La Vida Felicidad Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
LIFE QUALITY OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, ADULTS, AND SENIORS, THROUGH ADVOCACY AND INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES IN COLLABORATION WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS.
- Income
- $8.6 million
- Spending
- $7.9 million
- Spent on programs
- 88%
- Reserves
- 3.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 96%
- Employees
- 126
- Volunteers
- 10
- Highest pay
- $138,257, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 81 out of 100.
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.1 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 28% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 20% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1588% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 257 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 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 (3)
- $3.9 million spent. ADULT SERVICES: ADULT SERVICES INCLUDE: COMMUNITY INTEGRATION PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN GROUP SETTINGS (VALENCIA COUNTY), AND WITH INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES (VALENCIA COUNTY, SOCORRO COUNTY), RESIDENTIAL OR HOME BASED PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (VALENCIA COUNTY, BERNALILLO COUNTY, CIBOLA COUNTY, SOCORRO COUNTY, SAN JUAN COUNTY, MCKINLEY COUNTY); DD RESPITE SERVICES FOR FAMILIES CARING FOR AN ADULT OR CHILD WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (VALENCIA COUNTY, BERNALILLO COUNTY, SOCORRO COUNTY, HOMECARE AND PERSONAL CARE (VALENCIA COUNTY, SOCORRO COUNTY, BERNALILLO COUNTY); AND PRIVATE PAY PERSONAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES FOR ALL ADULTS (VALENCIA COUNTY, BERNALILLO COUNTY, SOCORRO COUNTY).SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH OUR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WAIVER PROGRAM ARE FUNDED BY MEDICAID, HOMECARE AND PERSONAL CARE SERVICES ARE FUNDED THROUGH THE AGING AND LONG-TERM SERVICES DEPARTMENT; ONE HOMECARE PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY THE CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE/AREA AGENCY ON AGING. DD SGF RESPITE SERVICES ARE FUNDED BY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH STATE GENERAL FUNDS (VALENCIA COUNTY, CIBOLA COUNTY, SOCORRO COUNTY, SAN JUAN COUNTY)
- $2.9 million spent. EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES: LA VIDA FELICIDAD'S' EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM PROVIDES INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENTAL SUPPORT SERVICES TO FAMILIES OF CHILDREN, BIRTH TO THREE YEARS OLD, WHO HAVE A DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY OR WHO ARE AT RISK FOR A DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY DUE TO BIOLOGICAL, MEDICAL OR ENVIRONMENT RISK FACTORS. SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE DEVELOPMENTAL INSTRUCTION, PHYSICAL THERAPY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, AND SPEECH THERAPY. WE CONDUCT FULL DEVELOPMENTAL EVALUATIONS AND PROVIDE SERVICE COORDINATION. LA VIDA FELICIDAD PROVIDES EARLY INTERVENTION IN VALENCIA COUNTY AND CIBOLA COUNTY. EARLY INTERVENTION IS FUNDED BY MEDICAID, THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, UNITED WAY, FOUNDATION GRANT FUNDING, AND PRIVATE DONATIONS.LA VIDA FELICIDAD'S HOME VISITING PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES IN THE HOME AND COMMUNITY, TO EXPECTANT PARENTS/CAREGIVERS AND FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN BIRTH TO FIVE YEARS OF AGE. HOME VISITING IS A FREE PROGRAM THAT HELPS TO CONNECT FAMILIES TO RESOURCES AND PROVIDES SERVICES AND SUPPORTS TO PROMOTE THE FAMILY-CHILD RELATIONSHIP. LA VIDA FELICIDAD PROVIDES HOME VISITING IN VALENCIA COUNTY AND CIBOLA COUNTY. THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE DEPARTMENT.LA VIDA FELICIDAD PROVIDES CHILD CARE SERVICES WHICH PROVIDES INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT CHILD CARE SERVICES TO FAMILIES OF CHILDREN, AGES INFANT TO