Asociacion Civil Agora
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The organizations mission is to promote and strengthen a culture of active and progressive social change by supporting emerging and transformational leaders to confront successfully the most pressing social issues. We train connect and finance social and business entrepreneurs and leaders.
- Income
- $371,362
- Spending
- $336,072
- Spent on programs
- 89%
- Reserves
- 0 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
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
Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 58% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 81% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1589% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 73 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
18 of 254 of 4 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
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 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 (3)
- $226,663 spent. The Program A Dream Country involved supporting the development of a care network of urban and rural citizens integrated at the national level to publicly advocate for their needs and desires for the respect of human rights and the strengthening of democracy in Venezuela. In line with this demand to strengthen citizens civic capabilities the program supports leaders through stipends training and daily activities in public advocacy and nonviolent activism.
- $24,748 spent. The We for All project strengthened the leadership and political participation of 109 Venezuelan women through the To Lead Together training program. The project carried out mobilizations communication campaigns and public forums promoting rights and political equality reaching over 30,000 people nationwide. It fostered alliances with civic organizations creating a sustainable network of women leaders committed to democracy and gender equality in Venezuela.
- $48,490 spent. The project Training and Implementation of Participatory Budgeting in Local Governments of Venezuela focused on training local government officials and promoting citizen participation in municipal budgeting. Conducted in 10 municipalities across 6 states it benefited 200-250 officials and community leaders by providing them with tools for transparent inclusive and participatory governance. The initiative strengthened local democracy and advanced the institutionalization of participatory budgeting practices in Venezuela.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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