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Cuidando Los Ninos Inc

EIN 85-0366029 · Albuquerque, NM

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair56 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF CUIDANDO LOS NIOS IS TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF HOMELESSNESS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. WE DO THIS BY PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, THERAPEUTIC SERVICES, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AND PARENT EDUCATION.

Income
$3.6 million
Spending
$4.2 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
10.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 79%
Employees
57
Volunteers
515
Highest pay
$94,991, executive di

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

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 43% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 36 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. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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 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 (5)
  1. $1.6 million spent. THE HOUSING PROGRAM CONSISTS OF FOUR DIFFERENT CONTRACTS. EACH CONTRACT ASSISTS FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS. CLIENTS ARE REFERRED TO US FROM THE COORDINATED ENTRY SYSTEM OR FROM THE FAMILY HOUSING NAVIGATION CENTER. THESE CLIENTS ARE GIVEN A RAPID REHOUSING VOUCHER WHICH PROVIDES 12-24 MONTHS OF RENTAL ASSISTANCE INCLUDING APPLICATION FEES, DEPOSITS AND RENT PAYMENTS. EACH FAMILY IS ASSIGNED TO A CASE MANAGER WHO WORKS WITH THE FAMILY TO CREATE AN INDIVIDUALIZED 12-MONTH FAMILY SUCCESS PLAN. PROGRESS AND ADHERENCE TO THE PLAN IS TRACKED THROUGH WEEKLY PHONE CALLS AND MONTHLY HOUSE VISITS. THESE PLANS ARE CENTERED AROUND HELPING THE PARENTS OBTAIN STABILITY, STAY IN THEIR APARTMENTS, AND MAINTAIN INDEPENDENCE ONCE THE VOUCHER IS COMPLETE. OUR HOUSING DEPARTMENT ALSO PROVIDES ASSISTANCE SEPARATELY FROM THE VOUCHERS THAT INCLUDES UTILITY BILLS, ARREARS, APPLICATION FEES, DEPOSITS, GAS CARDS, AND CELL PHONES. THE HOUSING PROGRAM CONSISTS OF FOUR DIFFERENT CONTRACTS. EACH CONTRACT ASSISTS FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS. CLIENTS ARE REFERRED TO US FROM THE COORDINATED ENTRY SYSTEM OR FROM THE FAMILY HOUSING NAVIGATION CENTER. THESE CLIENTS ARE GIVEN A RAPID REHOUSING VOUCHER WHICH PROVIDES 12-24 MONTHS OF RENTAL ASSISTANCE INCLUDING APPLICATION FEES, DEPOSITS AND RENT PAYMENTS. EACH FAMILY IS ASSIGNED TO A CASE MANAGER WHO WORKS WITH THE FAMILY TO CREATE AN INDIVIDUALIZED 12-MONTH FAMILY SUCCESS PLAN. PROGRESS AND ADHERENCE TO THE PLAN IS TRACKED THROUGH WEEKLY PHONE CALLS AND MONTHLY HOUSE VISITS. THESE PLANS ARE CENTERED AROUND HELPING THE PARENTS OBTAIN STABILITY, STAY IN THEIR APARTMENTS, AND MAINTAIN INDEPENDENCE ONCE THE VOUCHER IS COMPLETE. OUR HOUSING DEPARTMENT ALSO PROVIDES ASSISTANCE SEPARATELY FROM THE VOUCHERS THAT INCLUDES UTILITY BILLS, ARREARS, APPLICATION FEES, DEPOSITS, GAS CARDS, AND CELL PHONES.
  2. $1.2 million spent. CLN'S CHILDREN'S SERVICES PROGRAM IS RATED FIVE-STAR BY THE NM CHILDREN YOUTH AND FAMILIES DEPARTMENT AND IS ALSO NATIONALLY ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN (NAEYC). CLN OPERATES ON A DAILY BASIS, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 5:30 P.M. THE CURRICULUM IS EXPERIENCE-BASED AND STRUCTURED TO SUPPORT PHYSICAL, SOCIO-EMOTIONAL, INTELLECTUAL, AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT WITH ONGOING SCREENINGS. CHILDREN ARE FED A NUTRITIOUS BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND SNACK THROUGHOUT THE DAY. IMMUNIZATIONS ARE KEPT UP-TO-DATE WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF A PUBLIC HEALTH CLINIC DAY ONCE A MONTH. A THERAPIST WORKS REGULARLY WITH STAFF, FAMILIES, AND IN PLAY THERAPY WITH CHILDREN. TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED DAILY TO APPROXIMATELY HALF THE CHILDREN WHOSE PARENTS DO NOT HAVE CARS. CLN'S CHILDREN'S SERVICES PROGRAM IS RATED FIVE-STAR BY THE NM CHILDREN YOUTH AND FAMILIES DEPARTMENT AND IS ALSO NATIONALLY ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN (NAEYC). CLN OPERATES ON A DAILY BASIS, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 5:30 P.M. THE CURRICULUM IS EXPERIENCE-BASED AND STRUCTURED TO SUPPORT PHYSICAL, SOCIO-EMOTIONAL, INTELLECTUAL, AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT WITH ONGOING SCREENINGS. CHILDREN ARE FED A NUTRITIOUS BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND SNACK THROUGHOUT THE DAY. IMMUNIZATIONS ARE KEPT UP-TO-DATE WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF A PUBLIC HEALTH CLINIC DAY ONCE A MONTH. A THERAPIST WORKS REGULARLY WITH STAFF, FAMILIES, AND IN PLAY THERAPY WITH CHILDREN. TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED DAILY TO APPROXIMATELY HALF THE CHILDREN WHOSE PARENTS DO NOT HAVE CARS.
