California Lulac Foundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The purpose of the organization is to empower Latina/os in California through education, leadership development, and civic engagement, ensuring that they have the tools and resources to lead successful lives and make a positive impact in their communities
- Income
- $218,990
- Spending
- $299,387
- Spent on programs
- 85%
- Reserves
- 4.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 12
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: 65 out of 100.
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 8% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 37% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 1% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1585% 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
Fair: 62 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 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
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, 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 (4)
- $159,935 spent. The CaliforniaLULACFoundations Annual State Convention convenes members, youth, educators, and community leaders from across California for leadership training, civic engagement, and educational programming. Activities include event planning, speaker coordination, registration, and logistics that support statewide networking and recognition of member achievements.
- $69,772 spent. This program provides capacity-building and organizational support to localLULACcouncils throughout California. Efforts include leadership development, compliance and governance training, membership outreach, and coordination of community initiatives that promote civil rights, education, and economic opportunity.
- $13,878 spent. This category includes additional costs associated with community engagement, educational initiatives, and administrative support necessary to operate and sustain the Foundations statewide programs. These expenses encompass communications, materials production, technology, and other support services directly related to carrying out the organizations charitable mission
- $10,117 spent. The California LULAC Foundation Leadership Program for Youth and Young Adultsis designed to empower the next generation of leaders by providing youth and young adults with the skills, knowledge, and resources to become effective advocates and leaders in their communities. The program aims to foster leadership and civic engagement, focusing on the Latino community, while offering opportunities for academic and professional growth. This initiative provides participants with the tools to champion social justice, equality, and education, preparing them for future leadership roles.
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
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 November 6, 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 2024.
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 December 1975.
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 November 4, 2026.
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