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La Puerta Abierta Inc

EIN 52-2455227 · Philadelphia, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

LPA WORKS TO ELIMINATE BARRIERS TO MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT IN THE IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY FOR THOSE WHO FACE LANGUAGE, LEGAL, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL CHALLENGES, WHILE ADVOCATING FOR SHIFTS IN LARGER PROVIDER SYSTEMS TO BECOME MORE RESPONSIVE TO THE NEEDS OF THE IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY.

Income
$497,590
Spending
$457,871
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
12.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 62%
Employees
9
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$79,000, executive di

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 23 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: 92 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $111,139 spent. YOUTH COUNSELING AND PEER MENTORING PROGRAM,COMPAS DE VIAJE: LA PUERTA ABIERTA PARTNERS WITH NEWCOMER AND IMMIGRANT YOUTH THROUGH THERAPEUTIC GROUPS, FAMILY AND INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, ART THERAPY, AND PEER MENTORING. THESE SERVICES HELP YOUTH NAVIGATE THE CHALLENGES OF ADJUSTING TO A NEW COMMUNITY WHILE STRENGTHENING CONNECTIONS WITH PEERS, FAMILY, AND SCHOOL. THE PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES A SUMMER COMPONENT, PROVIDING CONTINUITY OF CARE AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT DURING THE SCHOOL BREAK. IN COLLABORATION WITH SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS, COMPAS DE VIAJE CREATES SPACES WHERE YOUNG PEOPLE BUILD RESILIENCE, BELONGING, AND PATHWAYS TOWARD WELLBEING.
  2. $59,866 spent. PARTNERSHIP THROUGH JUSTICE AT WORK (FORMERLY FRIENDS OF FARMWORKERS): THROUGH THIS PARTNERSHIP, LA PUERTA ABIERTA WORKS ALONGSIDE JUSTICE AT WORK TO ADDRESS THE CLINICAL AND CASE MANAGEMENT NEEDS OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED LABOR TRAFFICKING OR WORKPLACE SEXUAL VIOLENCE. SERVICES INCLUDE COUNSELING, ADVOCACY, AND SYSTEM NAVIGATION, ALL ROOTED IN TRAUMA-INFORMED AND CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE PRACTICES. THIS COLLABORATION ENSURES THAT SURVIVORS ARE SUPPORTED NOT ONLY LEGALLY, BUT ALSO EMOTIONALLY AND RELATIONALLY, AS THEY REBUILD THEIR LIVES.
  3. $74,290 spent. PRO BONO INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY COUNSELING SUPPORT AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: LA PUERTA ABIERTA OFFERS PRO BONO INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY COUNSELING AS PART OF ITS COMMITMENT TO INCREASING ACCESS TO CARE FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO MIGHT OTHERWISE FACE BARRIERS. THESE SERVICES ALSO PROVIDE STRUCTURED SERVICE-LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTERNS AND VOLUNTEERS, STRENGTHENING THE PIPELINE OF FUTURE BILINGUAL AND BICULTURAL CLINICIANS. AT THE SAME TIME, LPA INVESTS IN ITS WORKFORCE THROUGH ONGOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING, ENSURING THAT COUNSELORS, SOCIAL WORKERS, AND OTHER CLINICIANS ARE SUPPORTED IN DELIVERING HIGH-QUALITY, CULTURALLY GROUNDED CARE.
  4. $107,104 spent. ALL OTHER 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since October 2005.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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