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Rancho Feliz Charitable Foundation Inc

EIN 86-0680369 · Phoenix, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

A VOLUNTEER-BASED, BINATIONAL ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO SERVING THE COMMUNITY OF AGUA PRIETA, SONORA, MEXICO THROUGH ACCESS TO EDUCATION THROUGH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOLARSHIPS, AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES SUCH AS FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS AND HOME BUILDING, TO KEEP COMMUNITIES ON BOTH SIDES OF THE BORDER CONNECTED.

Income
$2.7 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
6.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
5
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$130,400, ceo

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

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 115% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 8 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

    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 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)
  1. $828,328 spent. EDUCATION FOR OVER 36 YEARS, RANCHO FELIZ HAS BEEN COMMITTED TO BREAKING THE CYCLE OF POVERTY BY OFFERING PRESCHOOL THROUGH COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE FUNDED BY DONATIONS AND PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH HIGH-QUALITY BI-LINGUAL EDUCATION AT PRIVATE AND PUBLIC LOCAL SCHOOLS. SCHOLARSHIPS INCLUDE REGISTRATION, TUITION, BOOKS AND OTHER ACADEMIC MATERIALS, PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSISTANCE AND STUDENT ACTIVITIES. ONCE A STUDENT GRADUATES FROM HIGH SCHOOL, DEPENDING ON THEIR CAREER CHOICE, THEY HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND A LOCAL TECHNICAL COLLAGE OR A PUBLIC UNIVERSITY IN MEXICO. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE REVIEWED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS AND STUDENTS AND FAMILIES ARE EXPECTED TO COMPLY WITH SCHOLARSHIP EXPECTATIONS AND GUIDELINES. EDUCATION FOR OVER 36 YEARS, RANCHO FELIZ HAS BEEN COMMITTED TO BREAKING THE CYCLE OF POVERTY BY OFFERING PRESCHOOL THROUGH COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE FUNDED BY DONATIONS AND PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH HIGH-QUALITY BI-LINGUAL EDUCATION AT PRIVATE AND PUBLIC LOCAL SCHOOLS. SCHOLARSHIPS INCLUDE REGISTRATION, TUITION, BOOKS AND OTHER ACADEMIC MATERIALS, PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSISTANCE AND STUDENT ACTIVITIES. ONCE A STUDENT GRADUATES FROM HIGH SCHOOL, DEPENDING ON THEIR CAREER CHOICE, THEY HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND A LOCAL TECHNICAL COLLAGE OR A PUBLIC UNIVERSITY IN MEXICO. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE REVIEWED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS AND STUDENTS AND FAMILIES ARE EXPECTED TO COMPLY WITH SCHOLARSHIP EXPECTATIONS AND GUIDELINES.
  2. $1.0 million spent. VOLUNTEER PROGRAM RANCHO FELIZ BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER TO TRANSCEND CULTURAL BOUNDARIES THROUGH EDUCATION AND SERVICE WORK ON THE ARIZONA / MEXICO BORDER. WE PROVIDE PURPOSEFUL EXPERIENCES THAT IMPROVE THE LIVES OF VOLUNTEERS WHILE AT THE SAME TIME HELPING THOSE WHO WERE NOT BORN INTO OUR SAME FORTUNATE CIRCUMSTANCES. OUR VOLUNTEER GUEST HOUSE, LA HACIENDA FELIZ, OFFERS ACCOMMODATIONS FOR UP TO 60 VOLUNTEERS, PROVIDING THEM WITH A CULTURALLY RICH AND IMMERSIVE MEXICAN EXPERIENCE. VOLUNTEERS PARTICIPATE IN BUILDING HOMES, FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS, AND INTERACTIVE VISITS TO DOG SHELTERS, AN ORPHANAGE AND MIGRANT SHELTER. STAYS OFFER TRANSPORTATION AND GUIDED TOURS.
  3. VECINOS IN 1999, RANCHO FELIZ CONSTRUCTED A 3 ACRE AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMUNITY CALLED "VECINOS DIGNOS SIN FRONTERAS" (WORTHY NEIGHBORS WITHOUT BORDERS). THIS VISIONARY NEIGHBORHOOD HAS 42 HOMES AND HOUSES APPROXIMATELY 150 PEOPLE. VECINOS WAS DEVELOPED TO PROVIDE FAMILIES IN AGUA PRIETA, MEXICO AN AFFORDABLE AND SAFE PLACE TO LIVE. THE NEIGHBORHOOD INCLUDES AN ONSITE CHILDCARE FACILITY, EDUCATION CENTER, PLAYGROUNDS AND SPORTS COURT. ALL RESIDENTS COMPLETE VOLUNTEER HOURS AND HELP SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY AND BEYOND THROUGH VARIOUS INITIATIVES.

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

  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 December 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 July 1992.

    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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