House of Peru
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To promote and celebrate Peruvian culture with the community at large.
- Income
- $102,041
- Spending
- $82,858
- Reserves
- 6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 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)
- $46,573 spent. House of Peru is a non profit organization 501(c)3. We are part of a group of other 33 houses located in beautiful Balboa Park and registered under "The House of Pacific Relations" established in the city of San Diego in 1935. We maintain the home/building and share the experience with the public.
- $18,732 spent. House of Peru Lawn Program: We had the presence of the Peruvian Consul in Los Angeles Jos Luis Chvez, members of Pro Marina Filial San Diego C. de F. Carlos Chaparro Sagarnaga, C. de F. Carlos Nalvarte Vizcarra and the representative of the Marina de Guerra del Per en San Diego, C. de F. Nelson Pinzas Vargas. The program was animated by Peruvian singer Rosa Los Santos accompanied by the professional percussionist Ryan Chesire, who got the hearts of everyone singing emblematic Peruvian songs and making everyone dance on stage! We had an amazing time with music, dance, food, raffles, and vendors, but more importantly, sharing our love for Peru.
- $8,339 spent. Balboa Park's December Nights: Celebrate the Holidays with House of Peru and explore the tastes of our homeland
- Ponte La Camiseta Fundraising Party: Committed to our mission of highlighting our vibrant Peruvian culture with the community
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending May 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2004.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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