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Dolores C Huerta Foundation

EIN 91-2145992 · Bakersfield, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ENGAGE EXCLUSIVELY IN CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND SOCIAL PURPOSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF LOW-INCOME PERSONS. TO CREATE A NETWORK OF ORGANIZED COMMUNITIES PURSUING SOCIAL JUSTICE THROUGH SYSTEMIC AND STRUCTURAL TRANSFORMATION.

Income
$6.2 million
Spending
$7.4 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
6.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 84%
Employees
197
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$157,656, executive director

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

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 71% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 36% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 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 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. $4.4 million spent. COMMUNITY ORGANIZING & CIVIC ENGAGEMENTIN 2024, DHF REACHED 18,200 VOTERS AND REGISTERED 925 NEW VOTERS THROUGH NON-PARTISAN CANVASSING AND VOTER DRIVES; LAUNCHED 5 NEW VECINOS UNIDOS CHAPTERS TO BUILD LOCAL, YEAR-ROUND POWER ACROSS THE CENTRAL VALLEY. WE ENGAGED 6,000 ATTENDEES AT COMMUNITY EVENTS, WHERE PERSONAL STORIES OF VOTING FOR THE FIRST TIME WERE SHARED, INSPIRING OTHERS TO MAKE THEIR VOICES HEARD.
  2. $741,802 spent. RESOURCE CENTERS & HEALTH ACCESS IN 2024, DHF HOSTED 4 MOBILE EYE CLINICS, PROVIDING 45 EYE EXAMS FOR FARMWORKERS AND ADMINISTERING 69 COVID AND FLU VACCINES. TO ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY, THE FOUNDATION DISTRIBUTED 24 FOOD BOXES DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON FROM THANKSGIVING TO CHRISTMAS. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, DHF ALSO ATTENDED 50+ COMMUNITY EVENTS, SHARING VITAL RESOURCES AND INFORMATION WITH FAMILIES. STAFF SUPPORTED 1,260 UNDUPLICATED COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH MEDICAL RE-ENROLLMENT, GUIDING THEM THROUGH THE ENROLLMENT PROCESS, AND OFFERED 500+ REFERRALS FOR URGENT NEEDS SUCH AS RESTORING ELECTRICITY, ACCESSING FOOD BOXES, AND RESOLVING ITIN QUESTIONS. THE FOUNDATION'S WORK WAS FURTHER STRENGTHENED BY 8 INTERNS, WHO CONTRIBUTED NEARLY 2,000 VOLUNTEER HOURS, EXPANDING DHF'S CAPACITY TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY.
  3. $617,550 spent. YOUTH LEADERSHIP & EDUCATION EQUITYIN 2024, DHF HELD 6 WORKSHOPS ON SCHOOL DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY, ENGAGING OVER 50 YOUTH AND VECINOS IN STRENGTHENING THEIR SKILLS AS ADVOCATES FOR EQUITY IN EDUCATION. THE FOUNDATION ALSO REACHED 847 STUDENTS THROUGH 119 EVENTS FOCUSED ON HIGHER EDUCATION AND CAREER READINESS, SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE AS THEY EXPLORED PATHWAYS TO COLLEGE AND FUTURE CAREERS. BEYOND DIRECT PROGRAMMING, DHF YOUTH LEADERS HELPED SHAPE STATEWIDE CONVERSATIONS ON HEALTHIER SCHOOL MEALS AND FIRST-TIME VOTER ENGAGEMENT, WHILE THE EDUCATION EQUITY PROGRAM AND KERN EDUCATION JUSTICE COLLABORATIVE CONTINUED ORGANIZING FOR FAIR SCHOOL FUNDING AND RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PRACTICES. DHF ALSO CARRIED FORWARD LEGAL ACTION CHALLENGING THE APPROVAL OF A CHARTER SCHOOL THAT THREATENED STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENGLISH LEARNERS, UNDERSCORING THE FOUNDATION'S COMMITMENT TO EDUCATIONAL EQUITY AND COMMUNITY VOICE.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 January 2004.

    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.

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