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Mi Centro

EIN 91-1488193 · Tacoma, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MI CENTRO (THE ORGANIZATION) IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO CULTIVATING THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE LATINO AND INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING SOCIAL SERVICES AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING WHILE HONORING HERTIAGE AND CULTURE THROUGH THE ARTS.

Income
$2.5 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
4.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 98%
Employees
20
Volunteers
22
Highest pay
$146,833, executive director

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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 69% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% 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: 94 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $777,221 spent. THE MARU MORA CENTRO FAMILIAR OFFERS BILINGUAL SERVICES FOR LATIN AND INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES IMPACTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND CRIME. SERVICES INCLUDE ADVOCACY, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, PROTECTION ORDERS, AND COVID-19 RELIEF (SHELTER, FOOD). PREVENTION PROGRAMS LIKE "EMPOWERING HEALTHY BONDS AND "THE YOUNG LEADERS GROUP" SUPPORT YOUTH, WHILE "CAFECITO Y CHISME" ENGAGES PARENTS. ESL CLASSES ARE PROVIDED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CLOVER PARK TECHNICAL COLLEGE. IN THE PAST YEAR, THE CRIME VICTIM PROGRAM ASSISTED 183 CLIENTS, FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES HELPED 78 FAMILIES, AND THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAM SUPPORTED 183 STUDENTS.
  2. $559,415 spent. MI CENTRO'S DOLORES HUERTA INSTITUTE HAS GRADUATED 14 FELLOWS, PROVIDING FINANCIAL STIPENDS, INTERNSHIPS, 7 SCHOLARSHIPS, AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES. THE COLLEGE READINESS PROGRAM SUPPORTS UNDERSERVED YOUTH AND ADULT STUDENTS, ASSISTING WITH WASFA/FAFSA APPLICATIONS, COLLEGE APPLICATIONS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS. THIS YEAR, MI CENTRO HELPED 45 STUDENTS WITH WASFA/FAFSA APPLICATIONS AND ENROLLED 61 STUDENTS AS CLIENTS, WHILE ALSO CONNECTING WITH 883 STUDENTS THROUGH OUTREACH EVENTS.
  3. $387,160 spent. MI CENTRO'S CAMINO AL EXITO SMALL BUSINESS NAVIGATOR PROGRAM ASSISTED 106 SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS WITH CASE MANAGEMENT, BUSINESS LICENSES, BOOKKEEPING, MARKETING, FINANCIAL LITERACY WORKSHOPS, AND NETWORKING EVENTS WITH L&I AND OTHER SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES AND 48 WORKSHOPS DELIVERED.
  4. $270,929 spent. THE ALFREDO ARREGUIN ARTS & CULTURE DEPARTMENT AT MI CENTRO FOSTERS AN ARTIST COLLECTIVE THAT CELEBRATES OUR HERITAGE AND ENHANCES COMMUNITY LIFE THROUGH CULTURALLY RELEVANT LATIN AND INDIGENOUS ARTS. PROGRAMMING INCLUDES ART EXHIBITS, WORKSHOPS, COOKING/MUSIC CLASSES, CULTURAL EVENTS, AND SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS, WHICH HAVE COLLECTIVELY ATTRACTED OVER 5,541 ATTENDEES.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1991.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Med Centro Inc (Mercedita, PR), EIN 66-0292961. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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