Milpitas Charity Bingo Inc
Milpitas Charity Bingo Inc is a public charity based in San Jose, California. It operates a nonprofit bingo operation that raises funds for local charities and organizations; its 2024 filing reports 27 grants totaling $2,208,723.
Milpitas Charity Bingo Inc at a glance
In short: Milpitas Charity Bingo Inc gave $2.2M across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $82K), mostly in California. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,208,723
- -15.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- -28.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $81,805
- +18.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,436
- Total assets
- $5,107,104
- +122.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (8 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Milpitas Charity Bingo Inc
- How to Apply
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The organization accepts grant applications for board review and approval.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2240 Paragon Drive C, San Jose, CA 95131
Phone: (408) 708-5222
Website: https://milpitascharitybingo.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Milpitas Charity Bingo Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was SC County Charities Inc ($1.3M). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 98 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in California. Listed grantees include organizations in Milpitas and San Jose.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Milpitas Charity Bingo Inc open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 27 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $178K; repeat grants $41K. How we count
Medians: $19K first-time, $20K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2020) to $2.6M (2023). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SC County Charities Inc San Jose, CA | General Operations | $1,276,000 |
| Society of Saint Athanasius DBA Thomas More School San Jose, CA | General Operations | $225,000 |
| Milpitas Fancy Dancers Milpitas, CA | General Operations | $98,960 |
| Youth Arts in Milpitas Milpitas, CA | General Operations | $92,657 |
| San Jose Youth Symphony San Jose, CA | General Operations | $75,320 |
| Riptide Fastpitch Softball San Jose, CA | General Operations | $54,424 |
| San Jose Rush Soccer San Jose, CA | General Operations | $48,579 |
| Alum Rock Futbol Club Boosters San Jose, CA | General Operations | $29,909 |
| San Jose Spartans Softball Campell, CA | General Operations | $29,329 |
| Pari Foundation Milpitas, CA | General Operations | $28,464 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,107,104 | $3,061,780 | $3,072,012 | $2,208,723 | 27 | $1,771 |
| 2023 | $2,291,262 | $2,350,598 | $3,183,142 | $2,619,655 | 38 | $20,002 |
| 2022 | $2,928,593 | $2,904,271 | $2,319,708 | $772,502 | 11 | $496 |
| 2021 | $2,229,587 | $2,957,356 | $843,548 | $253,047 | 15 | $1,377 |
| 2020 | $787,997 | $1,167,139 | $448,376 | $64,655 | 7 | $644 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission is to improve the quality of life for its neighbors by helping meet citizens’ educational, spiritual, and day-to-day needs, and to improve community families, neighborhoods, and businesses.
Its 2024 grants included support for arts, education, and youth sports organizations. San Jose Youth Symphony describes its mission as giving young people a foundation for life through orchestral music. Pari Foundation says it works to help rural youth realize their potential through education and other activities. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not Milpitas Charity Bingo’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the organization reported 27 itemized grants totaling $2,208,723. Grant amounts ranged from $5,614 to $1,276,000, with a median of $20,436. The largest listed awards were $1,276,000 to SC County Charities Inc and $225,000 to Society of Saint Athanasius DBA Thomas More School, both for general operations. Other awards included $98,960 to Milpitas Fancy Dancers, $92,657 to Youth Arts in Milpitas, and $75,320 to San Jose Youth Symphony.
The organization says grant applications are reviewed and approved by its board. Applicants are asked to provide an IRS determination letter, the nonprofit’s history, and a description of the intended use of funds. After vetting, applications are provided to the board for approval. The organization says it keeps records of applications.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Loren Vaccarezza as president, Cliff Williams as vice president, Jeffrey Cortese as treasurer, Christoper Riley as secretary, and Mark DeTar as director. It also lists Ofrej Steve Gobin Left 111 as head of security and Jose D Navarro as assistant head of security.
Milpitas Charity Bingo Inc is led by Loren Vaccarezza, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Loren Vaccarezza
President
Secretary & Treasurer → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Detar
Director
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jose D. Navarro
Assistant Head of Security
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$158K (2023) → $182K (2024)
Ofrej Steve Gobin Left
Head of Security
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$206K (2024)
Cliff Williams
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christoper Riley
Secretary
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Cortese
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Ofrej Steve Gobin (2020–2023) — Head of Security
- Former: Edward Rivas (2023) — Security
- Former: Joseph Nguyen (2020–2021) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $206K, to Ofrej Steve Gobin Left 111 (Head of Security). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Milpitas Charity Bingo Inc
How much does Milpitas Charity Bingo Inc give each year?
Milpitas Charity Bingo Inc gave $2.2M across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.6M across 38 grants.
What is Milpitas Charity Bingo Inc's typical grant size?
Milpitas Charity Bingo Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,436, and its average grant was $81,805, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Milpitas Charity Bingo Inc that year got $178K on average.
Where does Milpitas Charity Bingo Inc give grants?
Milpitas Charity Bingo Inc gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Milpitas, CA (19 grants) and San Jose, CA (6 grants).
Does Milpitas Charity Bingo Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Milpitas Charity Bingo Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Milpitas Charity Bingo Inc's largest grantees?
Milpitas Charity Bingo Inc's largest 2024 grantees include SC County Charities Inc ($1,276,000), Society of Saint Athanasius DBA Thomas More School ($225,000) and Milpitas Fancy Dancers ($98,960), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Milpitas Charity Bingo Inc?
Milpitas Charity Bingo Inc reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.1M.
What does Milpitas Charity Bingo Inc fund?
The organization’s mission is to improve the quality of life for its neighbors by helping meet citizens’ educational, spiritual, and day-to-day needs, and to improve community families, neighborhoods, and businesses. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Milpitas Charity Bingo Inc?
The organization accepts grant applications for board review and approval. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Milpitas Charity Bingo Inc's EIN?
Milpitas Charity Bingo Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1210238. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Milpitas Charity Bingo Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/milpitas-charity-bingo-inc-morg_dd9b7d0834fb4af8a43320670695ad80
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