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El Sol Neighborhood Educational Center

EIN 33-0552297 · Sn Bernrdno, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO EMPOWER OUR COMMUNITIES AND GIVE THE ABILITY TO LEAD HEALTHY LIVES & ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE; SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING; OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATION; AND THE LEADERSHIP SKILLS TO ELIMINATE DISPARITIES. OUR GOALS IS THAT COMMUNITY MEMBERS WILL REACH PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT TO MOVE TOWARDS SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR COMMUNITY'S WELL BEING.

Income
$15.8 million
Spending
$9.3 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
20.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 44%
Employees
178
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$160,263, executive director

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

Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 20.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 27% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 41% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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 (1)
  1. $6.8 million spent. EL SOL NEIGHBORHOOD EDUCATIONAL CENTER (EL SOL NEC) HAS CONTINUOUSLY REACHED OUT TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN RIVERSIDE, SAN BERNARDINO, AND LOS ANGELES COUNTY THROUGH ITS VARIOUS PROGRAMS. ALL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OFFERED THROUGH EL SOL NEC ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST. MORE THAN 180,000 COMMUNITY MEMBERS WERE SERVED DURING 2024 THROUGHOUT THESE COUNTIES FOR VARIOUS SERVICES, INCLUDING OUTREACH, EDUCATION, HOME VISITATION, AND CASE MANAGEMENT. APPROXIMATELY 1,000 COMMUNITY LEADERS RECEIVED TRAINING IN 2024 NATIONWIDE. EL SOL NEC HAS SERVED VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES IN THE INLAND EMPIRE, CALIFORNIA, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON MONOLINGUAL SPANISH SPEAKERS, IMMIGRANTS, AND RESIDENTS WITH LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY. THROUGH THE YEARS, EL SOL HAS ENGAGED AND DEPLOYED HIGHLY TRAINED LAY WORKERS AS COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS (CHWS) AND PROMOTORES DE SALUD.

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 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 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 November 1994.

    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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