Skip to main content

Nonprofit · EIN 94-1186169

PENINSULA FAMILY SERVICE

Tax-exempt · SAN MATEO, CA 94401

Financials

$19.9M$19.5M2022$23.2M$22.8M2023$26M$23.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PENINSULA FAMILY SERVICE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$25,969,044$23,582,160$2,386,884$15,283,947$3,740,993$11,542,954
June 30, 2024990$23,180,768$22,847,341$333,427$12,843,541$3,848,676$8,994,865
June 30, 2023990$19,864,300$19,517,653$346,647$12,788,131$4,246,045$8,542,086
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$23,150,736
of which government grants
$19,366,748
Program service revenue
$138,514
Investment income
$325,733
Net gain from sales of assets
$45,188
Other revenue
$2,354,061

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$1,530,713
Other salaries and wages
$12,081,518
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$16,702,715
Professional fundraising fees
$23,850
Accounting fees
$70,935
Occupancy
$911,839
Travel
$48,392
Depreciation
$698,701
Program services (functional)
$18,803,494
Management and general (functional)
$2,315,015
Fundraising (functional)
$2,463,651

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$12,843,541
Total assets, end of year
$15,283,947
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,740,993
Net assets, end of year
$11,542,954
Land, buildings and equipment
$5,939,887
Publicly traded securities
$5,295,443
Net assets without donor restrictions
$7,466,371
Net assets with donor restrictions
$4,076,583
Gross receipts
$26,341,039
Employees
264
Volunteers
179
Year formed
1950
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
HEATHER CLEARYCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
40$281,260$26,911
VIKKI DAVISCHIEF HR OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
40$266,817$17,826
INESSA SHISHMANYANCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
40$271,321$8,693
DEBORAH MILLERCHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
40$239,830$9,161
CHARLES HANSENCHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
40$205,063$23,967
GUILLERMO QUITALIGCONTROLLER
Highest-paid employee
40$184,662$14,900
JESSICA BLOOMPROG DIRECTOR EARLY LEARNING
Highest-paid employee
40$155,551$12,719
SHEILA CANZIANFORMER CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
LISA KEARNSCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
SUZANNE BOUTINVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
PHILIP MCLEODSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
PHILIP LINDTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
MICHAEL CABOTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ELENOA FUKABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
PERLA GARCIABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
9 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ELIZABETH JENSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
EUREE KIMBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MAUREEN MARTINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
CARMINA MENDOZABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MARCHELLE MOTENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MARIA TERESA SANCHEZ PALMABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
ANGELA ROHDEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MONIQUE SPYKEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
TZE YEOHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 25 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
HEATHER CLEARYCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
40$254,027$25,108
INESSA SHISHMANYANCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
40$244,097$8,258
VIKKI DAVISCHIEF HR OFFICER
Officer
40$229,796$16,291
DEBORAH MILLERCHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER
Officer
40$228,336$8,780
CHARLES HANSENCHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER
Officer
40$194,932$19,778
SHEILA CANZIANCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
LISA KEARNSCHAIR-ELECT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
SHARON HARTLEYVICE CHAIR (THRU 12/23)
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
EUREE KIMVICE CHAIR (AS OF 01/24)
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
PHILIP MCLEODSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
BENNETT SURAJATTREASURER (THRU 12/23)
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
MARIA TERESA SANCHEZ PALMATREASURER (AS OF 01/24)
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
SUZANNE BOUTINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MICHAEL CABOTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ELENOA FUKABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
PERLA GARCIABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DEBBIE HARRISONBOARD MEMBER (THRU 12/24)
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ELIZABETH JENSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MARCHELLE MOTENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
HEIDY PELAEZBOARD MEMBER (THRU 08/23)
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ANGELA ROHDEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MONIQUE SPYKEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
RUTH WISNOMBOARD MEMBER (THRU 12/24)
Trustee or director
2$0$0
TZE YEOHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
RON LYNCHPAST CHAIR
Officer
5$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 21 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
HEATHER CLEARYCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
40$276,323$22,485
INESSA SHISHMANYANCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
40$225,055$6,956
VICKI DAVISCHIEF HR OFFICER
Officer
40$207,688$14,707
DEBORAH MILLERCHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER
Officer
40$208,591$7,055
CHARLES HANSENCHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER
Officer
40$139,395$12,794
RON LYNCHCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
SHEILA CANZIANCHAIR-ELECT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
SHARON HARTLEYVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
EUREE KIMSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
BENNETT SURAJATTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
SUZANNE BOUTINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ELENOA FUKABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
PERLA GARCIABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DEBBIE HARRISONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ELIZABETH JENSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
LISA KEARNSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
PHILIP MCLEODBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MARIA TERESA SANCHEZ PALMABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
HEIDY PELAEZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MONIQUE SPYKEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
RUTH WISNOMBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
24 2ND AVE, SAN MATEO, CA 94401-3828
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
HEATHER CLEARY, 24 2ND AVENUE, SAN MATEO, CA 94401
Signed the 990
HEATHER CLEARY, CEO
Phone
(650) 403-4300
Return prepared by
ARMANINO ADVISORY LLC