  3. $312,530 spent. THE FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM WORKS CLOSELY WITH FAMILIES TO ADVANCE PROGRESS ON GOALS IN SELF-SUFFICIENCY, A PATH OF EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS, AND RE-ENTRY INTO THE COMMUNITY AS PRODUCTIVE, CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS. SPECIFIC GOALS AND OBJECTIVES INCLUDE CONDUCTING A FAMILY-NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPING AN INDIVIDUALIZED ONE-YEAR FAMILY ACTION PLAN THAT IS MONITORED ON A REGULAR BASIS THROUGH HOME VISITS. A FORMAL REFERRAL PROCESS IS USED FOR HOUSING, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS, DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, EMPLOYMENT, AND EDUCATION SERVICES THROUGH COLLABORATIONS WITH OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. WEEKLY PARENT EDUCATION CLASSES FOCUS ON THREE AREAS: PARENTING SKILLS, WELLNESS AND NUTRITION, AND LIFE SKILLS. ONE-ON-ONE PARENT MEETINGS OCCUR REGULARLY WITH FAMILY CASE MANAGERS, TEACHERS, AND HOME VISITS. THE FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM WORKS CLOSELY WITH FAMILIES TO ADVANCE PROGRESS ON GOALS IN SELF-SUFFICIENCY, A PATH OF EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS, AND RE-ENTRY INTO THE COMMUNITY AS PRODUCTIVE, CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS. SPECIFIC GOALS AND OBJECTIVES INCLUDE CONDUCTING A FAMILY-NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPING AN INDIVIDUALIZED ONE-YEAR FAMILY ACTION PLAN THAT IS MONITORED ON A REGULAR BASIS THROUGH HOME VISITS. A FORMAL REFERRAL PROCESS IS USED FOR HOUSING, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS, DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, EMPLOYMENT, AND EDUCATION SERVICES THROUGH COLLABORATIONS WITH OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. WEEKLY PARENT EDUCATION CLASSES FOCUS ON THREE AREAS: PARENTING SKILLS, WELLNESS AND NUTRITION, AND LIFE SKILLS. ONE-ON-ONE PARENT MEETINGS OCCUR REGULARLY WITH FAMILY CASE MANAGERS, TEACHERS, AND HOME VISITS.
  4. $97,872 spent. THE ADVOCACY PROGRAM ADVOCATES FOR THE SOCIAL CHANGE NECESSARY TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF HOMELESSNESS. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY EMPOWERING A GROUP OF PARENTS WITH THE LIVED EXPERIENCE OF HOMELESSNESS SO THAT THEY CAN BE SELF-ADVOCATES AND SPEAK DIRECTLY TO POLICY MAKERS. THE GROUP IS TRAINED AND FACILITATED BY A DEDICATED STAFF MEMBER. CLN ALSO LEADS A COALITION OF NON-PROFIT, EDUCATIONAL, AND GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO ADVANCE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AS A MEANS OF BREAKING THE CYCLE OF HOMELESSNESS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. THE COALITION ENGAGES IN COMMUNITY ASSESSMENTS, STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSIONS AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PROGRAMS THAT CREATE SYSTEMIC CHANGES TO EARLY CHILDHOOD SYSTEMS.
  5. THE ADVOCACY PROGRAM ADVOCATES FOR THE SOCIAL CHANGE NECESSARY TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF HOMELESSNESS. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY EMPOWERING A GROUP OF PARENTS WITH THE LIVED EXPERIENCE OF HOMELESSNESS SO THAT THEY CAN BE SELF-ADVOCATES AND SPEAK DIRECTLY TO POLICY MAKERS. THE GROUP IS TRAINED AND FACILITATED BY A DEDICATED STAFF MEMBER. CLN ALSO LEADS A COALITION OF NON-PROFIT, EDUCATIONAL, AND GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO ADVANCE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AS A MEANS OF BREAKING THE CYCLE OF HOMELESSNESS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. THE COALITION ENGAGES IN COMMUNITY ASSESSMENTS, STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSIONS AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PROGRAMS THAT CREATE SYSTEMIC CHANGES TO EARLY CHILDHOOD SYSTEMS.

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

  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 June 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 1988.

    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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