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Mariposa Women and Family Center

EIN 95-3626580 · Orange, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF MARIPOSA WOMEN AND FAMILY CENTER IS TO HELP WOMEN AND FAMILIES MAKE POSITIVE CHANGES IN THEIR LIVES.

Income
$5.3 million
Spending
$4.9 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
3.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 48%
Employees
61
Volunteers
35
Highest pay
$169,723, president and 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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 48% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 69% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 11 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 (3)
  1. $784,653 spent. CALWORKS PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES TO WELFARE TO WORK RECIPIENTS AND IS FUNDED BY THE SOCIAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION THROUGH ORANGE COUNTY'S HEALTH CARE AGENCY. THE GOAL OF THE CALWORKS PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING TO RECIPIENTS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING MENTAL HEALTH BARRIERS TO ENTERING THE WORKFORCE.
  2. $1.4 million spent. COMMUNITY COUNSELING PROGRAM (HYBRID CCP): THIS PROGRAM OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME CLIENTS. IT IS OPEN TO WOMEN, MEN, AND CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. THE VISION IS TO CREATE A COMMUNITY WHERE ALL WOMEN AND FAMILIES IN ORANGE COUNTY HAVE ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY, LOW-COST, SPECIALIZED MENTAL HEALTH AND RECOVERY SERVICES, EMPOWERING THEM TO ACHIEVE LASTING POSITIVE CHANGE AND LIVE HEALTHIER, HAPPIER LIVES WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT.
  3. $1.9 million spent. ENHANCED CARE MANAGEMENT AND TREATMENT (ECMT) PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES A RANGE OF SERVICES FOR THOSE WITH LIFE CHALLENGES, SUCH AS HOMELESSNESS OR TRANSITIONING AFTER INCARCERATION. SERVICES INCLUDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING SOLUTIONS, ACCESS TO RESOURCES NEEDED AND BENEFITS, AND ASSISTANCE WITH NETWORK SUPPORT CONNECTION

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 June 1982.

    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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