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-1186169 or by the name PENINSULA FAMILY SERVICE.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

PENINSULA FAMILY SERVICE PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES THAT SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AT VARIOUS STAGES OF LIFE. FOUNDED IN 1950, PFS HAS SERVED OUR COMMUNITY FOR 76 YEARS, PROVIDING INNOVATIVE, PROFESSIONALLY-LED, LOCALLY TARGETED (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)SOLUTIONS TO SECURE THE WELLNESS AND STABILITY OF OUR NEIGHBORS. WE PROVIDE THESE SERVICES IN FOUR PRIORITY PROGRAM AREAS: EARLY LEARNING, OLDER ADULT SERVICES, EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • EARLY LEARNING PROGRAM OUR EIGHT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS PROVIDE CHILDREN (SIX WEEKS TO FIVE YEARS OLD) FROM LOW-INCOME AND POVERTY-LEVEL FAMILIES, INCLUDING THOSE WHO EXPERIENCE HOMELESSNESS, WITH A SAFE, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WHERE THEY CAN LEARN, SOCIALIZE, AND THRIVE. WE FUEL THAT GROWTH BY PROVIDING NUTRITIOUS MEALS - A HEALTHY MORNING AND AFTERNOON SNACK, AND LUNCH. THE EARLIEST YEARS OF INFANCY TO PRESCHOOL FORM A CRITICAL GROWTH STAGE WHEN MORE THAN 90 PERCENT OF BRAIN DEVELOPMENT OCCURS. TO ACHIEVE OUR GOAL OF SECURING OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERY CHILD IN OUR COMMUNITY, WE CONCENTRATE OUR EARLY LEARNING EFFORTS ON THE NEIGHBORHOODS AND POPULATIONS THAT NEED IT MOST. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS - WE ARE KNOWN FOR EXCELLENCE IN ASSESSMENT AND CUSTOMIZED, TARGETED INTERVENTIONS FOR OUR CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA.SERVING CHILDREN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS - TWO OF OUR EARLY LEARNING CENTERS ARE DEDICATED TO CHILDREN LIVING IN TRANSITIONAL OR EMERGENCY HOUSING.HIGH QUALITY CURRICULUM - WE PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY EARLY LEARNING CURRICULUM TAUGHT IN EACH OF OUR EARLY LEARNING CLASSROOMS FOR ALL AGES OF OUR CHILDREN: INFANTS, TODDLERS, AND PRESCHOOLERS.STEM FROM THE START - PENINSULA FAMILY SERVICE IS KNOWN FOR OUR STEM FROM THE START PROGRAM, BUILDING COMPREHENSIVE STEM CURRICULUM AND FULLY TRAINED TEACHERS FOR OUR CHILDREN FROM INFANTS THROUGH SCHOOL-AGE.SCHOOL-AGE AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS - WE EXTEND OUR PROGRAM TO SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN AS WE PROVIDE OUR CLUB PROGRAM OF AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER LEARNING FOR CHILDREN AGES 5 TO 12 (KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 5TH GRADE).FAMILY ENGAGEMENT - WE SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF OUR CHILDREN AT HOME BY EDUCATING PARENTS ON HEALTHY PARENTING AND THE LATEST EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT TECHNIQUES. WE CONNECT FAMILIES TO PHYSICAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RESOURCES; WORK ONE-ON-ONE WITH PARENTS TO ENSURE THEIR NEEDS AS A FAMILY-UNIT ARE MET; AND EDUCATE PARENTS ON THE LATEST EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT TECHNIQUES SO THEY CAN NURTURE THEIR CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT DURING THE CRITICAL EARLY YEARS.
    Expenses $15,406,385 · revenue $44,587
