Metropolitan Area Advisory Com on Anti-Poverty of San Diego Cnty Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
WELFAREMAXIMIZING SELF-SUFFICIENCY WITH FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS THROUGH HIGH-QUALITY PROGRAMS AND ADVOCACY IN OUR COMMUNITIES.
- Income
- $82.2 million
- Spending
- $66.5 million
- Spent on programs
- 88%
- Reserves
- 5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 55%
- Employees
- 592
- Volunteers
- 937
- Highest pay
- $399,882, ceo
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
Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.0 months of spending.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 75% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 20% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1588% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2514 of 14 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (6)
- $36.4 million spent. MAAC Child Development Program (CDP) includes Early Head Start (EHS), Head Start (HS) and the California State Preschool Program (CSPP). These prorgrams engage families, staff and the community to improve the lives of low-income children by offering comprehensive child development services that are family-focused such as early childhood education, health and well-being, nutrition and social services to eligible children (birth to five years of age) and their families throughout north San Diego County. Offering far beyond a traditional preschool model, MAAC CDP delivers a comprehensive program designed to meet the needs of eligible families. Over 1,160 eligible children and their families in San Diego's North County are served by these programs. CDP ensures children ages 0-3 (EHS), and 3-5 (HS & CSPP) and their families are provided with services to promote optimum physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth. MAAC CDP continues focusing on targeted School Readiness Goals for all children and collaborating with families on their individual goals and supporting these efforts through the Parent, Family, Community Engagement Framework which includes working in collaboration with our many community partners to provide enhanced services to support the growing needs of our families. In addition, MAAC CDP goals are accomplished by engaging parents in program governance, administration, and supporting the overall growth of children, families and staff through the development of advocacy and leadership skills, skill building, and career pathway opportunities. The ultimate goal is to develop a greater degree of self-sufficiency among families, foster a positive impact in their lives, and promote School Readiness for all children. TO PROMOTE OPTIMUM PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH. MAAC CDP CONTINUES FOCUSING ON TARGETED SCHOOL READINESS GOALS FOR ALL CHILDREN AND COLLABORATING WITH FAMILIES ON THEIR INDIVIDUAL GOALS AND SUPPORTING THESE EFFORTS THROUGH THE PARENT, FAMILY, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FRAMEWORK WHICH INCLUDES WORKING IN COLLABORATION WITH OUR MANY COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO PROVIDE ENHANCED SERVICES TO SUPPORT THE GROWING NEEDS OF OUR FAMILIES. IN ADDITION, MAAC CDP GOALS ARE ACCOMPLISHED BY ENGAGING PARENTS IN PROGRAM GOVERNANCE, ADMINISTRATION, AND SUPPORTING THE OVERALL GROWTH OF CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND STAFF THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF ADVOCACY AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS, SKILL BUILDING, AND CAREER PATHWAY OPPORTUNITIES. THE ULTIMATE GOAL IS TO DEVELOP A GREATER DEGREE OF SELF-SUFFICIENCY AMONG FAMILIES, FOSTER A POSITIVE IMPACT IN THEIR LIVES, AND PROMOTE SCHOOL READINESS FOR ALL CHILDREN.
