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Somos Unidos Foundation

EIN 84-4283142 · Albuquerque, NM

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak30 out of 100GovernanceGood75 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 SOMOS UNIDOS FOUNDATION IS A 501(C)(3) DEDICATED TO CREATING POSITIVE OUTCOMES FOR NEW MEXICANS THROUGH ART, SPORT, COMMUNITY, AND UNITY. OUR HIGH PERFORMANCE AND ACADEMY PROGRAMS EPITOMIZE OUR DEVOTION TO THE FUTURE A COST-FREE PROGRAM THAT GIVES OUR STATE'S BRIGHTEST SOCCER PROSPECTS ACCESS TO PROFESSIONAL TRAINING ATMOSPHERE AND COACHING, REGARDLESS OF THEIR SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS.

Income
$451,036
Spending
$397,629
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
-0.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 64%
Employees
3
Volunteers
5

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: 30 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 119% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 38% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% 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: 75 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

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 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. $210,460 spent. FULLY FUNDED ACADEMY TEAM & HIGH PERFORMANCE PROGRAM: THE SOMOS UNIDOS FOUNDATION RAISES FUNDS TO FULLY SCHOLARSHIP THE ACADEMY, WHICH IS A BOY'S U-19 TEAM THAT COMPETES IN THE USL ACADEMY LEAGUE. THE ACADEMY TRAINS 5X PER WEEK AND COMPETES AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL YEAR-ROUND. THE FOUNDATION FUNDS THE PROGRAM IN ORDER TO PROVIDE MORE ACCESS TO POSITIVE OUTCOMES FOR PLAYERS NAMELY, COLLEGIATE OFFERS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO PLAY PROFESSIONALLY. THE HIGH PERFORMANCE PROGRAM IS A LIGHTER-TOUCH PROGRAM WITH TRAINING 1-3 TIMES PER MONTH AND IS AVAILABLE TO TALENTED YOUNG BOYS AND GIRLS WHO ARE STILL PLAYING FULL TIME ON THEIR HIGH SCHOOL OR CLUB TEAMS.
  2. $29,129 spent. UNITED IN HEALTH PROGRAM: THE UNITED IN HEALTH PROGRAM PROVIDES ACCESS TO HEALTHBASED TOOLS AND RESOURCES FOR NEW MEXICANS. VACCINATION CLINICS, BLOOD DRIVES, FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS, HEALTH FAIRS, AND MUCH MORE ACROSS THE STATE IN EFFORT TO MAKE NEW MEXICO A HEALTHIER PLACE TO BE A KID.
  3. $72,690 spent. COMMUNITY SOCCER CLINICS: THE SOMOS UNIDOS FOUNDATION RUNS 8-10 FREE COMMUNITY SOCCER CLINICS PER YEAR, WHICH AIMS TO BRING SOCCER AND NEW MEXICO UNITED PLAYERS & COACHES INTO THE COMMUNITY ACROSS THE STATE, WHILE PROVIDING ATTENDEES AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN SOCCER DRILLS, SPEND TIME BEING PHYSICALLY ACTIVE AND RECEIVE NEW MEXICO UNITED GIVEAWAYS, INCLUDING T-SHIRTS, STICKERS AND/OR SOCCER BALLS OF THEIR VERY OWN. THE FOUNDATION SELECTS COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND SITES THAT SPECIFICALLY SERVE MARGINALIZED YOUTH AND COMMUNITIES WHO MAY NOT NORMALLY HAVE ACCESS TO PAID SOCCER CLINICS, CAMPS OR CLUB SOCCER.
  4. $4,500 spent. DIVERSITY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM: A PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR WOMEN AND PEOPLE-OF-COLOR WHO ARE INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN SPORTS TO LEARN ABOUT THE OPERATIONS OF NEW MEXICO UNITED. THE PROGRAM HAS TWO TRACKS: FRONT OFFICE AND COACHING. FRONT OFFICE FELLOWS EXPERIENCE HAND-ON, CLASSROOM AND GAME-DAY ONSITE CURRICULUM THROUGHOUT DIFFERENT DEPARTMENTS OF THE BUSINESS, INCLUDING MERCHANDISE, COMMUNICATIONS, CREATIVE, TICKETING AND CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS. COACHING FELLOWS SHADOW THE NEW MEXICO UNITED TECHNICAL TEAM DURING FIRST TEAM TRAINING, REVIEW FILM AND STRATEGY SESSIONS, AND RECEIVE GUIDANCE OVER CURRENT REAL-LIFE COACHING CHALLENGES WITH THEIR EXISTING (OFTEN YOUTH) TEAMS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2020.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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