El Padrecito Ministries
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Reflecting on his own delinquent past, Father Masseo Gonzales aka "El Padrecito" of the popular HOMIES figurines, founded El Padrecito Ministries as way to reach un-churched youth through the performing arts so that they might know they are children of a loving God.
- Income
- $378,775
- Spending
- $463,297
- Spent on programs
- 70%
- Reserves
- 2.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 78%
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 3
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 5% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 22% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 12% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1570% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 67 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
18 of 252 of 3 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 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)
- $323,838 spent. In an attempt to evangelize to over 5,000 Hispanic youth between the ages of 18-24 in the United States, many who would be considered "un-churched", the organization facilitated and participated in arts and music outreach at over 10 venues throughout the United States. The events used primarily "hip-hop" music concerts with a Christian message to reach these "at-risk" Hispanic youth, sending a message that there is an alternative to gang membership, violence and participation. Additionally, over 100 youth participated in a Performing Arts Center and have learned various forms of music and dance to enhance their social and physical development.
- The organization served over 3,000 members of the public in furtherance of its exempt purpose through public outreach. This included members of the organization visiting various religous and secular venues with a message of charity and public dissemination of the Catholic faith through sacred scripture and other sacramental ministries.
- El Padrecito's performing arts center is an affordable and creative outlet for children and their families in the farming community of Guadalupe, California. It is our belief that there is a direct link between healthy children, healthy families and a healthy society. A family that dances together stays together. The past year, over 300 youth were served by the program.
Source: Form 990 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 2007.
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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