El Centro Amistad
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
CREATE OPPORTUNITIES AND PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE HEALTH EQUITY EDUCATION AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE LATINO COMMUNITY IN BOULDER COUNTY IN COLORADO.
- Income
- $1.1 million
- Spending
- $923,205
- Spent on programs
- 56%
- Reserves
- 2.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 58%
- Employees
- 10
- Volunteers
- 57
- Highest pay
- $88,000, executive dir.
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: 68 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 6% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1557% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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
Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 6% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 6 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
0 of 5Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
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 (5)
- $378,272 spent. Salud y Sabiduria: The Salud y Sabidura program has provided older Latino adults in Boulder County with essential opportunities to enhance their physical, emotional, and social wellbeing in a culturally affirming environment. Over the past year, the program served more than 85 elders through weekly gatherings that included health education, gentle physical activity, peer support, and culturally rooted celebrations. Participants engaged in workshops on chronic disease prevention, nutrition, mental health, and access to local resourcesall delivered in Spanish and tailored to their lived experiences. The program also fostered intergenerational connections by involving youth and families in selected activities. Many elders reported feeling more active, connected, and valued in their community. By honoring the wisdom and dignity of Latino elders, Salud y Sabidura is advancing equity, preventing isolation, and nurturing holistic wellness across generations. Escuela de Madres y Padres: The Escuela de Madres y Padres has empowered over 120 Latino caregivers this year with knowledge, skills, and confidence to support their childrens development and wellbeing. Through a series of interactive, culturally responsive workshops, parents explored topics such as positive discipline, academic engagement, emotional regulation, and effective communication. Led by bilingual facilitators, the program created a welcoming environment where parents could share experiences, ask questions, and build community. Many participants expressed increased confidence in advocating for their children in school settings and a deeper understanding of how to foster strong, supportive family relationships. By centering Latino cultural values and addressing systemic barriers, the Escuela de Madres y Padres is not only strengthening families but also advancing educational equity and intergenerational resilience across the community. Circulo de Bienestar Emocional: The Crculo de Bienestar Emocional has provided consistent, culturally affirming emotional support to Latino individuals and families seeking a safe space to share, heal, and grow. Throughout the year, the program offered weekly group sessions facilitated by bilingual mental health professionals and trained community leaders, focusing on topics such as stress, anxiety, grief, and self-care. With over 100 participants engaged, many of whom have limited access to traditional mental health services, the crculo has become a trusted space for reflection, mutual support, and community-building. Participants have reported increased emotional awareness, reduced isolation, and strengthened coping skills. By integrating cultural practices, collective dialogue, and holistic wellness strategies, the Crculo de Bienestar Emocionalcontinues to promote mental health equity and empower participants to care for themselves and their communities.
- $66,124 spent. Circulo de Bienestar Emocional Comunitario: The Crculo de Bienestar Emocional Comunitario has provided a vital healing space for Latino immigrants in Boulder County to address emotional wellbeing through culturally rooted, trauma-informed support. Over the past year, the program has engaged more than 150 participantsmany of whom face systemic barriers to mental health carethrough facilitated peer support groups, mindfulness practices, and expressive activities such as storytelling, art, and movement. Grounded in cultural values of confianza and comunidad, the crculos foster a sense of belonging, emotional safety, and resilience. Participants report feeling less isolated, more emotionally balanced, and better equipped to manage stress, grief, and intergenerational trauma. By centering lived experiences and cultural strengths, this program continues to fill a critical gap in equitable, accessible mental health support for the Latino community.
- $36,552 spent. Promotoras de Salud: The Promotoras de Salud program remains a cornerstone of AMISTADs community health equity efforts, having reached over 300 Latino individuals and families in the past year with culturally responsive health education, outreach, and navigation support. Our trained promotorastrusted community membersprovided one-on-one guidance, group workshops, and home visits that addressed critical health issues, including chronic disease prevention, mental health, nutrition, and access to care. In collaboration with local clinics and public health partners, the promotoras connected high-need, uninsured, and underserved residentsparticularly in the City of Boulderto essential resources and services. This grassroots model not only increases health literacy and service utilization but also fosters trust, dignity, and empowerment within the community. Through their work, promotoras are advancing health equity and improving quality of life for Latino families across Boulder County.
- $32,602 spent. Raices Vivas: Over the past year, the Races Vivas program has made significant strides in supporting Latino youth and families in Boulder through a culturally grounded, prevention-based approach. We provided bilingual education, mentorship, and wellness services that promoted emotional well-being, healthy lifestyles, and community connection. Our programming reached over 200 youth and families in the last five months alone, including those from City of Boulder neighborhoods, offering substance use prevention, life skills development, and natural alternatives to high-risk behaviors. Activities such as healing circles, cultural storytelling, and outdoor experiences helped participants build resilience, deepen cultural pride, and strengthen intergenerational ties. Through partnerships with local schools and community organizations, Races Vivas continues to empower families by honoring their roots while cultivating future well-being.
- $8,146 spent. Compaeras Program: The Compaeras program continues to be a powerful platform for leadership development, mentorship, and emotional support for Latina women and youth in Boulder County. Over the past year, the program engaged more than 300 participants through culturally rooted workshops, support circles, and the annual Compaeras and Cumbre Juvenilsummits. These spaces foster personal growth, confidence, and a strong sense of identity by addressing topics such as mental health, gender equity, academic success, and community leadership. Participants were paired with mentors who provided guidance, encouragement, and tools to navigate lifes challenges while embracing their cultural strengths. The program also offered intergenerational opportunities for learning and connection, helping build a resilient, empowered network of Latinas committed to justice, healing, and community transformation.
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? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
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 June 2003.
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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