Los Amigos De La Comunidad Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To increase the capacity of the underserved communities of the Imperial Valley and intertwined regions facing socio-economic and environmental injustices, health care access disparities and institutional discrimination. Los Amigos de la Comunidad, Inc. is dedicated to building capacity of underserved communities from the ground-up with an emphasis on communities facing socio-economic and environmental injustices and challenges, lack of educational opportunities, poor infrastructure, lack of affordable and adequate housing by using culturally competent and relevant organizing and advocacy methods. Capacity building includes civic engagement, direct organizing/advocacy, creating access to resources and fostering leaders from the underserved communities to become their best advocates and take control of their issues focusing on the most underserved people living below, at or just above the poverty level, people of color, immigrants, women, undocumented, LGBQT, homeless, farmworkers and ot
- Income
- $223,795
- Spending
- $276,097
- Spent on programs
- 95%
- Reserves
- 1.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 78%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 10
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: 60 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, under $250k).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 23% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 18% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1595% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 88 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 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.
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)
- $262,998 spent. The organization participated in the Southern California Association of Governments SCAG Connect SoCal 2024 Education and Outreach program, which aimed to engage underserved communities in Imperial County in the development of Southern California's Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy. Through culturally competent and relevant outreach, including community surveys, group Platicas/talks, and public outreach activities at community events, the organization successfully gathered the thoughts and vision of the community regarding the future of their area and investment. Despite the lengthy and challenging government-created survey, the 40-day intensive program reached over 500 people and collected 159 surveys, effectively capturing the community's voices and vision, which were then forwarded to SCAG to contribute to the plan that outlines a more resilient and equitable future for the six-county region.
- In partnership with the County of Imperial, the organization has been conducting the Imperial County Lithium Valley Outreach and Education program since July 2023. The ongoing project aims to inform the community about the Lithium Valley Development and its potential impacts on the impoverished Imperial County. The program has reached over 2,000 people through various forms of engagement and collected 357 surveys. The organization has been actively involved in public forums, community activities, and Lithium Valley presentations in collaboration with community partners and trusted voices to explain the details of the opportunities and possible impacts as the development moves forward. The outreach continues into 2024 as the County of Imperial, the State of California, and the industry work together to create this development. The organization's goal is to raise awareness, gather the community's concerns and vision, and convey this message to the county, state, and industry stakeholders. By doing so, they aim to help limit the impacts that residents fear most, such as air quality deterioration in an already damaged air basin, uncontrolled environmental impacts on the Salton Sea, and traffic congestion and pollution that could further degrade the community instead of uplifting it.
- The organization's general outreach program focuses on providing direct support to residents, including undocumented individuals, in accessing resources and services they may be unaware of or unable to obtain due to various barriers such as language, difficulty navigating systems, self-imposed barriers, and distrust of systems. The program assists eligible residents in signing up for Medi-Cal, Cal-Benefits, Covered California, Cal-Fresh, and utility discounts, which are often neglected by underserved communities. Annually, the organization meets with over 1,000 people to discuss different applications, assess their eligibility, and help them apply for and receive benefits. Hundreds of applicants successfully receive benefits each year, while others gain an understanding of their eligibility status and potential future opportunities. The organization also provides references to additional resources for those who may not be immediately eligible.
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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2022.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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