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Adelante Mujeres

EIN 03-0473181 · Forest Grove, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EMPOWERMENTWE PROMOTE PRACTICES THAT LEAD TO HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, WE AFFIRM CULTURAL AND SOCIAL DIVERSITY, AND WE ADVOCATE FOR LEADERSHIP GROUNDED IN SOLIDARITY. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)EDUCATIONQUALITY EDUCATION IS A FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT OF ALL PEOPLE AND A PREREQUISITE TO AN ENGAGED COMMUNITY. ADELANTE'S HOLISTIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS PROMOTE SCHOOL READINESS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN, PATHWAYS TO HIGHER EDUCATION FOR YOUTH, AND LIFELONG LEARNING FOR ADULTS. WE BELIEVE EVERY INDIVIDUAL SHOULD HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR MEANINGFUL EDUCATION.ENTERPRISESELF AND COLLECTIVE INITIATIVE, INNOVATION, AND INTEGRITY ARE VITAL FOR A FLOURISHING SOCIETY. ADELANTE'S MICROENTERPRISE PROGRAMS COMBINE THESE ATTRIBUTES WITH AN ABIDING RESPECT FOR THE EARTH TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIES THAT SUPPORT THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY.

Income
$12.2 million
Spending
$11.6 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
4.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 43%
Employees
159
Volunteers
136
Highest pay
$141,789, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 22% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 June 30, 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. $3.1 million spent. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (ECE) IS AN EDUCATION PROGRAM DEDICATED TO SERVING TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS WHO ARE THE CHILDREN OF STUDENTS ENROLLED IN OUR ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM. RESEARCH SHOWS THAT EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE THE SINGLE MOST EFFECTIVE INVESTMENT TO PREPARE A CHILD FOR THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. WE CURRENTLY OPERATE 7 ECE CLASSROOMS THAT INCLUDE CERTIFIED PRESCHOOL AND HEAD START PROGRAMS.
  2. $1.3 million spent. CHICAS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT IS AN INNOVATIVE YOUTH PROGRAM EMPOWERING GIRLS TO DEVELOP THEIR LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL, ADOPT HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, DEVELOP CULTURAL IDENTITY AND ACHIEVE ACADEMIC SUCCESS WITH HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION AND COLLEGE ENROLLMENT. CHICAS HOLISTICALLY SUPPORT GIRLS THROUGH BILINGUAL AFTER-SCHOOL SESSIONS, FAMILY SUPPORTS, AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. THIS PROGRAM INVOLVES THE WHOLE FAMILY THROUGH HOME VISITS, PARENT GATHERINGS, AND EDUCATIONAL PARENTING WORKSHOPS. THE FIRST PROGRAM OF ITS KIND IN OREGON, CHICAS PARTNERS WITH LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND MORE THAN 700 LOCAL FAMILIES EACH YEAR.
  3. $1.0 million spent. MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM AT THE ESPERANZA CLINIC OFFERS CULTURALLY & LINGUISTICALLY RESPONSIVE AND HOLISTIC MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES THAT REDUCE BIASES ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH AND LEAD TO HEALTHY LIVES, STRONG FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCE FOR OUR PARTICIPANTS.
  4. $4.2 million spent. - THE ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM PROVIDES LOW-INCOME WOMEN WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO COMPLETE THEIR SECONDARY EDUCATION AND LEARN VALUABLE SKILLS THAT EMPOWER THEM TO BECOME LEADERS IN THEIR HOME AND COMMUNITY.- THE EMPRESAS PROGRAM OFFERS EDUCATIONAL SERVICES THROUGH COURSES, WORKSHOPS, PERSONALIZED ADVICE, AND ACCESS TO COMMERCIAL KITCHENS FOR THE CREATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL BUSINESSES IN WASHINGTON COUNTY, OR.- THE LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY DEPARTMENT OVERSEES ALL CIVIC ENGAGEMENT TRAININGS, WORKSHOPS, AND A LEGAL CLINIC.- THROUGH EDUCATION, ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FOODS, AND COMMUNITY HEALTH ADVOCACY, THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM AIMS TO IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES IN WASHINGTON COUNTY, OR.- THE REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE PROGRAM PROMOTES AND TEACHES REGENERATIVE FARMING METHODS AND BUSINESS ACUMEN TO LOCAL SMALL-SCALE FARMERS.- THE FOREST GROVE AND CORNELIUS FARMERS MARKET IS A WEEKLY SEASONAL MARKET BRINGING OVER 3,000 PEOPLE TOGETHER EACH WEEK. THE MARKET PROVIDES AN OUTLET FOR SMALL FARMERS TO MAKE LOCALLY GROWN PRODUCE ACCESSIBLE TO THE COMMUNITY.- FAMILY ENGAGEMENT SUPPORTS FAMILIES' LEARNING AND WELL-BEING, AND PROVIDING SAFE PLACES TO CONNECT TO SCHOOL, CARING ADULTS, AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

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

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2003.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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