Nonprofit · EIN 47-4016591
SHORELINE COMMUNITY SERVICES
Tax-exempt · SAN DIEGO, CA 92109
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $775,386 | $660,026 | $115,360 | $538,156 | $10,076 | $528,080 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $688,005 | $531,156 | $156,849 | $410,135 | $0 | $410,135 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $369,173 | $330,327 | $38,846 | $221,438 | $0 | $221,438 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $597,551
- of which government grants
- $14,672
- Program service revenue
- $180,128
- Investment income
- $5,419
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$11,811
- Net income from gaming
- $3,600
- Other revenue
- -$7,712
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $87,715
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $93,677
- Other salaries and wages
- $344,979
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $479,869
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $630
- Accounting fees
- $13,740
- Occupancy
- $380
- Travel
- $1,238
- Depreciation
- $11,536
- Program services (functional)
- $475,584
- Management and general (functional)
- $141,127
- Fundraising (functional)
- $43,315
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $410,135
- Total assets, end of year
- $538,156
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $10,076
- Net assets, end of year
- $528,080
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $48,839
- Gross receipts
- $816,788
- Employees
- 31
- Volunteers
- 130
- Year formed
- 2015
- 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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARYN BLANTON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $93,677 |
| BURCE ENGELBERT | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CONSTANCE BIEWER | TREASURER (UNTIL 11/30/25) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ALAN SHERMAN | SECRETARY (UNTIL 5/31/25) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JULIE LAVERDIERE | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 11/30/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHUMEET BALUJA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOYCE ILDESA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BITA CARRICO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAKE CHAMOFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALDEN KANE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIN MULLIGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARYN BLANTON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $80,808 |
| BRUCE ENGELBERT | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CONSTANCE BIEWER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ALAN SHERMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JULIE LAVERDIERE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CRAIG ROBERTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| SHUMEET BALUJA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOYCE ILDESA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BITA CARRICO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAKE CHAMOFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALDEN KANE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ERIN MULLIGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARYN BLANTON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $66,008 |
| BRUCE ENGELBERT | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CONSTANCE BREWER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| ALAN SHERMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JULIE LAVERDIERE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| C ENGELBRECHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELLEN CITRANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CRAIG ROBERTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1004 CHALCEDONY ST, SAN DIEGO, CA 92109-2625
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- CARYN BLANTON, 1004 CHALCEDONY ST, SAN DIEGO, CA 92109
- Signed the 990
- CARYN BLANTON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (858) 900-7024
- Website
- WWW.SHORELINECS.ORG
- 990-N for 2021 filed under this EIN
- Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Hope Anderson, 6930 51st Street, San Diego CA 92120. Mailing address: 1561 Thomas Ave, San Diego CA 92109. Website: shorelinecs.org
- Return prepared by
- EVERGREEN ALLIANCE
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 47-4016591 or by the name SHORELINE COMMUNITY SERVICES.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
WE SEEK TO CREATE A THRIVING, SAFE, & WELCOMING NEIGHBORHOOD FOR EVERYONE. THE CURRENT FOCUS IS TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF UNSHELTERED INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES IN THE CENTRAL BEACH AREA VIA THE COMPASS STATION, COMMUNITY CARE CREW, VOLUNTEER OUTREACH, & MEDICAL RESPITE.
Program accomplishments
