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La Plaza Inc

EIN 30-0029575 · Indianapolis, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

LA PLAZA STRENGTHENS CENTRAL INDIANA BY ADVOCATING AND PREPARING LATINO STUDENTS FOR EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS AND BY CONNECTING LATINO FAMILIES TO HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$2.2 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
8.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 74%
Employees
22
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$154,865, president and ceo

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

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 35% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 49% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 13 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, 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 (3)
  1. $1.1 million spent. HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAMS: LA PLAZA OFFERS HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES THAT TARGET AND MEET THE NEEDS OF THE LATINO COMMUNITY. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO WIC, IMMUNIZATION CLINICS, EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE WITH RENT/MORTGAGE AND UTILITIES, EMPLOYMENT COUNSELING, FOOD ACCESS, SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE. THESE PROGRAMS SERVED 2,032 INDIVIDUALS IN THE 2024 CALENDAR YEAR.
  2. $417,027 spent. EDUCATION PROGRAMS: LA PLAZA'S TU FUTURO PROGRAM ENCOURAGES AND SUPPORTS LATINO YOUTH TO PURSUE A POST SECONDARY EDUCATION THROUGH A SERIES OF WORKSHOPS, PRESENTATIONS, INDIVIDUAL CONSULTATIONS, COLLEGE VISITS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS. STUDENTS ARE PROVIDED WITH INFORMATION ABOUT THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS, FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS. THIS PROGRAM SERVED 275 STUDENTS IN 2024. IN ADDITION, LA PLAZA OFFERS TWO SUMMER ACADEMIC CAMPS: SUMMER DISCOVERY FOR ELEMENTARY AGE STUDENTS AND THE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE FOR LATINO YOUTH FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. BOTH PROGRAMS ARE FIVE WEEKS LONG AND INCLUDE READING, MATH, ARTS, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, LEADERSHIP AND TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT, FIELD TRIPS, COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES AND COLLEGE AND CAREER EXPLORATION. THESE PROGRAMS SERVED 104 STUDENTS IN 2024.
  3. $34,425 spent. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM: LA PLAZA'S LATINO OPPORTUNITY CENTER (LOC) IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND COACHING TO LATINO ADULTS IN CENTRAL INDIANA TO MOVE FROM UNEMPLOYMENT INTO PROMISING AND STABLE CAREERS WHILE BUILDING LONG-TERM FINANCIAL STABILITY. LOC STAFF PROVIDE PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS WITH INDIVIDUAL COACHING IN THE AREAS OF EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, FINANCIAL CAPABILITIES, AND INCOME SUPPORT. THE PROGRAM WORKS CLOSELY WITH EMPLOYERS, EDUCATIONAL AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY RESOURCES FOR PARTICIPANTS TO ACHIEVE FINANCIAL STABILITY AND MOVE INTO STABLE, MIDDLE INCOME JOBS. THE PROGRAM SERVED 109 CLIENTS IN 2024.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 April 2003.

    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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