Little Angels of Mary
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
*NONPROFIT PURPOSE*: Little Angels of Mary is organized exclusively for charitable purposes under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code. *SPECIFIC PURPOSE*: Little Angels of Mary's mission is to be instruments of God's love by providing nutritional support and quality education for disadvantaged children and youth, and creating entrepreneurial opportunities for women from marginalized and indigenous communities in Guatemala. Little Angels of Mary and its members acknowledge their shared responsibility in the human family to leave a legacy of kindness and love in their Common Home. Therefore, this Corporation shall seek to work in collaboration with other entities and individuals in the U.S. and around the globe to raise awareness on social injustices, promote solidarity and give everyone the opportunity to practice generosity and compassion.
- Income
- $83,707
- Spending
- $71,901
- Reserves
- 4.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 58%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (2)
- $42,037 spent. PRESCHOOL PROGRAM: 2024 marked the second year of operations of Little Angels of Mary's preschool in a rural and indigenous community of Santa Apolonia, where 69% of the children under the age of 5 are chronically malnourished and preschool education was non-existent. Little Angels of Mary provided early childhood education in Spanish and Kaqchikel (their native Mayan language) to 16 children ages 4 to 6, and daily nutritious meals for 28 preschool and elementary school students. The children enrolled in the preschool program showed significant improvements in their physical and cognitive growth. The community is now more aware of the importance of education and good nutrition for their children. The preschool program also implemented adult literacy classes with 12 young women and mothers who did not know how to read and write. Women as old as 55 are now able to count from 0 to 60 and write their name for the first time in their lives. The example set by Little Angels of Mary has inspired and empowered the community leaders to organize themselves to renovate the facilities of their local school and even create other development projects for their community.
- $23,989 spent. MAYAN ARTISAN PROGRAM: Little Angels of Mary provided two full scholarships to 2 young indigenous women to learn professional dressmaking with an emphasis on traditional indigenous clothing. These new skills are helping the community as a whole to preserve their Mayan culture while encouraging the recipients to become entrepreneurs. Thanks to their enthusiasm, the two young women bought their own professional sewing machine to start a small business. The Mayan Artisan Program also supported 17 indigenous women to generate a sustainable income for their families through the traditional beaded items and other handicrafts they make. With the help of volunteers in the U.S., Little Angels of Mary helped the artisans to sell their creations at craft fairs, churches, bazaars and other venues. The sales revenue is reinvested in Little Angels of Mary's mission to help improve sustainably the lives of people in marginalized communities.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 July 2024.
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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