- COMMUNITY CARE CREW - LAUNCHED IN JULY 2023 TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL, TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THE PROGRAM HELPS THEM BUILD JOB SKILLS, GAIN WORK EXPERIENCE, AND MOVE TOWARD STABLE HOUSING. CREW MEMBERS DO STREET CLEANING AND JANITORIAL WORK IN THE CENTRAL BEACH AREA UNDER GUIDANCE OF DEDICATED CREW COORDINATORS. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE ONE ON ONE SUPPORT FROM A DEDICATED CASE MANAGER, FOCUSING ON SKILL DEVELOPMENT, GOAL SETTINGS, AND CAREER COUNSELING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SAN DIEGO WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP. THE PROGRAM FOLLOWS A TIERED STRUCTURE ALLOWING CREW MEMBERS TO PROGRESS, UNLOCK NEW OPPORTUNITIES, AND ACCESS KEY BENEFITS LIKE TEMPORARY HOUSING UPON REACHING THEIR MILESTONES. THE CCC OPERATES AS A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE, ENGAGING LOCAL BUSINESS, LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, FAITH COMMUNITIES AS CUSTOMERS, REINFORCING OUR MODEL OF COMMUNITY DRIVEN IMPACT. IN 2025, CREW MEMBERS WORKED NEARLY 5,000 HOURS, AND GENERATED $180,428 IN REVENUE THROUGH 13 CONTRACTS. CASE MANAGERS AND CREW COORDINATORS WORKED DIRECTLY WITH CREW MEMBERS FOR NEARLY 2800 HOURS. IN 2025, WE RECEIVED GENEROUS GRANTS FROM THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO REINVESTMENT PROGRAM, THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM, AND THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY PROJECTS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, US BANK, PARKER FOUNDATION. IN MAY OF 2026, OUR FIRST CCC RESIDENT WILL MOVE INTO A WORKFORCE HOUSING COMMUNITY OF MICRO SLEEPING CABINS ALONGSIDE THE COMPASS STATION. CREW MEMBERS WILL TAKE CARE OF THEIR OWN SPACES, MANAGING THEIR OWN TIME AND MONEY, PAYING RENT, AND WORKING.Expenses $272,026 · grants $19,531 · revenue $180,128
- COMPASS STATION - A DROP-IN RESOURCE CENTER FOR OUR UNHOUSED NEIGHBORS TO RECEIVE THE SERVICES THEY NEED TO BEGIN THEIR JOURNEY OFF THE STREET. OUR AIM IS TO CONNECT INDIVIDUALS WITH RESOURCES AND SERVICES SUCH AS HOUSING, BENEFITS, AND HEALTHCARE SERVICES. WE PROVIDE FUNDS FOR FAMILY REUNIFICATIONS AND BUS PASSES FOR MEDICAL, LEGAL, AND EMPLOYMENT APPOINTMENTS. ADDITIONALLY, IT PROVIDES A PLACE FOR LAUNDRY, MAIL, DEVICE CHARGING, COMPUTER USE TO SEARCH FOR JOBS AND HOUSING, AND VOLUNTEER NURSES. IN 2025, THE COMPASS STATION HAD 13,430 VISITS, OF WHICH 519 WERE NEW INTAKES. WE RECOVERED 338 DOCUMENTS, DID 1,613 LOADS OF LAUNDRY, HAD 349 NEW MAIL SIGN-UPS, HAD 573 NURSE VISITS, 744 ACUPUNCTURE/NATUROPATH APPOINTMENTS, 85 DENTAL APPOINTMENTS, CONNECTED 126 GUESTS TO BENEFITS, 282 TO HOUSING, 223 TO MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE RESOURCES, AND PROVIDED 455 BUS PASSES.Expenses $174,869 · grants $63,499
- VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY OUTREACH TEAM - THROUGH OUR VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY OUTREACH TEAM, TRAINED VOLUNTEERS MEET UNSHELTERED INDIVIDUALS WHERE THEY ARE, BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS, TRUST, AND SUPPORT, AS WELL AS OFFERING CONNECTIONS TO THE RESOURCES AND SERVICES THEY NEED. IN 2025, OUTREACH TEAM MEMBERS MADE 1,022 CONNECTIONS. THESE MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENTS HAVE RESULTED IN PEOPLE CONNECTING WITH MEDICAL ASSISTANCE, DOCUMENT RECOVERY, SUBSTANCE USE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, HOUSING/SHELTER ASSISTANCE, AND EMPLOYMENT.Expenses $21,739 · grants $3,512
- ALL OTHER - THE MEDICAL RESPITE HOTEL PROGRAM: ASSISTS MEDICALLY FRAGILE INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE RELEASED FROM A HOSPITAL STAY OR EMERGENCY ROOM INCIDENT. THEY ARE GIVEN TIME TO RECOVER IN A HOTEL ROOM INSTEAD OF BEING RETURNED TO THE STREETS. THEY ARE OFFERED SUPPORTIVE SERVICES THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ENSURE THEIR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS ARE ASSESSED AND ADDRESSED.Expenses $6,950 · grants $1,173
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-4016591
- 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
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P85)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $538,156
- Income (IRS master file)
- $816,788
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $775,386 | $660,026 | $538,156 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $688,005 | $531,156 | $410,135 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $369,173 | $330,327 | $221,438 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $213,924 | $155,601 | $151,673 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Hope Anderson Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Caryn Blanton Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Hope Anderson Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 47-4016591).
Questions about SHORELINE COMMUNITY SERVICES
- What is the EIN of SHORELINE COMMUNITY SERVICES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SHORELINE COMMUNITY SERVICES is 47-4016591.
- Is SHORELINE COMMUNITY SERVICES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to SHORELINE COMMUNITY SERVICES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SHORELINE COMMUNITY SERVICES 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 SHORELINE COMMUNITY SERVICES due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SHORELINE COMMUNITY SERVICES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SHORELINE COMMUNITY SERVICES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CARYN BLANTON.
- Who are the officers and directors of SHORELINE COMMUNITY SERVICES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $93,677 (CARYN BLANTON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does SHORELINE COMMUNITY SERVICES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $775,386, expenses of $660,026 and total assets of $538,156 at year end.
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