Mas Comunidad
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
MAS COMUNIDAD IS A COMMUNITY-BASED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH, WELLNESS, CULTURAL VITALITY, AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF RESIDENTS THROUGHOUT THE PEASCO VALLEY AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. THROUGH COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS, DIRECT SERVICES, EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY, ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, LITERACY, ARTS AND CULTURE, AND ACCESS TO HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES.
- Income
- $139,942
- Spending
- $222,059
- Reserves
- 16 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 81%
- Highest pay
- $53,012, board member
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 79 out of 100.
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 16.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 59% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 June 30, 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 (1)
- $183,304 spent. UNDERLYING INITIATIVES INCLUDE: THE SPOT FOR COMMUNITY WELLNESS PROGRAM THE SPOT FOR COMMUNITY WELLNESS IS A PROGRAM OF MAS COMUNIDAD AND SERVES AS A CENTRAL COMMUNITY RESOURCE HUB PROVIDING INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES TO RESIDENTS THROUGHOUT THE REGION. THE PROGRAM OPERATES A PUBLIC OFFICE WHERE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES CAN ACCESS ASSISTANCE, REFERRALS, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES DESIGNED TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY WELL-BEING AND ACCESS TO RESOURCES. ART FOR THE HEART PROGRAM ART FOR THE HEART IS AN "ART FOR HEALING" PROJECT OF MAS COMUNIDAD THAT PROVIDES FREE AND LOW-COST COMMUNITY ARTS PROGRAMMING DESIGNED TO SUPPORT CREATIVITY, WELLNESS, CULTURAL PRESERVATION, AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION. OPERATING FROM A 1,000+ SQUARE FOOT COMMUNITY STUDIO SPACE, THE PROGRAM HAS REMAINED CONTINUOUSLY OPEN SINCE 1996, OFFERING ACCESSIBLE ART SUPPLIES, WORKSHOPS, AND CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES TO RESIDENTS OF ALL AGES. REUSE CENTER PROGRAM MAS COMUNIDAD OPERATES A REUSE CENTER LOCATED AT THE LOCAL WASTE TRANSFER STATION TO DIVERT USABLE HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND MATERIALS FROM THE LANDFILL. THE PROGRAM COLLECTS REUSABLE ITEMS AND REDISTRIBUTES THEM FREE OF CHARGE TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGH A NO-COST THRIFT STORE MODEL. THIS INITIATIVE PROMOTES ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, REDUCES WASTE, ENCOURAGES RECYCLING AND REUSE PRACTICES, AND PROVIDES LOW-COST ACCESS TO HOUSEHOLD NECESSITIES FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS. COMMUNITY FOOD BANK PROGRAM MAS COMUNIDAD OPERATES A BI-WEEKLY FOOD BANK SERVING MORE THAN 100 FAMILIES EACH MONTH. THE FOOD BANK DISTRIBUTES GROCERIES AND ESSENTIAL FOOD ITEMS TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAM HELPS IMPROVE FOOD ACCESS FOR VULNERABLE POPULATIONS WHILE STRENGTHENING LOCAL SUPPORT NETWORKS AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCE. PEASCO THEATRE PROGRAM MAS COMUNIDAD SUPPORTS THE PEASCO THEATRE, A COMMUNITY-BASED PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM DEDICATED TO ENRICHING THE CULTURAL LIFE OF THE REGION THROUGH LIVE THEATER, ARTS EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES. THE THEATRE PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS OF ALL AGES TO PARTICIPATE IN PRODUCTIONS, WORKSHOPS, AND CREATIVE PROGRAMMING THAT FOSTER ARTISTIC EXPRESSION, CULTURAL PRESERVATION, AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION. THE PROGRAM ALSO CONTRIBUTES TO LOCAL ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL VITALITY BY HOSTING PERFORMANCES AND EVENTS ACCESSIBLE TO THE BROADER COMMUNITY.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 1982.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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