WAGSTAFF | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 2/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLE CONN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $158,843 | $10,258 |
| REBECCA PICKART | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE ZUKIN | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY MAGGARD | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BERNARD COLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAY KIRKLAND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLAUDE NAHUM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERWIN ORDONEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOROTHY POLASH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLEAN RICHTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRAN WAGSTAFF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1490 EL CAMINO REAL, SANTA CLARA, CA 95050-4609
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CAROLE CONN, 1490 EL CAMINO REAL, SANTA CLARA, CA 95050
- Signed the 990
- CAROLE CONN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (408) 720-9888
- Return prepared by
- ARMANINO ADVISORY LLC
Mission
TO DEVELOP AND PROMOTE FAIRNESS AND EQUALITY OF HOUSING OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL PROTECTED PERSONS AND TO ADVOCATE PEACEFUL RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES FOR COMMUNITY WELFARE AND HARMONY.
Program accomplishments
- DISPUTE RESOLUTION SERVICES - DISPUTE RESOLUTION CASE MANAGERS HANDLED A TOTAL OF 8,964 INQUIRIES DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025. THEY PROVIDED INFORMATION ON RENTAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES TO 4,915 TENANTS, HOMEOWNERS, AND PROPERTY MANAGERS OF RENTAL HOUSING, ALONG WITH COUNSELING TO SUPPORT INFORMED DECISION-MAKING. AN ADDITIONAL 3,650 TENANTS, HOMEOWNERS, AND PROPERTY MANAGERS OF RENTAL HOUSING ATTENDED WORKSHOPS, WEBINARS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES. A TOTAL OF 2,860 CASES WERE OPENED FOR HOUSEHOLDS NEEDING EXTENSIVE COUNSELING, DISPUTE RESOLUTION SERVICES, AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE. PANELS OF VOLUNTEER AND PAID MEDIATORS, ALONG WITH SALARIED STAFF, RESOLVED RENTAL DISPUTES THROUGH ARBITRATION, MEDIATION, AND CONCILIATION.Expenses $1,775,969 · revenue $10,400
- FAIR HOUSING - THE FAIR HOUSING CENTER INVESTIGATED 338 COMPLAINTS OF DISCRIMINATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025. A TOTAL OF 566 PEOPLE BENEFITED FROM THOSE INVESTIGATIONS, AND THE ORGANIZATION'S STAFF FIELDED 1,076 CALLS FOR INFORMATION AND REFERRAL. THE ORGANIZATION BROUGHT SEVEN CASES TO ENFORCEMENT, RESULTING IN SETTLEMENTS TOTALING $214,743 FOR CIVIL RIGHTS VIOLATIONS UNDER STATE AND FEDERAL HOUSING LAWS. THE LITIGATED SETTLEMENT AMOUNTS FOR THESE CASES ALSO RESULTED IN A RECOVERY OF $27,246 FOR PROJECT SENTINEL'S STAFF TIME AND DISPERSED RESOURCES. MANY OTHER FAIR HOUSING CASES WERE RESOLVED THROUGH NEGOTIATION AND ADVOCACY, RESULTING IN CHANGES TO NON-COMPLIANT RENTAL POLICIES AND PRACTICES, THE GRANTING OF REQUESTED REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS, (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)AND THE WITHDRAWAL OF EVICTIONS. THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTED 240 FORMAL OUTREACH ACTIVITIES WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS FROM TARGETED UNDERSERVED, LOW-INCOME POPULATIONS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS SERVING THOSE POPULATIONS, AND HOUSING PROVIDERS - AN INCREASE OF 54 EVENTS FROM THE PRIOR FISCAL YEAR. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION DISTRIBUTED 9,699 EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, REPRESENTING A 61% INCREASE FROM LAST FISCAL YEAR. THE FAIR HOUSING CENTER HAD 251,581 WEBPAGE VIEWS AND PUBLISHED 87 SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS RELATED TO FAIR HOUSING PROTECTIONS.Expenses $1,431,565 · revenue $38,646
- HUD HOUSING COUNSELING - HUD HOUSING COUNSELING ("HHC") PROVIDES NEEDED AND SOMETIMES REQUIRED COUNSELING TO HOMEOWNERS AND FUTURE HOMEOWNERS. MOST FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS REQUIRE A CERTIFICATE OF EITHER COUNSELING OR AN EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP. OTHER GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS ALSO REQUIRE COUNSELING FOR HOUSING PROGRAMS, SUCH AS APPLYING FOR A REVERSE MORTGAGE. HHC ALSO USES FUNDS FROM THE NATIONAL MORTGAGE SETTLEMENT FUND ("NMSF"), WHICH IS ADMINISTERED BY THE CALIFORNIA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY ("CALHFA"), TO SUPPORT ITS HUD HOUSING COUNSELING PROGRAM. IT PROVIDES FREE HOUSING COUNSELING SERVICES TO CALIFORNIA HOUSEHOLDS STRUGGLING TO PAY RENT, MORTGAGE, AND LIVING EXPENSES. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, HHC ASSISTED 1,219 FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)IN PREPARING FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP THROUGH HOMEBUYER EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND PROVIDED INDIVIDUAL ONE-ON-ONE PRE-PURCHASE COUNSELING TO AN ADDITIONAL 865 HOUSEHOLDS. HHC ALSO ASSISTED 78 HOMEOWNERS WITH MORTGAGE DEFAULT AND DELINQUENCY COUNSELING AND PROVIDED REVERSE MORTGAGE COUNSELING TO 631 HOUSEHOLDS. COMBINED, A TOTAL OF 2,793 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED HOMEOWNERSHIP EDUCATION AND COUNSELING SERVICES.Expenses $626,246 · revenue $941,636
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 77-0266612
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1991
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O40Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,769,945
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,443,778
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $4,000,596 | $3,862,941 | $2,719,008 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $4,146,797 | $3,863,705 | $2,458,032 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.
Questions about PROJECT SENTINEL
- What is the EIN of PROJECT SENTINEL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PROJECT SENTINEL is 77-0266612.
- Is PROJECT SENTINEL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
- Are donations to PROJECT SENTINEL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PROJECT SENTINEL file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of PROJECT SENTINEL due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PROJECT SENTINEL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PROJECT SENTINEL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CAROLE CONN.
- Who are the officers and directors of PROJECT SENTINEL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $169,959 (CAROLE CONN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does PROJECT SENTINEL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,443,778, expenses of $4,459,086 and total assets of $2,769,945 at year end.
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