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Milpa

EIN 83-2137871 · Salinas, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOR THE NEXT SEVEN GENERATIONS.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$2.2 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
9.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 83%
Employees
31
Volunteers
4
Highest pay
$139,529, executive director

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

Fair: 63 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 29% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 42% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • 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

    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

    5 of 5

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

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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, 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 (3)
  1. $1.7 million spent. GENERAL PROGRAM - MILPA SERVES MORE THAN 1,800 YOUTH, YOUNG ADULTS, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES ANNUALY ACROSS PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES AND EVENTS.OUR PROGRAMMING AND EVENTS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS TO ENGAGE IN CULTURALLY EVIDENCE BASED PROGRAMS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, LEADERSHIP SKILLS, ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY, HEALTH EQUITY AND WELLNESS .
  2. $28,192 spent. RITES OF PASSAGE PROGRAMS: JOVEN NOBLE - A YOUTH RITES OF PASSAGE CURRICULUM FOCUSED ON PALABRA, PLATICA, DICHOS, AND PRACTICING BEING A HEALTHY YOUNG MAN & XINACHTLI - A RITES OF PASSAGE FOR YOUNG WOMEN ROOTED IN INDIGENCONFIDENCE, BOUNDARIES, & COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS.
  3. $24,714 spent. MILPA IN HOUSE DESIGNED PROGRAMS: TELPOCHCALLI - PASSES ON CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE, WISDOM, AND TRADITIONS AS A PRAXIS FOR BUILDIINTERGENERATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND WELL-BEING OF YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS.

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 June 2019.

    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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