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Natik Esperanza

EIN 16-1650968 · Ft Lauderdale, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceGood83 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Natiks mission is to partner with grassroots organizations that confront the educational, health, and economic disparities of marginalized communities in Guatemala and Mexico. All of mission goals contribute to the elimination of extreme poverty in marginalized Maya communities through the following programs: Educationincrease access to education and improve academic outcomes; Sustainable Livelihoods: promote economic independence in the communities where our partners are located; Health: promote programs that provide preventive health measures by delivering fundamental education about sanitation, nutrition, and other health-related topics.

Income
$257,254
Spending
$267,691
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
2.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
0
Volunteers
25

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

Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 52% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $107,422 spent. Education: Natik provides funding for community-based programs that strive to improve educational opportunities through study stipends,leadership development, tutoring programs, book-sharing, and creative learning models that include children, adolescents, women, and families.We increased access to education and improve academic outcomes by providing remedial education for preschool through 6th grade, and scholarships and work-study opportunities for secondary through university-level education with the following results:105 children attend afterschool programs with parent and family workshops14 university students supported with scholarships and mentorship60 primary, middle, and high school scholarship students supported35 youth in leadership programs12 teachers participated in educational workshops2 computers purchased3 educational staff salaries funded 2 programs improved their program facilities2 organizations supported to register legally in their region1 library outreach program activities supported
  2. $76,010 spent. Sustainable Livelihoods: Natik supports community-based ventures that maximize local resources and include fair and equitable working conditions. We contributed to increased economic independence in the communities where our partners are located through the development of programs for sustainable livelihoods with the following results:30 women participated in training to launch micro-productions projects30 workshops in financial literacy, business planning, and marketing financed14 artisans supported with 9 workshops on modern textile design, and traditional weaving techniques8 sewing machines purchased6 youth entrepreneurial projects launched6 beekeeping hives in production3 sustainable livelihoods staff salaries funded 1 community tourism project funded1 honey production and store equipment purchased1 artisan website maintained1 artisan trademark maintained1 organization supported to register legally in their region
  3. $68,164 spent. Health: Natik supports community-based programs that improve health through access to services and classes on wellness, nutrition, sanitation, and life balance. We increased access to preventive health measures with the following results:300 new eco-stoves installed with health workshops to the families25 children received ongoing medical services16 families participated in monthly pre and postnatal wellness workshops and home health visits. 4 staff supported

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 November 6, 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 January 2004.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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