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Mexican Cultural Center

EIN 23-2772596 · Philadelphia, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceGood77 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE MEXICAN CULTURAL CENTER IS TO PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING AND AWARENESS OF THE CULTURAL AND ARTISTIC DIVERSITY OF MEXICO AND ITS INFLUENCE IN THE GREATER PHILADELPHIA AREA. THE MCC SUPPORTS THE CULTURAL HERITAGE OF THE MEXICAN COMMUNITY AND FOSTERS UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN OUR NATIONS BY PROMOTING CULTURAL EXPRESSIONS, ART, AND EDUCATION.

Income
$277,294
Spending
$294,249
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
9.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 85%
Employees
2
Volunteers
65
Highest pay
$20,068, director of programs

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

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 68% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports 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 (4)
  1. $220,874 spent. MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY FESTIVAL: A DAY FULL OF TRADITIONAL MEXICAN FOOD, ARTISAN CRAFTS AND VENDORS. ALSO INCLUDED ARE RENOWNED PERFORMERS FROM MEXICO AS WELL AS A CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES AREA. DURING THE EVENT THE TRADITIONAL, "GRITO DE INDEPENDENCIA" CEREMONY TAKES PLACE ON CENTER STAGE. TION.
  2. $26,088 spent. FRIENDS OF MEXICO: A LUNCHEON CREATED BY THE MEXICAN CULTURAL CENTER DURING WHICH THE ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZES THREE ORGANIZATIONS AND AN INDIVIDUAL FOR THEIR PASSIONATE INVOLVEMENT AND PROGRAMS THAT BENEFIT THE HISPANIC COMMUNITIES.
  3. $8,824 spent. DAY OF THE DEAD: HELD AT PENN MUSEUM. A FAMILY-ORIENTED EVENT WHERE CHILDREN HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE IN DIFFERENT HANDS-ON-ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS FLOWER MAKING, DRAWING STATION, MARSHMALLOW SKULL MAKING, AMONG OTHERS. THERE IS A COMMUNITY ALTAR CONTEST WHERE ALL ATTENDEES HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO VOTE, IN ADDITION TO THE HOT CHOCOLATE AND "PAN DE MUERTO".
  4. $13,506 spent. DIA DE REYES, FLAG RAISING AT CITY HALL, LOVE PARK, MEXICAN WEEK AND OPEN OFFICE EVENT.

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

  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 November 6, 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 December 2024.

    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 May 1995.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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