Madre Latina Organization Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Only 9% of its spending went to programs.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
To educate and empower generations of Latinas
- Income
- $168,879
- Spending
- $203,116
- Spent on programs
- 9%
- Reserves
- 11.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
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
Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 11.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 20% of income.
Spending floor
0 of 159% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (2)
- $17,768 spent. The Young Representative of Waterbury (YROW)is dedicated to empowering Latino youth students, helping them find their voice and create positive change. Through our programs, participants not only improve their high school experience, but they also learn how to build a strong network of support, discover new opportunities, and navigate the path to college. We believe in equipping them with the tools to pursue their dreams passionately. Since 2017, our Latino-led program has been dedicated to nurturing the leaders of tomorrow. While we specifically target Latina teens in grades 8th through 12th. The program is also open to male students and students of other races. Our commitment does not end at high school graduation: we continue to provide support to our young people, ensuring they thrive in their post secondary endeavors.
- Enhance Community Health Visibility: We aim to amplify the awareness and accessibility of health and wellness resources within the community. Promote Personal Health Awareness: Through engaging sessions, we seek to elevate individual understanding and well being in matters of personal health. Empower Positive Behavior Change: By offering a diverse array of health screenings and impactful speakers, we aspire to motivate participants towards making constructive changes in their behaviors The Latino Workforce is a comprehensive initiative dedicated to fostering self-reliance and independence among Latino individuals through personalized case management and meticulous care coordination. Despite a wealth of services and educational opportunities within the city, including those tailored to college graduates and professionals, numerous Latino job seekers remain uninformed about the resources available to find employment. Equally concerning, many are unfamiliar with their employment rights and the expectations they can rightfully hold within the workforce.
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
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.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2023 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2023.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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