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Alimentando Al Pueblo

EIN 86-3983808 · Burien, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceWeak41 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Alimentando Al Pueblo's mission is to promote healing through community, food and celebration.

Income
$839,012
Spending
$878,996
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
1.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 74%
Employees
4
Volunteers
55
Highest pay
$71,600, executive dir.

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: 68 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 85% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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

Weak: 41 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    6 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 (4)
  1. $484,647 spent. Comida - Food Bank: COMIDA advanced a culturally rooted food access and food-systems strategy, operating a 20-week food bank serving 220 families with over 140,000 pounds of culturally relevant food, launching a new monthly emergency pantry for 40 families, and engaging 401 volunteer hours. The program strengthened Latino food systems by convening a 15-business cohort, developing a community-informed Latino food system definition, and publishing culturally grounded nutrition recommendations in partnership with Latina nutritionists. COMIDA also partnered with King County and community consultants to assess the Highline food landscape, supported multiple community food agencies with culturally relevant foods, and served as a co-leader in the regions Food Justice Collaborative.
  2. $109,961 spent. COMUNIDAD: COMUNIDAD advanced health, belonging, and community power through culturally centered outreach, including training community leaders on mental-health-informed vaccine education, preparing for a 2025 Food Justice Ambassador Academy, and providing free CPR certification for 40 community members. The program reduced barriers to social services and wellness through elder engagement events, mental health listening sessions, and FAFSA support in partnership with Highline College. As a co-founder and co-leader of the Burien Collaborative, COMUNIDAD strengthened a 40-organization network committed to shared learning, resource coordination, and collective action for equity and community well-being.
  3. $83,838 spent. CELEBRACIN: CELEBRACIN hosted culturally rooted events that brought joy, pride, and connection to more than 2,000 community members across key gatherings like Bidi Bidi Bom Bash, Da de los Nies, Back to School Bash, and La Posada. We strengthened Latinx-centered giving through campaigns like La Coperacha, Comida y Corazn, and Fiestas con el Pueblo, partnering with six local businesses and hosting more than 10 community events. Together, these celebrations deepened cultural belonging, intergenerational connection, and community leadership.
  4. $44,330 spent. Other Programs

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 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 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 February 2022.

    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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