- $8.0 million spent. GENERAL: Housing & Real Estate Development (RED) - MAAC manages 876 units across our six properties and 1 partner property (Valencia Pointe in southeast San Diego). Our current portfolio includes the following locations Hillside Views Oak Park, Mercado Barrio Logan, San Martin de Porres Spring Valley, Laurel Tree Carlsbad, Seniors on Broadway Chula Vista, and Villa Lakeshore -- Lakeside. Our 2024 priorities included closing and breaking ground at our Laurel Tree Apartments in Carlsbad and securing funding to rehabilitate existing eligible assets in our portfolio (Seniors on Broadway in Chula Vista) and securing funding for (and control of) sites to construct new multi-family affordable housing communities within San Diego County. CLOSINGS: In 2024, we secured funding for the rehabilitation of Laurel Tree Apartments and Seniors on Broadway. MAAC was awarded an allocation of low-income housing tax credits and tax-exempt bonds for each of those properties. Laurel Tree closed in June and began construction in July 2024 with estimated completion in October 2025. Seniors on Broadway in Chula Vista closed financing in September 2025 and is now under way for a major rehab. Conversion of units to comply with Fair Housing and ADA is the primary scope of work along with various energy savings upgrades and solar PV. San Marin de Pores converted its construction financing to its permanent loan in October 2025 which included the final payout of developer fee as well as increasing its permanent loan to pay off some deferred fee. CIP: In October, construction rehab commenced Seniors on Broadway while the construction rehab on Laurel Tree was ongoing. FUNDING: MAAC submitted an application for CDBG for Mercado in 2025 with an award of $15,275,000 in March. RED applied for tax credits and tax-exempt bonds in September for Mercado as well. Award announcements are scheduled for November. MAAC also submitted an application to California HCD for AHSC funds for Ascencia in April 2025. Award announcements are scheduled for end of October.PIPELINE: As of December 31, 2023, MAAC has 916 units of affordable housing in pre-development: Ascencia (Escondido), Azuriik (National City), The Ivy (Escondido), and Sendero (San Diego). MAAC is also developing rehab projects for Seniors on Broadway and Mercado Apartments. MAAC is continuing to look to acquire new parcels to construct new multi-family affordable housing communities. CLOSINGS: IN 2023, WE SECURED FUNDING FOR THE NEW CONSTRUCTION OF 100 LARGEFAMILY APARTMENTS AT CREST ON IMPERIAL IN SAN DIEGO, AND TO REHABILITATE SAN MARTIN DE PORRES AND LAUREL TREE APARTMENTS; MAAC WAS AWARDED AN ALLOCATION OF LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDITS AND TAX-EXEMPT BONDS FOR EACH OF THOSE PROPERTIES. CREST ON IMPERIAL DID NOT CLOSE DUE TO RISING INTEREST RATES, COSTS (CONSTRUCTION, INSURANCE AND FINANCING), AND AN UNFORSEEN AND INSURMOUNTABLE FUNDING GAP THAT OCCURRED IN THE DAYS PRECEEDING CLOSING. SAN MARTIN DE PORRES CLOSED IN NOVEMBER AND EXPECTS TO BEGIN CONSTRUCTION IN JANUARY 2024 AND COMPLETE IN NOVEMBER 2024. LAUREL TREE APARTMENTS IS EXPECTED TO CLOSE BY MID JUNE, 2024 AND BEGIN CONSTRUCTION IN JULY 2024 AND COMPLETE IN OCTOBER 2024. CIP: IN Q4 2022 CONSTRUCTION COMMENCED ON VENTANA AL SUR (101 UNITS, SENIOR HOUSING INCLUDING 25 PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR FORMERLY HOMELESS) AND WAS 57% COMPLETE AS OF 12/31/23 WITH COMPLETION PROJECTED IN SEPTEMBER 2024. FUNDING: MAAC SUBMITTED AN APPLICATION FOR BRIDGE TO HOME FUNDS FOR CREST ON IMPERIAL IN DECEMBER 2023 WITH NOTICE OF AWARD ANTICIPATED IN Q1 2024. WE PLAN TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR TAX CREDITS AND TAX-EXEMPT BONDS IN Q1 2023 FOR SENIORS ON BROADWAY. PIPELINE: AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023 MAAC HAS 916 UNITS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN PREDEVELOPMENT: ASCENSIA (ESCONDIDO), AZURIIK (NATIONAL CITY), THE IVY (ESCONDIDO) AND SENDERO (SAN DIEGO). MAAC IS ALSO DEVELOPING REHAB PROJECTS FOR SENIORS ON BROADWAY AND MERCADO APARTMENTS. MAAC IS ALSO LOOKING TO ACQUIRE NEW PARCELS TO CONSTRUCT NEW MULTI-FAMILY AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMUNITIES.
