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Mohawk Valley Latino Association

EIN 56-2419456 · Utica, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE STANDARD OF LIVING FOR ALL RESIDENTS OF THE MOHAWK VALLEY THROUGH VARIOUS SERVICES THAT WILL EDUCATE AND EMPOWER THEM AND TO ACHIEVE AWARENESS AMONG THE DIFFERENT CULTURES OF THE MOHAWK VALLEY. THE ORGANIZATION STRIVES TO SHAPE THE MINDS OF OUR YOUTH AND DEMONSTRATE THE GREAT LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEIR SUCCESS.

Income
$100,503
Spending
$99,733
Reserves
3.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Highest pay
$23,076, executive director

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 65% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 (1)
  1. $33,473 spent. THE ORGANIZATION DEVELOPED COLLABORATIONS WITH THE ENGLISH AND AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP CENTER, ENERGY CREDIT UNION AND VITA TAX PREPARATIONS AND INTERPRETATION ASSISTANCE. THE ORGANIZATION WAS THE FIRST TO OFFER FREE INTERPRETATION, TRANSLATION, AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH CDBG FUNDS. IN ADDITION, IT COLLABORATED WITH THE LOCAL NEWSPAPER TO PUBLISH MORE CONTENT ABOUT AND INCLUDING THE LATINO COMMUNITY AND COMMUNITY EVENTS. THESE INITIATIVES ARE ENHANCING THE CULTURAL FOOTPRINT OF THE LATINO POPULATION IN THE COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO PROVIDE CULTURAL EVENTS SUCH AS HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH, THE LATINO FESTIVAL, GALA AND CHRISTMAS PARTY. IT ALSO HELD CULTURAL DANCES AND MADE PRESENTATIONS AT VARIOUS EVENTS, PROVIDING ACCESS TO LOW-INCOME YOUTH FOR THESE.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 May 2006.

    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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