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Mana De San Diego

EIN 33-0821060 · San Diego, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak41 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MANA DE SAN DIEGO TRANSFORMS COMMUNITIES BY EMPOWERING LATINAS TO ACHIEVE UPWARD MOBILITY AND A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE.

Income
$784,611
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
2.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 93%
Employees
13
Volunteers
110

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

Weak: 41 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 60% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 39% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 95% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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.

  • 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 (2)
  1. $760,475 spent. MANA DE SAN DIEGO'S STRATEGIC APPROACH FOCUSES ON BUILDING AND DELIVERING A COMPREHENSIVE SUITE OF PROGRAMS THAT EDUCATE, EMPOWER, AND UPLIFT LATINAS WHILE ADDRESSING THE MOST PRESSING NEEDS OF THE LATINA COMMUNITY. THROUGH CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE PROGRAMMING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS LATINAS ACROSS DIFFERENT STAGES OF LIFE AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT TO HELP THEM REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.THE HERMANITAS YOUTH LEADERSHIP MENTOR PROGRAM SERVES LATINA YOUTH WHO ARE AT RISK OF NOT GRADUATING FROM HIGH SCHOOL BY ENGAGING PARTICIPANTS AS EARLY AS MIDDLE SCHOOL, WHEN THERE IS CRITICAL TIME TO BUILD CONFIDENCE, IMPROVE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, AND STRENGTHEN LONG-TERM EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES. THROUGH MENTORSHIP, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, ACADEMIC SUPPORT, AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, THE PROGRAM EMPOWERS YOUTH TO ENVISION AND ACHIEVE SUCCESSFUL ACADEMIC, PERSONAL, AND PROFESSIONAL FUTURES WHILE DEVELOPING ESSENTIAL ACADEMIC, LEADERSHIP, AND JOB READINESS SKILLS.MANA DE SAN DIEGO ALSO SUPPORTS LATINAS IN THE WORKFORCE THROUGH THE LATINA SUCCESS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM AND CONFERENCE, WHICH HELPS PARTICIPANTS DEVELOP THE LEADERSHIP SKILLS, PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS, AND CONFIDENCE NEEDED TO ADVANCE PROFESSIONALLY AND BECOME LEADERS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES AND CAREERS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES WORKSHOPS, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCES DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN LEADERSHIP CAPACITY, INCREASE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AND PROMOTE ECONOMIC MOBILITY FOR LATINAS.
  2. $164,301 spent. SCHOLARSHIPSMANA DE SAN DIEGO'S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AIMS TO BREAK DOWN BARRIERS TO HIGHER EDUCATION AND SUPPORT LATINAS AT EVERY STAGE OF THEIR EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE TO LATINAS WHO LIVE IN OR HAVE PERMANENT RESIDENCE IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY AND ARE PURSUING ASSOCIATE, BACHELOR'S, MASTER'S, OR DOCTORAL DEGREES.THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO INCREASE ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND RECOGNIZING THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS, LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL, AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT OF LATINA STUDENTS. SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ARE SELECTED THROUGH A COMPETITIVE APPLICATION PROCESS BASED ON BOTH ACADEMIC AND NON-ACADEMIC CRITERIA, INCLUDING GRADE POINT AVERAGE, FINANCIAL NEED, EDUCATIONAL ASPIRATIONS, LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE, AND COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY SERVICE.BECAUSE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS ARE DEPENDENT ON FUNDING AVAILABILITY, NOT ALL APPLICANTS ARE GUARANTEED FUNDING. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, MANA DE SAN DIEGO CONTINUES ITS COMMITMENT TO EMPOWERING LATINAS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND LONG-TERM ECONOMIC MOBILITY.MANA DE SAN DIEGO'S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AIMS TO BREAK DOWN BARRIERS TO HIGHER EDUCATION AND ASSIST LATINAS AT EVERY STAGE OF THEIR EDUCATIONAL CAREER. THE MANA SCHOLARSHIPS ARE OFFERED TO ALL LATINAS WHO LIVE OR HAVE PERMANENT RESIDENCE IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY AND WILL FUND STUDENTS PURSUING AN ASSOCIATE'S, BACHELOR'S, MASTER'S, OR DOCTORAL DEGREE. SELECTION IS BASED ON ACADEMIC AND NON-ACADEMIC CRITERIA OF THE APPLICANT INCLUDING: GRADE POINT AVERAGE, FINANCIAL NEED, EDUCATIONAL ASPIRATIONS, LEADERSHIP, AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. THIS IS A COMPETITIVE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. NOT ALL APPLICANTS RECEIVE AWARDS AS THEY ARE DEPENDENT UPON FUNDING AVAILABILITY.

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 October 1998.

    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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