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Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley

EIN 01-0799235 · San Jose, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Our Mission is to develop and strengthen the power of Latinas to advance our collective success through sisterhood, leadership, and civic engagement.

Income
$965,043
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
62%
Reserves
4.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 66%
Employees
11
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$137,155, executive dir.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    62% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $363,115 spent. Engaged Latina Leadership Activist ELLA - ELLA is a six-month development program tailored for Latinas ages 19-29, offering leadership training, civic engagement workshops, mentoring, and a cohort-based capstone project on community issues. In 2025, the program included a three-day leadership retreat, civic training sessions, participation in Latina Action Day Sacramento, and presentation of a collective community benefit project. This cohort joined a network of more than 280 alumni over the program's 16-year history. ELLA's blend of advocacy education and peer mentorship supports the next generation of Latina civic leaders
  2. $297,314 spent. Latina Economic Advancement Program LEAP - In 2025, LEAP continued its dual-track focus on Financial Literacy and Workforce Development, offering a series of workshops designed to equip Latinas with the skills needed to secure higher paying employment and strengthen household financial resilience. Modules included budgeting, credit-building, career readiness, and job search strategies. The program concluded with Futura Fest, our annual career fair. Participants also had the opportunity to access stipends for 1:1 career coaching, professional headshots, and childcare vouchers, facilitating access and retention. LEAP fosters peer support and networking, reinforcing our mission to generate economic mobility within Latina communities.
  3. $47,749 spent. Policy, Advocacy, Leadership in Action PALA - PALA is a three-day intensive boot camp held twice annually-once in winter and once in spring-focused on policy advocacy, civic engagement, and pathways to leadership. In 2025, PALA trained cohorts in areas such as engaging with elected officials, running for office, understanding government structures, media advocacy, coalition building, and serving civic boards. Alumni gained confidence, policy knowledge, and access to networks that support decisions in public leadership and community advocacy roles.
  4. $13,454 spent. Chispanas offers a biweekly shared space and organizing training for Latina community members in Santa Clara County. In 2025, Chispanas participants co-designed and engaged in advocacy training tailored to address community-level challenges. The program emphasizes mutual learning, power-building, and mobilization around local civic issues. By centering Latina voices through collective strategy and organizing campaigns, Chispanas ignites grassroots leadership and fosters community-driven social change.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 2005.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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