- $3.8 million spent. The Healthy Homes Division provides weatherization services to low-income families in San Diego County since 1978. In 2024, MAAC weatherized a total of 941 households, helping homes save about 18% on heat and 7% on electricity annually. Health & Safety Measures installed were as follows: carbon monoxide alarms, heating source repairs/replacements, water heater repairs/replacements, cooking appliance repair/replacement, caulking, weather-stripping, door replacements, attic insulation and low flow shower heads. The Energy department assisted 2,133 households with their home energy assistance costs and their SDG&E shut-off notices. The goal of this program is to assist households increase the energy efficiency in their homes thereby reducing their energy cost while safeguarding their health and safety by providing assistance to struggling homeowners and renters to catch up with their increasingly mounting utility costs.
- $3.8 million spent. The Health Services Division operates Casa De Milagros a female drug and alcohol recovery home. This past year 80 women were admitted into the program. Our men's recovery home is Nosotros. Nosotros had 79 men admitted into the program. One hundred percent of the residents are housed upon their discharge. Families are being reunited and lives are being changed through these two recovery homes. MAAC Project's Driving under the Influence Program (DUIP) had 1,034 participants in the year 2024. MAAC successfully assisted 1,118 participants regain their driving privileges. Our goal is to help make our roadways safe for all.
- $3.6 million spent. The MAAC Community Charter School is a high school of choice authorized by the Sweetwater Union High School District. MCCS is located in Chula Vista, CA and is one of only two charter high schools in the area that target at-risk students between the ages of 14-24, who have struggled to succeed in large, traditional public schools. At MCCS, students have an extended opportunity to earn their high school diploma in a small learning community and supportive environment. MCCS is an Alternative School under the Dashboard Alternative School Status (DASS) program (previously ASAM), and serves aproximately 354 students with 195 averaged enrollment in grades 9-13. Multiple Career Pathway tracks provide students with core education and skill sets for career readiness. MCCS offers an academic curriculum that qualifies students for enrollment in college, university, and entrance into the military. A variety of learning styles are supported through a choice of programs including a classroom (seat-based) program, Independent Studies program, and YouthBuild Program (hybrid). The school culture at MCCS promotes individual leadership, community responsibility, and self-sufficiency. Demographics at MCCS include approximately 66% English Language Learners, and 58% of students qualify for free or reduced price lunch, 3% students with special needs, 8% homeless youth, and 0% foster youth. MCCS is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and graduated a total of 82 students in the 2024-25 school year. Total revenue from all programs in January - December 2024 was $4,250,130M and expenses $4,103,915M.
- $2.7 million spent. The Economic Development Division continued to promote economic mobility and self-sufficiency through its core program areas: Workforce Development, Family Asset Building, Income Supports, and Advocacy. In 2024, MAACs workforce programsUnidos in Finance and Next Level Youth and Parentprovided tuition and program support totaling $520,000 to 248 individuals, helping low-income adults prepare for high-growth, high-wage careers. Through the VITA program, over $2.1 million in tax refunds were returned to 2,282 households, strengthening financial stability for working families. Additionally, 256 individuals participated in financial empowerment workshops and coaching through MAACs Financial Empowerment Network. The Striving Towards Economic Prosperity (STEP) program provided employment placement assistance, access to public benefits, income tax assistance, and financial education to over 3,225 affordable housing tenants and community members. To support basic needs, MAAC provided $1.2 million in emergency assistance to 132 households in Vista and $1.7 million in utility bill payment assistance to 2,133 households, helping families remain housed and maintain essential services. Food security efforts reached 17,802 families, with $1.1 million worth of food distributed through community food bank events. As part of its sustainability and advocacy work, the Electric Vehicle Access Program secured $552,000 in incentives and rebates, enabling low-income consumers to purchase battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.
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
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 November 6, 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 January 1968.
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 November 4, 2026.
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