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Garces Family Foundation

EIN 45-3555133 · Philadelphia, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Garces Foundation is a community-based, non-profit organization committed to providing Philadelphias immigrant population the healthcare, education, and support to empower them to fulfill their potential as citizens and enjoy the highest possible quality of life.

Income
$444,097
Spending
$480,145
Spent on programs
66%
Reserves
2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
3
Volunteers
71
Highest pay
$108,673, 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

Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    66% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    0 of 5

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

  • 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 (2)
  1. $261,571 spent. IDIOMA (Ingles para el Desarrollo, Inclusion, Oportunidades, Mejora y Avance / English for Development, Inclusion, Opportunities, Improvement, and Advancement) offers 10-week English language courses to adult immigrants living in Philadelphia. With flexible formats, online and in-person, IDIOMA ensures that learners can remain engaged even when family or work responsibilities shift unexpectedly. Courses are led by experienced, compassionate instructors dedicated to creating inclusive, welcoming classrooms for new Philadelphians. Each student receives access to EnGen, a workforce-aligned, adaptive English language learning platform that supports skill-building for employment and career advancement. For students who successfully complete at least one full quarter of English instruction, meeting all attendance and participaton benchmarks, IDIOMA also offers 1:1 GED tutoring in Spanish. This individualized program is designed for learners who wish to pursue their high school equivalency in their native language and is led by bilingual tutors who provide culturally and linguistically responsive support. In 2024, IDIOMA served 667 students across all four quarters. With the support of 47 volunteer teachers and tutors, we delivered 56 courses in English and Digital Literacy, totaling 1,967 instructional hours.
  2. $56,870 spent. COMMUNITY HEALTH DAYS: Quarterly Community Health Days in Philadelphias Old City provided critical medical care to 131 uninsured patients in 2024, delivering an estimated $80,000 worth of essential diagnostic and preventive services. This program exemplifies our commitment to improving healthcare access for the immigrant population, addressing a vital need in our community. Expanding our healthcare initiatives, the Sonrisa Dental Program provided $113,641 worth of dental care to 857 patients through our weekly clinic. This program significantly improves the oral health and overall well-being of our comunity members who might otherwise lack access to dental services.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 2012.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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