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Centro De La Familia De Utah

EIN 87-0310109 · Salt Lake Cty, UT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CENTRO DE LA FAMILIA DE UTAH IS A NONPROFIT AGENCY DEDICATED TO PROMOTING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, AND FOSTERING HEALTHY AND ENGAGED COMMUNITIES.

Income
$32.7 million
Spending
$31.2 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 99%
Employees
626
Volunteers
734
Highest pay
$152,536, ceo

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: 59 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 44% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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 (3)
  1. $14.3 million spent. MIGRANT HEAD START. CENTRO PROVIDES MIGRANT HEAD START SERVICES TO CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO 5 YEARS OF AGE, PREGNANT WOMEN, AND THEIR FAMILIES. CENTRO HAS TWO GRANTS, ONE FOR UTAH AND ANOTHER FOR COLORADO AND NEVADA. IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR SERVICES, THE FAMILY MUST BE LOW-INCOME AND EARN 51% OF HOUSEHOLD INCOME DOING AGRICULTURAL WORK. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT 5 CENTERS IN UTAH, 4 CENTERS IN COLORADO, AND 2 CENTERS IN NEVADA. THE CENTERS PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE SET OF SERVICES TO INCLUDE FULL DAY EDUCATION, CHILDCARE, HEALTH AND DENTAL CARE, AND NUTRITIONAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES. CENTRO PROVIDES SPECIAL SERVICES TO CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS. WE EMPHASIZE SOCIALIZATION SKILLS AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES REFERRAL SERVICES TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY.
  2. $12.7 million spent. REGION 8 HEAD START. CENTRO PROVIDES HEAD START SERVICES TO CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO 5 YEARS OF AGE, PREGNANT WOMEN, AND THEIR FAMILIES. FAMILIES MUST BE LOW-INCOME OR HAVE ANOTHER QUALIFYING TRAIT. CENTRO HAS TWO GRANTS, ONE SERVING FAMILIES IN 2 HEAD START CENTERS IN SANPETE COUNTY, UTAH, AND 4 CHILDCARE CENTERS IN SALT LAKE COUNTY, UTAH. THE SECOND GRANT SERVES FAMILIES AT 8 CENTERS THAT COVER GARFIELD, MOFFATT, ALAMOSA, CONEJOS, AND MESA COUNTIES IN COLORADO. THE CENTERS PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE SET OF SERVICES TO INCLUDE FULL DAY EDUCATION, CHILDCARE, HEALTH AND DENTAL CARE, AND NUTRITIONAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES. CENTRO PROVIDES SPECIAL SERVICES TO CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS. WE EMPHASIZE SOCIALIZATION SKILLS AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES REFERRAL SERVICES TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY. REGION 8 HEAD START. CENTRO PROVIDES HEAD START SERVICES TO CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO 5 YEARS OF AGE, PREGNANT WOMEN, AND THEIR FAMILIES. FAMILIES MUST BE LOW-INCOME OR HAVE ANOTHER QUALIFYING TRAIT. CENTRO HAS TWO GRANTS, ONE SERVING FAMILIES IN 2 HEAD START CENTERS IN SANPETE COUNTY, UTAH, AND 4 CHILDCARE CENTERS IN SALT LAKE COUNTY, UTAH. THE SECOND GRANT SERVES FAMILIES AT 8 CENTERS THAT COVER GARFIELD, MOFFATT, ALAMOSA, CONEJOS, AND MESA COUNTIES IN COLORADO. THE CENTERS PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE SET OF SERVICES TO INCLUDE FULL DAY EDUCATION, CHILDCARE, HEALTH AND DENTAL CARE, AND NUTRITIONAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES. CENTRO PROVIDES SPECIAL SERVICES TO CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS. WE EMPHASIZE SOCIALIZATION SKILLS AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES REFERRAL SERVICES TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY.
  3. $544,330 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS. CENTRO'S OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE VARIOUS GRANTS AWARDED FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES. THESE GRANTS INCLUDE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN IN UPPER ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE SCHOOL, AND HIGH SCHOOL; PROGRAMS FUNDED THROUGH THE MEXICAN GOVERNMENT FOR SPANISH SPEAKING ADULTS; PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT CHILDREN WITH BEHAVIORAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS; PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE FUNDS FOR MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE.

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 December 1975.

    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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