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Sociedad Latina Inc

EIN 04-2678255 · Roxbury, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SEE 990, PART I, LINE 1.

Income
$2.7 million
Spending
$2.5 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
40.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 80%
Employees
121
Volunteers
49
Highest pay
$193,749, 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 40.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 41% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    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 (3)
  1. $691,489 spent. OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMMING ENCOMPASSES OUR MIDDLE SCHOOL STEM PROGRAM; COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS PROGRAMMING THAT INCLUDE TUTORING, MENTORING, EXTERNAL WORKPLACE INTERNSHIPS AND COACHING THROUGH THE FIRST YEAR AFTER HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION. OUR YOUNG PEOPLE ARE SUPPORTED ON THEIR JOURNEYS FROM MIDDLE SCHOOL TO HIGH SCHOOL, AND ONTO DIVERSE COLLEGE AND CAREER POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS. OUR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZING PROGRAMMING USES ARTIVISM (ARTS + ACTIVISM) TO CALL ATTENTION TO INEQUITIES CONNECTED TO HEALTH, FOOD, CLIMATE, EDUCATION, MENTAL HEALTH, BULLYING PREVENTION, LACK OF ACCESS TO ARTS, THE NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF SOCIAL MEDIA AS WELL AS OF RACISM AND A WHOLE HOST OF SERVICES AND RESOURCES INCLUDING LACK OF LATINE REPRESENTATION ACROSS ALL FIELDS AND SECTORS. OUR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND STEM PATHWAYS PROGRAMMING FOCUSES ON SUPPORTING OUR YOUNG PEOPLE IN EXPLORING CAREER PATHWAYS THAT ARE UNDERREPRESENTED BY LATINE INDIVIDUALS AND ACHIEVING THEIR POSTSECONDARY CAREER GOALS THROUGH WORK READINESS TRAINING AND INTERNSHIPS. OUR ARTS & CULTURE PROGRAMMING OFFERS OUR YOUNG PEOPLE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ARTS, CELEBRATE DIVERSE LATINE CULTURAL TRADITIONS, AND BE GUIDED ON A PATHWAY TO MUSIC MASTERY THROUGH COMMUNITY CLASSES, HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH ARTISTS MASTERY PROGRAM, AND ARTS AND CULTURAL EVENTS.
  2. $867,807 spent. CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: SOCIEDAD LATINA CULTIVATES YOUTH LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND ELEVATES THEIR VOICE IN DECISION-MAKING PROCESSES THAT AFFECT LATINE LIVES, OPPORTUNITIES AND COMMUNITIES. WE ENGAGED CLOSE TO 300 YOUTH THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, WITH 85% UNDERSTANDING HOW TO RUN A GRASSROOTS CAMPAIGN, 91% BUILDING A STRONGER CONNECTION TO THEIR COMMUNITY, AND 91% FEEL LIKE MORE OF A LEADER. YOUTH LEADERS ARE FOCUSED ON CAMPAIGNS RELATED TO EDUCATION REFORM, CLIMATE JUSTICE, PROMOTING HYDROPONIC GARDENING, LACK OF ADEQUATE AND MULTICULTURAL & MULTILINGUALS MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS FOR YOUTH, THE MENTAL AND PHYSICAL TOLL OF SOCIAL MEDIA INCLUDING THE WHITEWASHING THAT OCCURS ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND RACIAL JUSTICE. YOUTH HAVE ORGANIZED MANY SUCCESSFUL CAMPAIGNS INCLUDING PASSAGE OF POLICIES.
  3. $378,206 spent. ARTS & CULTURE: SOCIEDAD LATINA OFFERS YOUTH A PATHWAY TO MUSIC MASTERY AND QUALITY OPPORTUNITIES TO CREATE AND EXPERIENCE ART IN THE DISCIPLINES OF VISUAL ART, NEW MEDIA, DANCE, THEATRE AND STEAM (STEM + ARTS) WITH A FOCUS ON LATINE CULTURAL TRADITIONS. WE ENGAGE OVER 800 YOUTH THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, WITH 91% BUILDING CREATIVITY AND CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS, 85% INCREASING INTEREST AND ENGAGEMENT IN THE ARTS, AND 75% BUILDING CULTURAL PRIDE AND IMPROVING CULTURAL PROFICIENCY. WE HAVE BEEN NAMED AS A FINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL ARTS AND HUMANITIES YOUTH PROGRAM AWARD, RECOGNIZING OUR HIGH-QUALITY APPROACH TO CREATIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT.

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 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 June 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 July 1982.

    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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