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Asociacion Puertorriquenos En Marcha Inc

EIN 23-1930630 · Philadelphia, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF PUERTO RICAN / LATINO RESIDENTS OF THE GREATER PHILADELPHIA AREA THROUGH THEIR HEALTH, HUMAN SERIVCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.

Income
$49.5 million
Spending
$48.9 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
5.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 75%
Employees
481
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$455,146, president/ceo

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

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 23% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 (5)
  1. $29.2 million spent. APM's Human Services Division provides a full range of culturally sensitive services to families, youth and children including social work counseling, supervised foster care, after-care, adoptions and parenting skills training in different loactions throughout North Philadelphia.
  2. $4.8 million spent. APM's Mental Health and Medical Services Division is primarily focused on two areas: Mental Health: APM maintains four behavioral health clinics that deliver a spectrum of bilingual and culturally sensitive treatment and prevention services to more than 4,000 Philadelphia residents without geographic restriction. APM offers bilingual diagnoses and treatment for the community's mental health issues. Support Services: APM's supportive housing programs provide long-term help to the Hispanic homeless population by offering housing assistance and appropriate supportive services that help clients master the tools necessary for successful independent living.
  3. $6.1 million spent. APM's Early Childhood programs promote the cultural, cognitive, social, emotional and physical development of young children. APM provides Head Start, Pre-K Counts, and Day Care services for children 3-5 years of age who live within the Philadelphia area.
  4. $3.0 million spent. Community Economic Development
  5. APMs Community Economic Development Division helps to develop and rebuild neighborhoods. As a leader in community development, APM is a driver of the sweeping changes taking place in Eastern North PHILADELPHIA. "GROUND-UP" CONSTRUCTION, NEW BUSINESSES, HOUSING developments and greening projects have successfully transformed this urban locale into a bustling community, generating renewed interest in the area. Using a holistic approach to revitalization, APM is working to meet the social, economic and ecological needs in the neighborhoods bordered by Temple University and the American Street Empowerment Zone. APM has a unique strategy to address the challenges of a community comprised of both homeowners and renters. APM has used housing counseling and the economic mobility center as a vehicle to drive the housing and economic development efforts.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1976.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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