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Suenos Foundation

EIN 92-3222958 · Austin, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceGood88 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE SUENOS FOUNDATION IS TO CONNECT VULNERABLE POPULATIONS WITH COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES AND RESOURCES THAT AIM TO PROVIDE A BRIGHTER FUTURE ABUNDANT WITH PROMISE, PROSPERITY, AND PEACE.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$15,361
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
4
Highest pay
$138,000, board member

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

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

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 46% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 5 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (1)
  1. LEGAL SUPPORT CAN TRANSFORM LIVES, BUT FOR MANY YOUTH, NAVIGATING THE LEGAL SYSTEM NEEDS INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT AND SERVICES. THE SUENOS FOUNDATION WILL IDENTIFY THEIR SPECIFIC NEEDS AND CONNECT THEM WITH REPRESENTATION IN VARIOUS LEGAL SERVICES AREAS, INCLUDING IMMIGRATION, CRIMINAL, AND FAMILY AND PROBATE LAW. THE SUENOS FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. THE ORGANIZATION WILL PROVIDE SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO UNDERSERVED YOUTH AND FAMILIES WHO HAVE EXHAUSTED SERVICES PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED BY SOUTHWEST KEY PROGRAMS, AN ESTABLISHED SECTION 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION. THE ORGANIZATION WILL LAUNCH AND SUPPORT INITIATIVES THAT EDUCATE AND MOBILIZE YOUTH AND FAMILIES WHO ARE SEEKING SUPPORT SERVICES TO ENHANCE THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL SET AFTER RECEIVING SERVICES FROM SOUTHWEST KEY PROGRAMS. THE ORGANIZATION WILL PROVIDE CASE MANAGEMENT AND MENTORSHIP TO PROVIDE YOUTH AND FAMILIES WITH THE ABILITY TO TRANSITION FROM SOUTHWEST KEY PROGRAM'S CARE TO A CONTINUUM OF SERVICES AND RESOURCES THAT WILL ULTIMATELY EMPOWER THEM TO SUCCEED AND IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE. THE ORGANIZATION WILL PROVIDE SERVICES AND RESOURCES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: (I) LEGAL SERVICES, (II) MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND (III) EDUCATION SERVICES.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 October 2023.

    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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