Las Hermanas Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Las Hermanas Women's Retreat began in 1982 with just 30 women and has grown into a powerful annual gathering for women in all 12-step recovery programs. What started as an AA retreat now welcomes up to 300 women at our new home, Whispering Winds.Our mission is to create a safe, inclusive space where women in recovery can come together to heal, connect, and grow. As addiction in all its forms continues to risealcohol, drugs, food, gambling, relationshipswe believe in the importance of reaching out, lifting each other up, and building a strong, supportive community. We know recovery isn't linear; it's a journey of progress, not perfection. At Las Hermanas, we walk that path together, one day at a time. Through shared experience, laughter, tears, and sisterhood, we aim to inspire lasting change that ripples outwardinto families, friendships, and the broader recovery community.We come from all walks of life, and we share one thing in common: a desire to recover and live fully.
- Income
- $63,694
- Spending
- $57,289
- Reserves
- 6.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (mental health, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 6.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (1)
- Las Hermanas' greatest accomplishment is its longevity, growth, and impact on women's recovery across nearly four decades. From its humble beginnings in 1982 with just 30 participants, the retreat has grown into a vibrant and transformative experience for up to 300 women annually, welcoming those from all 12-step recovery programs.Beyond numbers, its true achievement lies in creating a safe, supportive, and empowering space where thousands of women have found connection, healing, and hope. The retreat's evolution reflects its ability to meet the changing needs of women in recovery, foster deep bonds, and inspire ripple effects of recovery that extend far beyond the weekend itself into homes, communities, and future generations.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on December 15, 2015.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2016.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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