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Teotl Foundation Inc

EIN 82-2959056 · Mableton, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceFair62 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE FOUNDATION WORKS WITH CHILDREN FROM THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY SUPPORTING IN VARIOUS CULTURALASPECTS INCLUDING THE TEACHING OF THE TRADITIONAL MEXICAN ACTIVITY OF THE CHARRERIA

Income
$216,422
Spending
$210,398
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
-4.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 75%
Employees
0
Volunteers
8

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

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 254% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 50% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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.

  • 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, 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 (4)
  1. $84,712 spent. The year 2025 was very productive for both of our programs. As our mission states we provide younger generations the opportunity to know and practice cultural activities. Through our activities we are sure that we were able to keep 130 students from the ages 4-25 occupied in something beneficial instead of being on their phone, involved in drinking, drugs etc. We were able to accomplish this through our volunteers, parents support and the donations we received from corporations and individuals.Our programs participated in a few events within the local community Taste of Mableton Parade, Hispanic heritage festivals, school performances, back to school events and fundraisers. These events are utilized to connect local officials and leaders with our students.
  2. $75,700 spent. Ballet Folklorico Teotl had a great 2025 year full of events. We started the year with a performance at corporate events. For 5 de mayo we had an eventful weekend participating at a few events. Our next big performance was our fundraising performance in September. It was a great success We put on a 2 hour show where we had about 300 spectators. This event helps raise funds for our costumes for the following year. Followed by a very busy Hispanic Heritage month. These events are the most important as they reflect the cultural month. We had a very successful year all thanks to the donations we received.
  3. $14,419 spent. Our Mariachi program started this past year. We were lucky to purchase a few instruments for the mariachi group. We are lucky to have an amazing instructor who has had over 25 years of experience in the industry, Mr. Pepe Lopez. They group made their debut in November 2025 and we are excited to have more students.
  4. $5,407 spent. Charreria program is a Mexican equestrian program, where the girls do a routine on side saddle and the boys participate in a variety of challenges known as lucks (suertes). We had a great year. We participated in the St. Patricks Day parade in downtown Atlanta. We hosted a fall festival fundraiser to help raise funds for the costumes and other program costs. Thank you to the donations we were able to lower the cost of the girls teams costumes. The girls teams participated in their state competition. The boys team competed in the juvenile competition and one of the participants won first place in bull riding. In addition, in the summer the elementary aged team was created and began their practices. Charreria also participated in several schools where they showed off their roping skills and promoted Mexican culture during Hispanic heritage month. We were also able to bring in instructors for intensive practices to help the participates practice their skills.

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

  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 2025.

    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 2018.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: The Foundation (Houston, TX), EIN 92-0742101. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

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

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