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La Oportunidad

EIN 36-3537919 · Minneapolis, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

A MISSION OF "CHAMPIONING THE DEVELOPMENT OF LATINO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO CREATE A STRONG, PEACEFUL COMMUNITY," THROUGH ITS HOLISTIC, CULTURALLY RELEVANT PROGRAMMING BY PROVIDING BILINGUAL/BICULTURAL HUMAN SERVICES.

Income
$463,805
Spending
$316,046
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
15.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 68%
Employees
3
Volunteers
33
Highest pay
$106,443, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 32% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 50% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 97 out of 100.

  • 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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, 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. $142,846 spent. LATINO YOUTH PROGRAM AND YOUNG PROFESSIONAL CAREER PATH PROGRAM: PROVIDES WEEKLY AFTER-SCHOOL GROUPS AND A SUMMER PROGRAM FOR LATINO YOUTH 12-18. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES CULTURAL EDUCATION/ACTIVITIES, LEADERSHIP, FINANCIAL LITERACY AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT THAT HELP YOUTH DEVELOP POSITIVE ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIORS IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, SELF, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY. THE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR FIRST AND SECOND GENERATION IMMIGRANTS WHO ARE HIGH SCHOOL OR ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE STUDENTS TO HAVE THE NECESSARY PROFESSIONALS TOOLS TO SUCCEED.
  2. $39,793 spent. PADRES (PARENTS): PROVIDES YEAR-ROUND GROUPS TO EMPOWER LATINO PARENTS WITH THE EDUCATION AND TOOLS TO SUPPORT THEIR CHILDREN'S EDUCATION AND RAISE HEALTHY, WELL-ADJUSTED CHILDREN.
  3. $76,555 spent. LATINOS ENDING ABUSE PROGRAM (LEAP): PROVIDES YEAR-ROUND GROUPS TO LATINO MEN AND WOMEN TO GIVE THEM THE TOOLS, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT NECESSARY TO HELP ELIMINATE VIOLENT BEHAVIORS IN THEIR RELATIONSHIPS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES. VOLUNTEER/INTERN PROGRAM: RECRUITS INDIVIDUALS FROM THE COMMUNITY TO SERVE IN A VARITY OF CAPACITIES AT THE ORGANIZATION. OFFERING A WIDE RANGE OF SKILLS AND TALENTS, VOLUNTEERS AND INTERNS ARE AN INVALUABLE RESOURCE IN HELPING THE ORGANIZATION ACHIEVE ITS GOALS AND CARRY OUT ITS MISSION. OTHER PROGRAMS AND COLLABORATION PROGRAMS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 November 6, 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 May 1988.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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