  • OLDER ADULT SERVICESWE OPEN DOORS TO INDEPENDENCE, WELLNESS, AND ENGAGEMENT FOR OLDER ADULTS. WE CHANGE LIVES BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR OLDER INDIVIDUALS IN OUR COMMUNITY TO CONNECT AND THRIVE.PEER COUNSELING - TRAINED VOLUNTEER COUNSELORS OFFER ONE-ON-ONE OR GROUP SUPPORT AND COMPANIONSHIP TO DIVERSE COMMUNITY MEMBERS (AGED 55+). THE PROGRAM OFFERS SERVICES IN ENGLISH, MANDARIN, SPANISH, TAGALOG, AND TO OUR LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)FAIR OAKS ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER - THE CENTER OFFERS MANY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT EMPOWER OLDER ADULTS TO IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH, SOCIAL LIVES, AND PERSONAL FULFILLMENT. PARTICIPANTS HAVE ACCESS TO A VARIETY OF GROUP SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, FITNESS CLASSES, HEALTH SCREENINGS, INFORMATION, AND ASSISTANCE. THEY MAY ALSO SHARE A NUTRITIOUS LUNCH EACH DAY, AS WELL AS TAKE HOME GROCERIES AND VEGETABLES FROM THE GARDEN.TECHNOLOGY-BASED SUPPORT - HELP@HAND IS A DYNAMIC PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION FOR OLDER ADULTS IN SAN MATEO COUNTY. "GET-APPY TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOPS" CONSIST OF SIX CONSECUTIVE WORKSHOPS HELD ONCE A WEEK FOR 1.5 HOURS. THIS INCLUDES 30 MINUTES OF MISCELLANEOUS TECH SUPPORT FOR PARTICIPANTS AS WELL AS A ONE-HOUR WORKSHOP FOCUSED ON A TOPIC. "GET-APPY WORKSHOPS" ARE HELD ONCE A MONTH AND CONSIST OF 1-HOUR TOPICS THAT PARTICIPANTS HAVE CHOSEN.TRANSPORTATION - THE "GOT WHEELS!" PROGRAM PROVIDES SUBSIDIZED, ON-DEMAND TAXI SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE ADULTS (70+) IN TWELVE PENINSULA CITIES. MEMBERS CAN GET SUBSIDIZED RIDES WITHIN THIS GEOGRAPHIC AREA AND TO THE SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. DRIVERS ARE TRAINED TO PROVIDE "ARM IN ARM" SUPPORT AND VEHICLES ARE FULLY ACCESSIBLE FOR PASSENGERS.ON FEBRUARY 25, 2016, PENINSULA FAMILY SERVICE INCORPORATED A CALIFORNIA FOR-PROFIT ENTITY, DRIVEFOWARD, LLC ("DF"), TO STRENGTHEN THE FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT LINE OF DEVELOPMENT. PENINSULA FAMILY SERVICE IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF DF.
    Expenses $2,782,782 · revenue $3,281
  • FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENTWE OPEN DOORS TO FINANCIAL EDUCATION, SERVICES, AND TOOLS. WE CHANGE LIVES BY EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS TO TAKE CONTROL OF THEIR FINANCIAL FUTURES.FINANCIAL EDUCATION - FINANCIAL WORKSHOPS EDUCATE PARTICIPANTS ON BUDGETING, SPENDING HABITS, AND CREDIT BUILDING. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THESE WORKSHOPS BEFORE RECEIVING ADDITIONAL SUPPORT OR TOOLS.ACCESSIBLE LOANS - AFTER COMPLETING FINANCIAL EDUCATION, WE PROVIDE PEOPLE WITH THE TOOLS TO REBUILD THEIR FINANCIAL FUTURES. THIS INCLUDES OFFERING ACCESSIBLE AUTO LOAN OPTIONS, TO THOSE WHO QUALIFY TO PAY BUT HAVE LOW CREDIT SCORES, SUCH AS THE DRIVEFORWARD (AND DRIVEFORWARD ELECTRIC) VEHICLE LOAN PROGRAM WHICH ENABLES THE PURCHASE OF A QUALITY USED VEHICLE.BANKING ALTERNATIVES - INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO TRADITIONAL BANKING SERVICES CAN ACCESS TOOLS TO REBUILD THEIR