Faces SF
Faces SF reported $20.4 million in revenue and $19.6 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $87.04 went to program services, $11.64 to management and general costs and $1.32 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 99.0% of the total. Government grants made up 94.1%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $247,964 (CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER). 8 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 60% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $20MFor context, the median across 5,499 covered education charities: $85.56 programs, $13.59 management, $0.85 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $20MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 87.0% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 11.6% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.01 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 99.0% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 94.1% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 0.2% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $247,964 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.27% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 5.4 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 9 of 9 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseChild development program - faces sf provides subsidized early childhood education at three sites across san francisco for infant/toddlers, preschool, and after-school enrichment for k-6th grade. Services are delivered in english, spanish, and chinese. Children are given age-appropriate learning opportunities that focus on creative expression, social and emotional development, and wellness and physical development. In addition, faces sf also manages a family child care network of over 37 licensed home child care providers with over 200 children from underprivileged communities. They provide…
Family support services program - faces sf family support program is a family-centered program with the objective of strengthening san francisco families and communities by delivering activities and services that promote wellness, development, and stability. Our holistic approach at faces sf gives US the unique opportunity to positively impact the early lives of our students and support our families. Our services are offered at all of our child developmentlocations, and the experienced staff ensure outstanding program quality and outcomes. Our services are offered at all of our child…
Workforce development program - since 2004, faces sf has operated a community-based workforce development program in san francisco, with services centered in the visitacion valley neighborhood. The program provides comprehensive employment support to low-income and underserved individuals through job readiness training, education, barrier removal, referrals, job placement, and ongoing supportive services. Program participants receive individualized assistance, including resume development, job search workshops, access to computers and employment resources, job leads, and opportunities to…
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $219,920 | $0 | $28,044 | $247,964 |
| VP OF GROWTH AND OPERATIONS Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $176,345 | $0 | $29,310 | $205,655 |
| CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $155,937 | $0 | $22,042 | $177,979 |
| SR. DIRECTOR, FINANCE Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $136,201 | $0 | $26,882 | $163,083 |
| SR. DIRECTOR, CHILD DEV. CONTRACTS Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $141,948 | $0 | $13,079 | $155,027 |
| DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE & CULTURE Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $136,213 | $0 | $11,852 | $148,065 |
| FCCHEN DIRECTOR Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $115,019 | $0 | $22,922 | $137,941 |
| DIRECTOR OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $111,726 | $0 | $15,083 | $126,809 |
8 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Faces SF (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $717K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b9 · 9 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aNo
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5113
- Volunteers Part I, line 652
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| XIU XIE LIAO Early childhood education | $222,186 |
| MANOS DE ANGEL ENTERPRISES INC Early childhood education | $206,884 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 22 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
4 private foundations reported grants to Faces SF totaling $83,600 on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Questions people ask
How much of Faces SF's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Faces SF reported that 87.0% of its $19.6 million in expenses went to program services, 11.6% to management and general and 1.3% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Faces SF pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Faces SF reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $247,964, for the role of CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Faces SF get its money?
Of $20.4 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 99.0% came from contributions and grants (including 94.1% from government grants) and 0.2% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Faces SF a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 94-1637699 as a 501(c)(3) organization (school), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202601199349302850 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202511299349302691 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202441279349302419 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202340839349300739 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202240779349301429 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202120969349301962 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 94-1637699: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.