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The Americas Association for the Care of Children

EIN 42-1742702 · Longmont, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceGood71 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO USE HOLISTIC EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENT TO REDUCE THE IMPACT OF POVERTY ON MARGINALIZED POPULATIONS.

Income
$612,709
Spending
$630,097
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
3.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 59%
Employees
12
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$70,165, executive di

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: 68 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% 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

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (5)
  1. $222,850 spent. THE CIRCLE OF FATHERS PROGRAM PROVIDES A SUPPORTIVE SPACE FOR FATHERS TO CONNECT, SHARE EXPERIENCES, AND STRENGTHEN THEIR ROLES WITHIN THEIR FAMILIES. IT BOOSTS THEIR CONFIDENCE, IMPROVES PARENTING SKILLS, AND FOSTERS DEEPER CONNECTIONS WITH CHILDREN. THE ECG FATHERHOOD PROJECT OFFERS A 12-HOUR NURTURING FATHERS TRAINING, CAREER PATHWAY GUIDANCE, AND FINANCIAL HEALTH WORKSHOPS TO ENHANCE FATHER PARTICIPATION AND STABILITY. THE THRIVE ECG NONCLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH PROJECT SUPPORTS 80 FAMILIES, OFFERING PARENTING EDUCATION, WORKFORCE SUPPORT, FINANCIAL HEALTH TRAINING, AND SOCIAL NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES TO STRENGTHEN FAMILY DYNAMICS, IMPROVE FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND CREATE A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY FOR FAMILIES.
  2. $170,460 spent. FOR WOMEN WE OFFER A SYSTEMS CHANGE PROGRAM WHICH DRIVES IMPACT BY PARTICIPANTS ENGAGING WITH STATE COMMITTEES AND SUPPORTING POLICY EFFORTS, FOCUSING ON MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES IN THE DENVER FRONT RANGE. WE PROVIDE RESOURCES AND ADVOCACY TO ENSURE THESE COMMUNITIES INFLUENCE POLICIES THAT AFFECT THEM. OUR HOME VISITING PROGRAM, GROUNDED IN PROMOTING FIRST RELATIONSHIPS PRINCIPLES, OFFERS PERSONALIZED SUPPORT TO FAMILIES ACROSS FOUR DIVERSE COMMUNITIES, WITH AT LEAST 12 VISITS PER FAMILY. HOME VISITORS ALSO LEAD PARENTING CLASSES, FINANCIAL HEALTH WORKSHOPS, AND SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAMS. OUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND NEIGHBOR (FFN) PROGRAM OFFERS CHILDCARE PROVIDERS WORKSHOPS TO IMPROVE SKILLS AND CREDENTIALS. WE ALSO HOST THE "MOTHEREAD-FATHEREAD" WORKSHOP TO FOSTER POSITIVE READING INTERACTIONS AND IMPROVE LITERACY. PRESCHOOL WORKSHOPS SUPPORT EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT, AND CULTURAL INTEGRATION. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, WE EMPOWER PARENTS TO STRENGTHEN LEADERSHIP SKILLS, CONNECT WITH OTHERS, AND DRIVE POSITIVE CHANGE IN SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES, CREATING AN ENRICHING ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN'S SUCCESS. FOR WOMEN WE OFFER A SYSTEMS CHANGE PROGRAM WHICH DRIVES IMPACT BY PARTICIPANTS ENGAGING WITH STATE COMMITTEES AND SUPPORTING POLICY EFFORTS, FOCUSING ON MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES IN THE DENVER FRONT RANGE. WE PROVIDE RESOURCES AND ADVOCACY TO ENSURE THESE COMMUNITIES INFLUENCE POLICIES THAT AFFECT THEM. OUR HOME VISITING PROGRAM, GROUNDED IN PROMOTING FIRST RELATIONSHIPS PRINCIPLES, OFFERS PERSONALIZED SUPPORT TO FAMILIES ACROSS FOUR DIVERSE COMMUNITIES, WITH AT LEAST 12 VISITS PER FAMILY. HOME VISITORS ALSO LEAD PARENTING CLASSES, FINANCIAL HEALTH WORKSHOPS, AND SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAMS. OUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND NEIGHBOR (FFN) PROGRAM OFFERS CHILDCARE PROVIDERS WORKSHOPS TO IMPROVE SKILLS AND CREDENTIALS. WE ALSO HOST THE "MOTHEREAD-FATHEREAD" WORKSHOP TO FOSTER POSITIVE READING INTERACTIONS AND IMPROVE LITERACY. PRESCHOOL WORKSHOPS SUPPORT EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT, AND CULTURAL INTEGRATION. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, WE EMPOWER PARENTS TO STRENGTHEN LEADERSHIP SKILLS, CONNECT WITH OTHERS, AND DRIVE POSITIVE CHANGE IN SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES, CREATING AN ENRICHING ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN'S SUCCESS.
  3. $157,862 spent. THE WORKFORCE PROJECT SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS TO TRANSITION INTO COLLEGE CERTIFICATE OR DEGREE PROGRAMS BY PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT. THIS INCLUDES PERSONALIZED NAVIGATION ASSISTANCE, FAFSA GUIDANCE, FINANCIAL AID SUPPORT, AND HELP WITH REGISTRATION. WE ALSO OFFER RESOURCES LIKE HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, TIME MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES, AND OTHER TOOLS TO ENSURE PARTICIPANTS SUCCEED IN THEIR ACADEMIC JOURNEY. THE PROGRAM SPECIFICALLY SUPPORTS STUDENTS IN THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF DENVER'S CAREER PATHWAY. FUNDS WERE SPENT ON TUITION, WITH ADDITIONAL ALLOCATIONS FOR HOLISTIC AND COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES SUCH AS INTERPRETATION AND HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, ENSURING PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE THE HELP THEY NEED TO STAY ON TRACK AND ACHIEVE GOALS.
  4. $35,135 spent. ECG INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS FOCUS ON IMPROVING THE WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BY PROVIDING ESSENTIAL RESOURCES AND SUPPORT. THESE INITIATIVES INCLUDE OFFERING SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS, PROVIDING MEALS AT SCHOOL, AND SUPPORT PRENATAL AND EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMMING TO FOSTER HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT. ADDITIONALLY, WE PROMOTE DENTAL AND HEALTH PREVENTIVE PRACTICES TO IMPROVE OVERALL WELL-BEING AND ENSURE LONG-TERM HEALTH OUTCOMES.
  5. ECG INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS FOCUS ON IMPROVING THE WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BY PROVIDING ESSENTIAL RESOURCES AND SUPPORT. THESE INITIATIVES INCLUDE OFFERING SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS, PROVIDING MEALS AT SCHOOL, AND SUPPORT PRENATAL AND EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMMING TO FOSTER HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT. ADDITIONALLY, WE PROMOTE DENTAL AND HEALTH PREVENTIVE PRACTICES TO IMPROVE OVERALL WELL-BEING AND ENSURE LONG-TERM HEALTH OUTCOMES.

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 2024.

    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 2008.

    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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