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Latino Leadership Council

EIN 27-0970476 · Auburn, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To advance the wellness and leadership capacity of Latino populations.

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
6.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 87%
Employees
29
Volunteers
21
Highest pay
$76,167, executive dir.

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: 83 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 43% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    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

    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 (3)
  1. $1.6 million spent. Promotores and Youth Promotores The LLC works with the community, partners and service providers to help remove or lessen obstacles Latinos face in accessing services and supports. Promotores are trained para professional community members who work with families as cultural brokers, assisting them in navigating systems and accessing resources.Through support groups such as Rincn de las Comadres and Superacin Personal, and Parenting groups such as Parent Project, we help adults navigate through the challenges of raising children, support women in acknowledging and addressing personal challenges and help families to improve their family and community relationships.Our youth promotores have focused expertise on engaging and supporting Latinx youth throughvarious challenges, and work with them to develop critical leadership skills. Our Entre Amigosprogram is a safe space for youth to share experiences and have fun while supporting each other and learning how to achieve their goals.
  2. First 5 Placer Healthy children begin with healthy pregnancies. Our prenatal program helps connect women to prenatal care early to ensure that they remain healthy throughout their pregnancies, deliver healthy babies and provide a supportive environment for their children to thrive. We facilitate Mami Y Yo groups with mothers and children to teach age-appropriate behaviors and healthy habits, such as dental care. These groups not only support the healthy development of children but also connect mothers with each other for social supports.
  3. Through grants from Sutter and Kaiser, the LLC helps Latino adults access health, dental, vision, nutrition and mental health supports and services. Promotores perform home visits; make referrals to health providers; coordinate community-based health screenings; organize wellness classes and programs; and advocate for Latino families who need additional or more advanced medical services. More importantly, promotores help families find a medical home so that they experience improved health and decreased emergency medical treatment resulting from delayed access.

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 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 October 13, 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 June 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 March 2010.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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