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Latinos En Spokane

EIN 85-2725630 · Spokane, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO BUILD CAPACITY WITHIN LATINO COMMUNITY MEMBERS, LEADERS, BUSINESS-OWNERS, AND ORGANIZATIONS IN SPOKANE; TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF THE GROWING LATINO POPULATIONS THROUGH INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
61%
Reserves
3.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 68%
Employees
17
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$92,783, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 27% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    61% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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 August 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. $302,516 spent. LATINOS EN SPOKANE'S CENTER FOR LATINOS IS A CULTURALLY ROOTED, COMMUNITY-DRIVEN HUB OFFERING COMPREHENSIVE WRAP-AROUND SERVICES THAT SUPPORT LATINO AND IMMIGRANT FAMILIES IN SPOKANE COUNTY. OPEN AS A SAFE, WELCOMING SPACE, THE CENTER PROVIDES ACCESS TO SELF-HELP RESOURCESINCLUDING FREE INTERNET, PRINTING, AND COURT DOCUMENT ASSISTANCEMONTHLY LEGAL AND IMMIGRATION CLINICS, ESL AND DRIVEREDUCATION CLASSES, ITIN AND COMPUTER WORKSHOPS, HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICE NAVIGATION, SMALL BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT, AND VIBRANT CULTURAL EVENTS LIKE LANGUAGE-ACCESSIBLE DRIVER'S ED AND EL MERCADITO. BY BRINGING SERVICES DIRECTLY TO WHERE THE COMMUNITY IS, BUILDING TRUST, AND OFFERING CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY TAILORED PROGRAMMING, THE CENTER EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS TO INTEGRATE, PARTICIPATE CIVICALLY, AND THRIVE SOCIALLY, ECONOMICALLY, AND CULTURALLY WITHIN THE BROADER SPOKANE COMMUNITYECTION WITH LOCAL AND STATE PROGRAMS.IN 2023, WE DOUBLED THE SIZE OF OUR COMMUNITY CENTER, LAUNCHED EMPRENDETEOUR LATINO BUSINESS CENTERAND PROVIDED RENTAL ASSISTANCE, WE HOSTED 12 FREE LEGAL CLINICS, HOSTED 80 COMMUNITY EVENTS, DISTRIBUTED OVER 3,079 ORAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS
  2. $398,327 spent. THE COMMUNITY COMADRES PROGRAM AT LATINOS EN SPOKANE PROVIDES CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY RESPONSIVE WRAPAROUND SERVICES TO LATINO AND IMMIGRANT FAMILIES IN SPOKANE. THROUGH PERSONALIZED SUPPORT, THE COMADRES HELP COMMUNITY MEMBERS NAVIGATE HEALTHCARE ENROLLMENT, RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE, COVID-19 RESOURCES, LEGAL AND IMMIGRATION APPOINTMENTS, AND REFERRALS TO LOCAL AND STATE SERVICES. BY BRIDGING LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL GAPS, THE PROGRAM ENSURES FAMILIES CAN ACCESS CRITICAL RESOURCES AND SUPPORT SYSTEMS, PROMOTING EQUITY AND WELL-BEING WITHIN THE LATINO COMMUNITY.IN 2023, THE COMMUNITY COMADRES PROGRAM CONDUCTED OVER 2,092 COMMUNITY INTAKES, HELPED FAMILIES ENROLL IN WA HEALTH BENEFITS, DEVLIVERED FOOD AND RESOURCES TO VULNERABLE ELDERS, AND ACCOMPANIED CLIENTS TO COURT, IMMIGRATION, MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, AND PROVIDED INTERPRETATION AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC BENEFIT APPLICATIONS.
  3. $199,154 spent. OUR EL MERCADITO MARKET, OUTDOOR CULTURAL MARKET IS HELD THE LAST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT CANNON PARK FROM 11 AM TO 3 PM. EL MERCADITO WAS DEVELOPED TO CREATE ACCESS TO FRESH CULTURAL FOODS, ACTIVITIES, AND PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO SHOWCASE THEIR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. AT EL MERCADITO YOU CAN OBTAIN FRESH FOODS AND VEGETABLES, CULTURAL FOODS, RECEIVE YOUR COVID-19 VACCINE, LISTEN TO MUSIC, AND DANCE AT OUR ZUMBA CLASSES. IN 2023, WE REACHED OVER 2,092 FAMILIES THROUGH EL MERCADITO, DISTRIBUTING 98,000 LBS OF FOOD. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR EL MERCADITO HELD 80 CULTURAL EVENTS AND FEATURED OUTREACH WITH CHAS CLINICS.
  4. $170,659 spent. PODER LEGAL - IN 2023, LATINOS EN SPOKANE PARTNERED WITH THE WAY TO JUSTICE TO INFORM AND CONNECT LATINO AND IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES WITH DRIVER'S LICENSE REINSTATEMENT AND POST-CONVICTION RELIEF LEGAL SERVICES OFFERED BY THEIR TEAM. LATINOS EN SPOKANE HOSTED 12 FREE LEGAL CLINICS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SPOKANE COUNTY VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROGRAM AND 11 FREE IMMIGRATION CLINICS IN COLLABORATION WITH GONZAGA LAW SCHOOL AND MANZANITA HOUSE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 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 October 13, 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 August 2024.

    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 January 2021.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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