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Familias En Accion

EIN 93-1284335 · Portland, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FAMILIAS EN ACCIN IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT ADVANCES LATIN HEALTH AND WELLNESS THROUGH EDUCATION, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, AND PROGRAMS THAT UPLIFT COMMUNITY WISDOM AND STRENGTH. OUR PROMISE IS TO BE PRESENT, TO ENGAGE, AND TO BE RELENTLESS IN THE PURSUIT OF HEALTH JUSTICE.

Income
$3.0 million
Spending
$3.1 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
10.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 50%
Employees
29
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$118,396, executive dir.

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: 71 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 43% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 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

    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 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 (7)
  1. $778,245 spent. HEALTH NAVIGATION PROGRAM OUR PROGRAM INCLUDES A COLLABORATIVE TEAM OF COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS (CHWS) WHO ASSIST LATIN COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH ACCESSING, UNDERSTANDING, AND NAVIGATING SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES. THE CHWS HELP INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH A CHRONIC DISEASE, OR IN NEED OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES, ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS AND IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE.
  2. $653,461 spent. CHW WORKFORCE PROGRAM OUR PROGRAM AIMS TO STRENGTHEN THE LATIN COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER (CHW) WORKFORCE BY PROVIDING TRAINING, CERTIFICATION SUPPORT, CONTINUING EDUCATION, CAREER SUPPORT, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. THE PROGRAM WORKS TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO CERTIFICATION AND ADVOCATES FOR POLICIES THAT SUPPORT THE CHW WORKFORCE.
  3. $459,502 spent. NUTRITIONAL HEALTH PROGRAM OUR PROGRAM PROVIDES FAMILIES WITH NUTRITIOUS, CULTURALLY TAILORED FOODS SO THAT THEY EXPERIENCE LESS STRESS AROUND HOW TO FEED THEIR FAMILIES BECAUSE THEY KNOW WHERE AND HOW TO ACCESS FOOD. THE PROGRAM OFFERS CULTURALLY SPECIFIC NUTRITION EDUCATION AND FRESH FOOD BOX DELIVERIES TO LATIN FAMILIES EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY.
  4. $412,737 spent. CLIMATE AND HEALTH PROGRAM THE PROGRAM ADDRESSES THE DISPROPORTIONATE HEALTH EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON LATIN FAMILIES THROUGH EDUCATION, ENGAGEMENT, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZING. THE PROGRAM AIMS TO DEEPEN COMMUNITY KNOWLEDGE ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE SO THAT PARTICIPANTS CAN CARE FOR THEIR HEALTH, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THEIR COMMUNITIES IN THE FACE OF A RAPIDLY CHANGING CLIMATE.
  5. $360,779 spent. SEXUAL HEALTH PROGRAM - OUR PROGRAM ENGAGES LATIN COMMUNITIES TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT COMMUNITY-DRIVEN SOLUTIONS THAT ADDRESS THE IMPACT OF HIV AND OTHER STIS ON FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES. THE PROGRAM AIMS TO REDUCE HIV INFECTIONS AND THE TRANSMISSION OF OTHER STIS THROUGH CULTURALLY RELEVANT EDUCATION, OUTREACH, AND RESOURCE NAVIGATION, WHILE FOSTERING COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT AND REDUCING FEAR AND STIGMA.
  6. $117,083 spent. LATIN HEALTH EQUITY CONFERENCE FAMILIAS EN ACCIN HOSTS THE ANNUAL LATIN HEALTH EQUITY CONFERENCE WHICH IS A FORUM TO FOCUS ON A NEW HEALTH TOPIC EACH YEAR THAT IMPACTS LATIN HEALTH AND WELLNESS, THROUGH RESEARCH, PROGRAMS AND POLICIES. THE CONFERENCE INCLUDES A LOCAL OR NATIONAL KEYNOTE SPEAKER TO ADDRESS THE LATEST IN LATIN HEALTH ISSUES. THE EMPHASIS OF THE EVENT IS TO BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN HEALTH RESEARCH AND PRACTICE TO DEVELOP HEALTH EQUITY STRATEGIES FOR LATINS. THE TARGET AUDIENCE OF THE CONFERENCE ARE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND ADMINISTRATORS; REPRESENTATIVES FROM COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS; CITY, COUNTY, AND STATE PERSONNEL; PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTITIONERS; EDUCATORS AND RESEARCHES; AND STUDENTS.
  7. $35,340 spent. LIDERES NATURALES FAMILIAS EN ACCIN ARE FISCAL SPONSORS FOR THE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION, LIDERES NATURALES. THE GROUP LEVERAGES THE POWER OF EXISTING COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS TO ADDRESS ISSUES LIKE HEALTH DISPARITIES AND ECONOMIC CHALLENGES, PARTICULARLY WITHIN THE LATINO COMMUNITY. THEIR FOCUS AREAS ARE HEALTH EQUITY, ECONOMIC STABILITY, HOUSING STABILITY, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.

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 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 June 2025.

    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 May 2000.

    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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