Financial Information

Sierra Service Project is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization incorporated in the State of California. In 2021, donations powered 71% of SSP’s operations. Without donor investment, our work doesn’t happen. Over 500 individuals and families give annually.

Scholarships

Scholarships are an important part of SSP’s mission, allowing more youth the opportunity to serve. In 2019, SSP awarded more than $80,000 in scholarships to over 500 participants (one third!) These are young people who would not have been able to have the wonderful SSP experience without this financial assistance.

Financial Transparency

SSP’s tax identification number (EIN) is 68-0222320. We believe in financial transparency; information about us can be found on the independent informational service GuideStar and our GivingEdge profile. Download SSP’s 2020 Form 990 (previous years of 990s and independent audits can be found on our downloads page.)

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Sierra Service Project’s financial information is open to the public. If you have any questions about SSP’s finances, please email or call us at (916) 488-6441.

Summer Program Fees

To host impactful service learning experiences, SSP incurs real year-round costs as we prepare for the summer program. Additionally, with substantially increased costs budgeted for building materials, we face three years of inflation since running our most recent in-person program in 2019. The true cost of running the summer this year comes out to about $900 per person.

2019 Summer Program Cost Per Person: $727

2019 Expenses

Current Grant Providers

Every year, SSP receives financial support from several generous foundations and businesses.

Businesses That Match Employee Gifts

Many corporations will match their employee’s donations and volunteer hours. Some will even match their retiree’s contributions. Below are some of the companies from which SSP is currently receiving matching donations.