FIVE YEARS. WE ARE A 4-STAR FOCUS PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR A CHILD TO PLAY AND LEARN IN A SMALL GROUP SETTING. THE CURRICULUM INCORPORATES DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES THAT EXPAND UPON EARLY LEARNING EXPERIENCES AND RESPECTS THE CHILD'S STRENGTHS AND NEEDS AS AN INDIVIDUAL. ELIGIBLE FAMILIES RECEIVE ASSISTANCES FROM THE CHILDREN YOUTH & FAMILIES DEPARTMENT. THE PROGRAM ALSO SERVES PRIVATE PAY FAMILIES. LA VIDA FELICIDAD PROVIDES THESE SERVICES IN VALENCIA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO.LA VIDA FELICIDAD PROVIDES EARLY LEARNING THROUGH AN EXTENDED-DAY EARLY PREK CLASSROOM. OUR CLASSROOM IS FOR CHILDREN THAT TURN 3 ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 1ST AND OPERATES MONDAY-FRIDAY FROM 8:30 AM-2:30 PM. THE EARLY PREK PROGRAM IS COMMITTED TO CREATING AN ENRICHING ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES A CHILD'S EXCITEMENT FOR LEARNING AND HELPS FOSTER SKILLS THAT ALLOW THEM TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL. WE USE THE CREATIVE CURRICULUM TO PROVIDE A FRAMEWORK FOR DEVELOPING OUR CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION AND FOLLOW THE NEW MEXICO PREK STANDARDS AND NEW MEXICO FOCUS GUIDELINES. LA VIDA FELICIDAD'S EARLY PREK RECEIVES FUNDING FROM THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE DEPARTMENT., NEW MEXICO PREK PROGRAM.LA VIDA FELICIDAD IS PART OF THE VALENCIA COUNTY EARLY CHILDHOOD COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP (ECCP). ECCP IS A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT BETWEEN PROVIDERS, ADVOCATES, BUSINESSES, PARENTS, AND PROFESSIONALS DEDICATED TO GROWING AND IMPROVING SUPPORT AND SERVICES FOR VALENCIA COUNTY'S FAMILIES. THE ECCP HAS IDENTIFIED CRITICAL ACTION ITEMS THAT WILL POSITIVELY IMPACT CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND OUR COMMUNITY. INFORMATION GATHERED THROUGH THE PARENT DIALOGUE CIRCLES AND COMMUNITY ROUNDTABLE MEETINGS SAFETY EMERGED AS A PRIORITY AREA FOR ACTION. ACTION ITEMS INCLUDE WORKING WITH LOCAL PARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS TO DISCUSS SAFETY IN OUR PARKS AND COMMUNITY OPEN SPACES, IDENTIFYING WAYS IN WHICH FIRST RESPONDERS ARE BETTER EDUCATED ABOUT LOCAL RESOURCES AND SUPPORTS FOR FAMILIES, IMPLEMENTING CROSS TRAINING EFFORTS FOCUSED ON CHILD WELLBEING, EARLY IDENTIFICATION FOR NEEDS OF SERVICES AND REFERRAL FOR SERVICES. WE ALSO WORK TO INCREASE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES THAT EDUCATE FAMILIES ON SERVICES, PROMOTE POSITIVE AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY, AND CREATE A SAFETY NET OF SERVICES AND ACTIVELY BE INVOLVED IN CITY GOVERNMENT MEETINGS AND COMMUNITY INPUT COMMITTEES TO BETTER EDUCATE POLICY MAKERS OF THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
- $179,596 spent. LA VIDA FELICIDAD'S COMMUNITY INITIATIVES PROGRAM SUPPORTS VULNERABLE CHILDREN, FAMILIES, ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, AND SENIORS BY ADDRESSING UNMET NEEDS THAT FALL OUTSIDE TRADITIONAL FUNDING SOURCES. THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AND DONOR SUPPORT, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES ESSENTIAL RESOURCES SUCH AS HOME SAFETY ITEMS, EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, GROCERY SUPPORT, AND ACCESS TO SOCIAL CONNECTION AND ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES. THE INITIATIVE HAS ALSO STRENGTHENED COMMUNITY WELLNESS THROUGH COORDINATED OUTREACH EFFORTS, RESOURCE EVENTS, AND VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES. BY RESPONDING QUICKLY TO CRITICAL NEEDS AND HELPING INDIVIDUALS REMAIN SAFE, HEALTHY, AND CONNECTED WITHIN THEIR HOMES AND COMMUNITIES, COMMUNITY INITIATIVES ENSURES THAT NO MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY IS LEFT WITHOUT SUPPORT.
Source: Form 990 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 October 13, 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 July 1987.
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 October 21, 2026.
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