CREDIT, SUCH AS ZERO-INTEREST SOCIAL LOANS (LENDING CIRCLES). IN ADDITION, WE OFFER A LOW-COST MONEY MANAGEMENT TOOL, A VISA PREPAID DEBIT CARD, TO HELP INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO BANK CHECKING ACCOUNTS.YOUTH FINANCIAL WORKSHOP SERIES - THESE WORKSHOPS EMPOWER TEENS TO NAVIGATE THE COMPLEX FINANCIAL LANDSCAPE OF ADULTHOOD, ENSURING THEY HAVE THE TOOLS AND RESOURCES TO THRIVE AND FACE FINANCIAL CHALLENGES HEAD-ON. PARTICIPANTS GAIN: INDEPENDENCE, RESPONSIBILITY, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, CREDIT MANAGEMENT, LIFE SKILLS, AND WAYS TO REDUCE STRESS.
    Expenses $475,268 · revenue $90,646
  • EMPLOYMENT SERVICESWE OPEN DOORS TO FINANCIAL STABILITY. PENINSULA FAMILY SERVICE IS A LEADING ORGANIZATION IN EMPLOYMENT FOR ADULTS AGE 50+ WITH TWO UNIQUE PROGRAMS.THE SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (SCSEP) PROGRAM ASSISTS ADULTS AGE 55+ LIVING IN SAN MATEO COUNTY IN THEIR SEARCH FOR EMPLOYMENT BY PROVIDING GUIDANCE, DIRECTION, RESOURCES, PAID CLASSROOM TRAINING, JOB MATCH UP, AND PLACEMENT.THE MATURE WORKER PROGRAM IS FOR ADULTS AGE 50+ LIVING IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY IN COLLABORATION WITH NOVAWORKS. PARTICIPANTS LEARN AGE-NEUTRAL RESUME WRITING AND INTERVIEW STRATEGIES, HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO NETWORK, AND ATTEND SPECIALIZED WORKSHOPS.
    Expenses $139,059

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
94-1186169
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
1950
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P40Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$15,283,947
Income (IRS master file)
$26,341,039

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$25,969,044$23,582,160$15,283,947IRS
990June 2024$23,180,768$22,847,341$12,843,541IRS
990June 2023$19,864,300$19,517,653$12,788,131XML
990June 2022$17,301,817$16,968,934$11,162,241IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 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 (search EIN 94-1186169).

Questions about PENINSULA FAMILY SERVICE

What is the EIN of PENINSULA FAMILY SERVICE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PENINSULA FAMILY SERVICE is 94-1186169.
Is PENINSULA FAMILY SERVICE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1950.
Are donations to PENINSULA FAMILY SERVICE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PENINSULA FAMILY SERVICE 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 PENINSULA FAMILY SERVICE 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 PENINSULA FAMILY SERVICE 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 PENINSULA FAMILY SERVICE?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names HEATHER CLEARY.
Who are the officers and directors of PENINSULA FAMILY SERVICE?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 24 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $281,260 (HEATHER CLEARY, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
How much revenue does PENINSULA FAMILY SERVICE have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $25,969,044, expenses of $23,582,160 and total assets of $15,283,947 at year end.

Other nonprofits in SAN MATEO

All nonprofits in SAN MATEO · California · Human services