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Adults and Youth United Development Association Inc

EIN 74-2696297 · San Elizario, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak35 out of 100GovernanceGood71 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

AYUDA IS A BILINGUAL, GRASSROOTS NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADVOCATING FOR QUALITY HEALTH CARE, BETTER HOUSING, IMPROVED ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION STANDARDS, QUALITY EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND RESIDENTS IN EL PASO COUNTY'S LOWER VALLEY REGION, CALLED COLONIAS, DEFINED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENTAL AS "RURALUNINCORPORATED SUBDIVISIONS, LOCATED WITHIN 150 MILES OF THE U.S.-MEXICO BORDER AND CHARACTERIZED BY SUBSTANDARD HOUSING, INADEQUATE PLUMBING AND SEWAGE SYSTEMS, LACK OF ACCESS TO SAFE AND SANITARY WATER AND DISPROPORTIONATELY HIGH RATES OF POVERTY AND UMEMPLOYMENT. AYUDA WORKS TO ELIMINATE OBSTACLES THAT PREVENT ACCESS TO QUALITY WATER AND ADEQUATE HOUSING IN COLONIAS. ADDITIONALLY, AYUDA ADVOCATES FOR QUALITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS. AYUDA'S TARGET AREA INCLUDES COLONIAS THAT SURROUND THE RURAL TOWN OF SAN ELIZARIO, LOCATED EAST OF THE EL PASO CITY LIMITS.

Income
$3.8 million
Spending
$3.6 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
-1.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 86%
Employees
25
Highest pay
$80,000, executive director

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

Weak: 35 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 52% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% 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

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

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

  • 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. $685,755 spent. THE NEW MEXICO PROGRAM AIMS TO SUPPORT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN NEW MEXICO SPECIFICALLY FOR COVID19- RELATED EFFORTS. ITS PURPOSE INCLUDES FUNDING FOR OUTREACH, EDUCATION, TESTING EVENTS RELATED TO COVID19 IMMUNIZATIONS, HARD REDUCTION INITIATIVES, AND PUBLIC HEALTH PURPOSES. THE ASSISTANCE MAY ENCOMPASS VARIOUS ACTIVITIES SUCH AS ORGANIZING IMMUNIZATION DRIVES, CONDUCTING EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGNS, FACILITATING TESTING EVENTS, AND SUPPORTING RESPONSES AIMED AT REDUCING HARM ASSOCIATED WITH THE PANDEMIC.
  2. $1.1 million spent. THE HOME PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY THE U.S DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD). ITS PURPOSE IS TO EXPAND THE SUPPLY OF DECENT, SAFE, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING. THE PROGRAM AIMS TO STRENGTHEN PUBLIC-PRIVATE HOUSING PARTNERSHIPS AMONG VARIOUS ENTITIES SUCH AS LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES, NON-PROFITS, AND FOR PROFITS. HOME FOCUSES ON ENHANCING THE AVAILABILITY OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND FOSTERING COLLABORATIONS BETWEEN DIFFERENT STAKEHOLDERS TO ACHIEVE THIS GOAL.
  3. $139,962 spent. THE HOMEOWNER ASSISTANCE FUND (HAF) WAS ESTABLISHED AS PART OF THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT OF 2021 IN RESPONSE TO THE FINANCIAL HARDSHIPS CAUSED BY THE COVID19. ITS PRIMARY AIM IS TO PROVIDE AID AND SUPPORT TO ELIGIBLE HOMEOWNERS FACING FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES DUE TO THE PANDEMIC'S IMPACT. THE FUND IS DESIGNED TO PREVENT MORTGAGE DELINQUENCIES, DEFAULTS, FORECLOSURES, AND TO MITIGATE THE RISK OF DISPLACEMENT FOR HOMEOWNERS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AFTER JANUARY 21, 2020. HAF PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO HOMEOWNERS TO HELP THEM AVOID LOSING THEIR HOMES DUE TO FINANCIAL STRAIN CAUSED BY THE PANDEMIC.
  4. $1.3 million spent. OTHER PROGRAMS

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 November 6, 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 July 1997.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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