Aclamo
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
ACLAMO Family Centers provides educational programs, social services, and access to health and wellness programs to Latinos and other community members to empower them to fully achieve their life potential.
- Income
- $6.2 million
- Spending
- $4.7 million
- Spent on programs
- 91%
- Reserves
- 1.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 65%
- Employees
- 83
- Volunteers
- 1,357
- Highest pay
- $139,870, executive director & ceo (thru 3/1/25)
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
Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 6% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 25% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 13% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1591% 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a 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.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited 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 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)
- $1.9 million spent. EDUCATION PROGRAMS: Early Learning Center (ELC): Provides early childhood education for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children in a bilingual environment. The program focuses on school readiness, early literacy, and social-emotional development. Mentoring Program (Out-of-School Time Program): Provides after-school academic support, including homework assistance, literacy development, math tutoring, and STEAM activities. The program also incorporates youth development activities that promote leadership and career exploration. Summer Bridge Program: A summer program that includes academic enrichment, STEAM activities, financial literacy education, nutrition education, and recreational programming designed to reduce summer learning loss. ADELANTE and Teen Club Programs: Programs for middle and high school students that provide college preparation, leadership development, and career exploration activities. Adult Literacy Program: Provides English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction and Spanish literacy classes to support adult education and language development. Digital Navigation Program: Offers bilingual digital literacy training and individualized support to help individuals access online services related to education, healthcare, and employment.
- $789,567 spent. SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAMS: Case Management Services: Case managers assist clients with family stabilization services, housing stability support, court accompaniment for family law matters, translation and interpretation services, juvenile justice navigation, and applications for public benefits. Clients may also be referred to partner organizations for immigration-related legal services. Information & Referral Services: Provides short-term assistance and referrals to community partners for housing, healthcare, legal services, and other social service needs. Senior Services: Provides case management, home visits, and resource navigation for older adults, including support accessing healthcare and community services. Bilingual and Bicultural Senior Center: Operates a community-based senior center offering social activities, health education workshops, fitness classes, and educational programming for Spanish-speaking older adults. Housing Stability Services: Provides housing assistance services including rental and utility support, housing advocacy, eviction prevention support, and financial literacy education such as budgeting and credit education.
- $1.2 million spent. HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS: Community Health Workers (CHWs): Community Health Workers provide health education, case management, and assistance navigating healthcare systems. Community Health Navigator Program (Jefferson Health Plans): Provides care coordination and resource navigation for Medicaid members with complex health needs, including referrals for medical care, behavioral health services, and social support services. Benefits Acquisition Services: Provides assistance with applications for health insurance and public health benefits such as SNAP, CHIP, and Medicaid. Health Literacy Education and Preventive Health Programs: Provides community-based health education on disease prevention, chronic disease management, and healthy lifestyle practices. The program includes community health outreach, vaccination education, coordination of vaccination clinics with healthcare providers, and preventive health screenings. Partners with healthcare providers to host mobile mammogram clinics and prostate cancer screening trucks. Promotores de Salud: Volunteer community health educators who provide outreach and connect commnity members to health services and resources. Maternal Mommy and Me Program: Provides maternal health education, prenatal and pospartum support, and health resource navigation for pregnant women & mothers with children under age two. Safe Haven Pantry & Closet: Provides emergency food assistance and distribution of hygiene products, clothing, and household items.
- $390,728 spent. STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS: Community Partnerships: ACLAMO collaborates with healthcare providers, educational institutions, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations to coordinate services and expand access to community resources. Advocacy and Community Engagement: ACLAMO participates in coalitions and community initiatives focused on housing access, healthcare access, language access, food security, and immigrant community support.
- STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS: 390728. 162000. 0.
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
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 June 2025.
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 October 1977.
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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