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Adelante Hispanic Achievers Inc

EIN 20-2267012 · Louisville, KY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair66 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ADELANTE'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR HISPANIC/LATINX YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES TO GAIN THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE NECESSARY TO FUNCTION CROSS-CULTURALLY AND TO CONTRIBUTE TO SOCIETY AS INFORMED AND PRO-ACTIVE CITIZENS.

Income
$318,477
Spending
$187,668
Spent on programs
64%
Reserves
15 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
5
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$60,534, 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 41% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 39% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    64% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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

Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    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

    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 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 (1)
  1. $119,331 spent. (1) GET READY PROGRAM - COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS ADELANTE'S COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS PROGRAMMING SIGNIFICANTLY SUPPORTED STUDENTS' PATHWAYS TO HIGHER EDUCATION THROUGH MENTORSHIP, COLLEGE VISITS, WORKSHOPS, AND SCHOLARSHIP GUIDANCE. DURING THE YEAR, STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN CAMPUS VISITS TO CENTRE COLLEGE AND THE J.B. SPEED SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, AS WELL AS ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL AID PRESENTATIONS FROM MULTIPLE INSTITUTIONS INCLUDING KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY AND SPALDING UNIVERSITY.THROUGH STRUCTURED MENTORSHIP PAIRINGS, STUDENTS RECEIVED INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT NAVIGATING FAFSA COMPLETION, ESSAYS, ADMISSIONS PROCESSES, AND SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS. AS A RESULT, 12 SENIORS SUCCESSFULLY GRADUATED FROM THE PROGRAM, WITH MANY EARNING SCHOLARSHIPS TO UNIVERSITIES SUCH AS THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE, BELLARMINE UNIVERSITY, AND CENTRE COLLEGE. THESE OUTCOMES DEMONSTRATE STRONG PROGRESS TOWARD ADELANTE'S MISSION OF EXPANDING ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION AND LONG-TERM CAREER OPPORTUNITIES. (2) SABER PROGRAM - CREATIVE ARTS & CULTURAL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMING DURING THE PROGRAM YEAR, ADELANTE IMPLEMENTED A COMPREHENSIVE ARTS-FOCUSED SEMESTER THAT EXPOSED STUDENTS TO DIVERSE CREATIVE DISCIPLINES AND CAREER PATHWAYS IN THE ARTS. WORKSHOPS INCLUDED SEWING AND FASHION DESIGN, VISUAL ARTS, SONGWRITING, AND A THREE-WEEK PERFORMING ARTS RESIDENCY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ACTOR'S THEATRE OF LOUISVILLE.STUDENTS GAINED HANDS-ON TECHNICAL SKILLS --SUCH AS SEWING CONSTRUCTION, SONGWRITING, AND COLLABORATIVE MUSIC PRODUCTION-- WHILE DEVELOPING SELF-EXPRESSION AND TEAMWORK ABILITIES. THE RESIDENCY CULMINATED IN STUDENT-LED MUSICAL PERFORMANCES ATTENDED BY COMMUNITY PARTNERS, HIGHLIGHTING MEASURABLE CREATIVE OUTPUTS AND YOUTH LEADERSHIP. THESE ACTIVITIES EXPANDED STUDENTS' ARTISTIC CONFIDENCE WHILE CONNECTING CREATIVITY TO FUTURE CAREER EXPLORATION. (3) TRANSFORMANDO FUTUROS - COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, FAMILY EDUCATION & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ADELANTE DELIVERED A WIDE RANGE OF COMMUNITY-CENTERED PROGRAMMING DESIGNED TO BUILD CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, LEADERSHIP, AND FAMILY EMPOWERMENT. STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN SAFETY DAY WORKSHOPS, ADVOCACY DAY DISCUSSIONS WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS SUCH AS SUPPORTING ST. VINCENT DE PAUL'S FOOD PANTRY. PARENT ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVES PROVIDED EDUCATION ON SUBSTANCE-USE PREVENTION, TECHNOLOGY LITERACY, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, TAX PREPARATION, AND IMMIGRANT RESOURCES.ADDITIONALLY, LARGE-SCALE EVENTS --INCLUDING TRANSFORMANDO FUTUROS COLLEGE AND FINANCE FAIRS-- CONNECTED FAMILIES WITH UNIVERSITIES, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS, INCREASING ACCESS TO CRITICAL RESOURCES. WITH APPROXIMATELY 95 STUDENTS REGISTERED AND CONSISTENT WEEKLY ATTENDANCE OF 55 - 65 PARTICIPANTS, THESE INITIATIVES DEMONSTRATE STRONG COMMUNITY REACH AND SUSTAINED PROGRAM ENGAGEMENT.

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 December 2005.

    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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