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Inquilinos Boricuas En Accion Inc

EIN 23-7090081 · Boston, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

INQUILINOS BORICUAS EN ACCION (IBA) EMPOWERS AND ENGAGES INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILY TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES THROUGH HIGH-QUALITY AFFORDABLE HOUSING, EDUCATION, AND ARTS PROGRAMS.

Income
$33.3 million
Spending
$26.3 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
16.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 64%
Employees
54
Volunteers
19
Highest pay
$385,998, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 41% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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 December 31, 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 (8)
  1. $18.0 million spent. IBA IS A NON-PROFIT OWNER AND DEVELOPER OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING. THE MAIN GOAL IS TO PROVIDE AN AFFORDABLE, SAFE AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF LIFE FOR LOW AND MODERATE-INCOME FAMILIES AND ELDERS. IBA ALSO SUPPORT FAMILIES THAT ARE AT RISK OF LOSING THEIR HOMESBY HELPING THEM RETAIN THEIR HOUSING THROUGH DIFFERENT SERVICES THAT INCLUDE: COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT AND ADVOCACY.
  2. $1.9 million spent. EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAM - OUR APPROACH GOES WELL BEYOND TESTING SCORES, IT FOCUSES ON SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, SUCH AS INCLUSION, ADAPTABILITY, CREATIVITY, CRITICAL THINKING AND INDEPENDENCE. OUR DEDICATED TEACHERS AND STAFF NURTURE EACH CHILD'S CREATIVITY AND INDIVIDUALITY, RECOGNIZING THESE SKILLS TO BE JUST AS IMPORTANT AS THE ACADEMIC SKILLS THEY NEED TO SUCCEED. ALL OF OUR STUDENTS GRADUATE PREPARED FOR KINDERGARTEN - THEY LEAVE US READY TO READ, WITH STRENGTHENED BILINGUAL SKILLS, AND WITH THE KNOWLEDGE THAT WILL SERVE THEM TO BECOME VALUED MEMBERS OF THEIR SOCIETY. OUR PROGRAM FOCUSES ON 5 CORE VALUES TO EDUCATE YOUR CHILD FOR FUTURE SUCCESS;SOCIO-EMOTIONAL SKILLS, LITERACY SKILLS, LEARNING SKILLS, COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT, AND FINE AND GROSS MOTOR DEVELOPMENT.
  3. $1.4 million spent. REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT - NON-PROFIT OWNER AND DEVELOPER OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING. THE MAIN GOAL IS TO PROVIDE AN AFFORDABLE, SAFE AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF LIFE FOR LOW AND MODERATE-INCOME FAMILIES AND ELDERS. IBA OWNS A RENTAL HOUSING PORFOLIO OF 667 AFFORDABLE UNITS.
  4. $587,157 spent. ARTS - THE LARGEST LATINO ARTS CENTER IN NEW ENGLAND, IBA PRESENTS CONCERTS, FESTIVALS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER HIGH QUALITY PROGRAMMING THAT IS AFFORDABLE ACCESSIBLE, AND INNOVATIVE.
  5. $978,031 spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOSTERS SOCIO-EMOTIONAL, INTELLECTUAL AND ARTISTIC GROWTH IN YOUNG PEOPLE BETWEEN 14 AND 19 YEARS OLD, WHILE HELPING THEM DEVELOP 21ST CENTURY SKILLS TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN LIFE.
  6. $785,079 spent. RESIDENT SERVICES PROGRAM WORKS TO EMPOWER RESIDENTS OF THE VILLA VICTORIA AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMUNITY WITH A PARTICULAR FOCUS ON THE COMMUNITY'S SENIORS, WE PROMOTE LIVING AN A MORE ACTIVE AND FULFILLING LIFE. USING A CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE APPROACH, OUR CARING AND BILINGUAL TEAM HELPS RESIDENTS:MEET BASIC NEEDS THROUGH ADVOCACY, CASE MANAGEMENT AND REFERRALS. KEEP ACTIVE AND CONNECTED TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL, AND CULTURAL PROGRAMMING. BOOST HEALTH AND WELLNESS THROUGH FITNESS/EXERCISE CLASSES, WORKSHOPS AND HEALTH SCREENINGS.
  7. $452,844 spent. FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM SUPPORTS ITS COMMUNITY IN ACHIEVING FINANCIAL STABILITY BY PROVIDING ACCESSIBLE, BILINGUAL FINANCIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMMING AND PERSONALIZED FINANCIAL COACHING. THE FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM OFFERS BOTH ONE-ON-ONE FINANCIAL COACHING AND GROUP FINANCIAL EDUCATION CLASSES THAT COVER TOPICS SUCH AS BUDGETING, MANAGING LOANS, BUILDING CREDIT, OPENING A BANK ACCOUNT, SAVINGS AND ELIMINATING DEBT.
  8. REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 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 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 June 2019.

    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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