Proyecto Itzaes
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Proyecto Itzaes is organized for charitable and educational purposes, in Yucatan, Mexico. The mission of Proyecto Itzaes is to provide educational resources for children and families in villages in Yucatán where traditional farming and fishing can no longer support families. We believe that the fundamental tools of literacy should be available to all. Our goal is to build sustainable community service programs that promote family-centered learning and respect Maya cultural heritage. Education will create new opportunities for children to fully realize their gifts in a changing world. Vision We envision a future where children in Yucatec villages have full opportunities to achieve the education necessary for successful participation in a changing economy. We hope to be an organization that builds and spreads a successful mode of sustainable community service based educational programs
- Income
- $54,541
- Spending
- $39,827
- Reserves
- 93.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 84%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 31, 2024, 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 December 31, 2024, 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)
- $11,317 spent. Proyecto Itzaes is organized for charitable and educational purposes, in Yucatan, Mexico. The mission of Proyecto Itzaes is to provide educational resources for children and families in villages in Yucatan where traditional farming and fishing can no longer support families. We believe that the fundamental tools of literacy should be available to all. Our goal is to build sustainable community service programs that promote family centered learning and respect Maya cultural heritage. Education will create new opportunities for children to fully realize their gifts in a changing world. Vision We envision a future where children in Yucatec villages have full opportunities to achieve the education necessary for successful participation in a changing economy. We hope to be an organization that builds and spreads a successful mode of sustainable community service based educational programs.
- $11,317 spent. Proyecto Itzaes volunteers mentored learning in small groups in multiple Maya villages. This includes the book exchange program, computer loans for students, bus fare stipends for university level students and printing/photo copy costs for students who cannot afford to purchase text books. Approximately 1500 students in four main villages (Ixil, Chicxulub Pueblo, Hacienda Too and Dzemul) benefitted from these programs Summer programs have been over enrolled providing supplemental education and tutorial support for hundreds of children in multiple locations along with special classes for adults.$5000
- $11,317 spent. Maya cultural preservation and support in all of Proyecto Itzaes locations included group gatherings, science fairs, language classes and special events like Hanal Pixan and Je'etz Me'ek celebrations reinforced traditions This was accomplished with Maya classes from preschool to adult, prehispanic music ( traditional Maya music with handmade instruments), Maya traditional dance classes, Maya ceremonies, Maya agricultural practices and more.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.
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 May 2006.
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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