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Para Los Ninos

EIN 95-3443276 · Los Angeles, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak42 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PARA LOS NINOS (PLN) IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PARTNERS WITH CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH INTEGRATED EDUCATION, WELLNESS, SUPPORT, AND ADVOCACY TO ADDRESS INDIVIDUAL AND SYSTEMIC BARRIERS AND CREATE PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS.

Income
$55.1 million
Spending
$56.9 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 88%
Employees
1,243
Volunteers
878
Highest pay
$336,800, president & ceo

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

Weak: 42 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 56% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    23 of 23 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 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 (6)
  1. $15.7 million spent. CHARTER SCHOOLS - ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO DEVELOP CHILDREN'S RESILIENCY AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION IN INSTRUCTION, LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION, AND INVOLVEMENT IN A CARING COMMUNITY. THE ATTRIBUTES OF THESE PROGRAMS FURTHER THE CHILDREN'S UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD AND INTEREST IN THE PURSUIT OF LEARNING. DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD, APPROXIMATELY 1,000 STUDENTS WERE PROVIDED SERVICES.
  2. $12.7 million spent. EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT CENTERS THAT PROVIDE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN FROM SIX WEEKS TO FIVE YEARS OF AGE. THE CENTERS ALSO PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND SNACKS, AND A WIDE ARRAY OF FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES. DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD, OVER 300 STUDENTS WERE PROVIDED SERVICES.
  3. $7.3 million spent. CLINICAL SERVICES - OUR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES OFFER THERAPEUTIC SERVICES TO CHILDREN 0-21 YEARS OF AGE INCLUDING SPECIALIZED BIRTH TO 5 SERVICES AS WELL AS TRAUMA SPECIFIC SUPPORTS. OUR PROGRAM WORKS COLLABORATIVELY WITH OUR EARLY EDUCATION SITES, CHARTER SCHOOLS AND OUR OTHER PROGRAMS IN STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES, SUPPORTING THE CHILD OR YOUTH ALONG WITH THEIR CAREGIVERS AND TEACHERS. OUR PROGRAM PROVIDED MORE THAN 12,000 MENTAL HEALTH SESSIONS.
  4. $4.7 million spent. YOUTH WORKFORCE SERVICES - WE PREPARE OVER 1,000 YOUTH (AGES 14 TO 30) IN EAST LOS ANGELES ANNUALLY FOR SUCCESS IN POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION AND THE WORKFORCE THROUGH PAID AND UNPAID WORK EXPERIENCE, CAREER COUNSELING, JOB PLACEMENT, MENTORING, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT.
  5. $3.9 million spent. FAMILY SERVICES - THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, FAMILIES RECEIVE FOOD, CLOTHING, AND SHELTER. PLN ALSO WORKS WITH FAMILIES TO ADDRESS EMOTIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND RELATED CONCERNS BY INTEGRATING A FULL RANGE OF ASSISTANCE TO IDENTIFY THE ROOT CAUSE OF THEIR PROBLEMS AND OFFER THEM SUPPORT TO MAKE POSITIVE CHANGES.
  6. $2.8 million spent. PARENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - PARA LOS NINOS RUNS PARENT ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS AT EACH OF OUR SCHOOL SITES AND WITHIN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE, TOUCHING HUNDREDS OF FAMILIES EACH YEAR.

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 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 June 2025.

    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 March 1980.

    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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