Mano a Mano Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
We are a public charity organization offering support and education for Latino families. We give conferences about different education topics, how to be a better parent and helping children be successful in school and life in general. We offer programs for the community educating families on discipline, self-esteem, responsibility, the risks of the Internet, violence and bullying, substance abuse and family communication. Mano a Mano Foundation has given annual educational conferences about prevention of substance abuse for over 27 years. We also work with the police, state universities and schools to provide the necessary tools so parents can start the war against drugs at home. We train police officers, teachers, volunteers and governmental employees about the key elements to understand and work with Latino families. Currently collaboration with San DA's office in services for victims of domestic abuse and in the fight against Fentanyl.
- Income
- $175,240
- Spending
- $105,172
- Reserves
- 49.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 100%
- Highest pay
- $30,000, program director
Source: Form 990EZ 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. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 49.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 40% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 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 (1)
- Our culturally sensitive 8-subject workshops program for Latino Families occur throughout San Diego county 150 days out of the 180 school days in California. Location of workshops are public locations where parents and their families have access and are familiar with their surroundings i.e. Schools, places of worship, public centers, etc. For the year we have served over 3,400 families or an estimated 12,000 people (parents and their children). MAMF public charity organization offering support and education for Latino families is covering the following 8-subject areas of concern in 8-workshop programs for the population we serve are: 1)The Power of Education, 2) Positive Discipline: Limits, 3) Family Illness: Healthy and Toxic Families, 4) The Truth About Drugs: Marihuana/Vaping/and all Others, 5)Education is Prevention: Domestic Violence/Bullying, 6) Mental Health: Emotional Intelligence, Suicide Prevention, Depresion, 7) Internet Dangers: Sex Trafficking,Grooming, Applications, 8) Fentanyl Crisis. Our workshops include testimonies from prior drug users, prior gang members, Latino success stories as well as introduction to local authorities and agencies available to help when needed such as local Sheriffs, San Diego Police, DEA education volunteers, School Principals, and community agencies in the areas of health, immigration law, Law enforcement and crime prevention. We are also very involved with San Diego's DAs office in the prevention and support of victims of domestic abuse.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
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 2025.
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 April 2003.
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.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Ab Foundation (Washington, DC), EIN 27-5278038. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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