SOUTH COUNTY OUTREACH
IRVINE, CA | Orange County
Community Services
Overview
SOUTH COUNTY OUTREACH
33-0330233
7 WHATNEY STE B
IRVINE, CA 92618
Orange County
IRVINE, CA 92618
Orange County
(949) 380-8144
info@sco-oc.org
Mission Statement
SOUTH COUNTY OUTREACH'S MISSION IS TO PREVENT HUNGER AND HOMELESSNESS BY HELPING PEOPLE HELP THEMSELVES.
CRA Category
- Community Services
Nonprofit location
- Majority Minority Census Tract
Awards & Certifications
- This nonprofit has not received any CRA awards or certifications.
Founded
1989
Total Employees
22
Total Volunteers
1,750
Nonprofit Classification (NTEE Code)
-
Not reported
IRS Activity Codes
320
Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, etc.
-
Not reported
-
Not reported
Standard Business Classification (NAICS Code)
-
Not reported
Targeted Clients
- At-Risk Youth
- Economically Disadvantaged
- Families
- Homeless
- Senior Citizens
- Underbanked or Unbanked
- Unemployed
CRA Income Characteristics
- HUD Assistance Recipients
- Low-Income
- Moderate-Income
- People Living Below Poverty Level
- SNAP Recipients
- SSI Recipients
- USDA Free or Reduced Lunch Students
CRA Alignment
CRA Category
Community Services
Social services and other support for low- and moderate-income, homeless or at-risk individuals.
85%
Percent LMI Served
as reported by the nonprofit
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LOWHIGH
LOWHIGH
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Programs & Services
Hunger Prevention - Food Pantry
South County Outreach has established that the most effective method to "care through food" is by offering an in-person, client-choice, grocery store experience whereby clients can walk the aisles just as they would a grocery retail store to select items based on their household’s particular needs and dietary/cultural preferences. This model not only greatly reduces the amount of food waste produced by South County Outreach clients, but it also helps build and preserve the dignity of our clients, which can have medium- and long-term effects on the household’s financial stability.
Targeted Clients
- At-Risk Youth
- Children & Youth
- College Students
- Domestic Violence Victims
- Economically Disadvantaged
- K-12 Students
- Families
- Homeless
- Immigrants or Refugees
- Minority Individuals
- Senior Citizens
- Underbanked or Unbanked
- Unemployed
CRA Income Characteristics
- Low-Income
- Moderate-Income
- People Living Below Poverty Level
- HUD Assistance Recipients
- SNAP Recipients
- USDA Free or Reduced Lunch Students
- Welfare Recipients
Awards & Certifications
Community Development Financial Institution
Community Development Financial Institution Award Recipient
New Market Tax Credit Recipient
HUD Counseling Agency
Low Income Housing Tax Credit Recipient
IRS Summary
Income
$6.7M
Revenue
$6.2M
Assets
$5.2M
IRS Business Master File Details
As of September 2025
Exempt Ruling Date
1993-05
Deductibility Status
Deductible
Last Tax Filing
2023
Organization Type
Corporation
Organization Tax Filing Status
990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Foundation Tax Filing Status
990-PF not required by IRS
Affiliation Classification
Independent Organization
Basis for Foundation/Public Charity Status
Organization normally receives no more than one-third of support from gross investment and unrelated business income and at same time more than one-third of its support from contributions, fees and gross receipts related to exempt purposes 509(a)(2)
IRS Publication 78 Details
As of August 2025
Verified in Publication 78
Yes
Deductibility Limitation
50% (60% for cash contributions)
Organization Description
A public charity
IRS Form 990 Returns
Through June 2025
Nonprofit Location
Main Address
7 WHATNEY STE B
IRVINE, CA 92618
Orange County
IRVINE, CA 92618
Orange County
Area Type
Metropolitan Statistical Area
FIPS Geocoded Address
11244
MSA/MD
06
State
059
County
0524.10
Tract
Middle
Income Level
Core-Based Statistical Area
31080 - Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
Combined Statistical Area
348 - Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA
Metropolitan Division
11244 - Anaheim-Santa Ana-Irvine, CA
Main Address Located In
Low- or Moderate-Income Census Tract
Opportunity Zone
Majority Minority Census Tract
52.44%
FFIEC Distressed Census Tract
FFIEC Underserved Census Tract
Geographies Served
- CA - Orange County
Market Data
| Main Address | Census Tract | County |
|---|---|---|
| 7 WHATNEY STE B IRVINE, CA 92618 |
0524.10 | Orange County |
| Population | ||
| Total Population | 5,391 | 3,164,063 |
| Total Households | 2,050 | 1,074,654 |
| Income | ||
| Median Income* | $127,557 | $113,702 |
| Median Family Income (2024 FFIEC est.) | $129,000 | $136,600 |
| Tract Income Percentage | 119.82% | N/A |
| Below Poverty Level | 8.5% | 9.5% |
| Unemployment Level | 12.1% | 5.3% |
| Housing | ||
| Total Housing Units | 2,137 | 1,138,473 |
| Total Owner-Occupied Units | 75.0% | 56.4% |
| Total Renter-Occupied Units | 20.9% | 43.6% |
| Total Vacant Units | 4.1% | 5.2% |
* Census Tract Median Income based on 2020 Tract Median Family Income as reported in the 2024 FFIEC Census Flat File. County Income based on Median Household Income as reported in the 2023 American Community Survey.
Management
17
Total Voting Members
in Governing Body
in Governing Body
16
Independent Voting Members
in Governing Body
in Governing Body
Tax Filing Signatory
Laval Brewer
(949) 380-8144
(949) 380-8144
Principal Officer
Laval Brewer
findCRA Profile Owner
Lauren Ruiz
Director of Grants
lruiz@sco-oc.org
Director of Grants
lruiz@sco-oc.org
Key Policies & Documents
Written Conflict of Interest Policy
Written Document Retention & Destruction Policy
Written Whistleblower Policy
CEO Compensation Review Process
Written Minutes of Board Meetings
Financial Statements & Reporting
Compiled or Reviewed by an Independent Accountant
Audited by an Independent Accountant
Included in Consolidated Financial Statements
Internal Audit Committee Review
Federal Grant Audit Required
Federal Grant Audit Performed
Organization Activities
Provides Credit Counseling
Conducts Gaming Activities
Engages in Lobbying Activities
Engages in Political Activities
Makes Grants to Individuals
Makes Grants to Organizations
Information in this section is extracted from the nonprofit's e-filed tax return and based on answers provided by the nonprofit in their 990 e-filed for the tax period ending on 2021-12.
A hyphen (“-“) in this section indicates that the information was not required by the IRS or not reported by the nonprofit in its tax return e-filing.
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