Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts
THE MISSION CULTURAL CENTER FOR LATINO ARTS ("MCCLA") WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1977 BY ARTISTS AND COMMUNITY ACTIVISTS WITH A SHARED VISION TO PROMOTE, PRESERVE AND DEVELOP THE LATINO …
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Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts is a multicultural, multidisciplinary organization dedicated to advancing Latino art forms, nurturing artistic development, and supporting community artists through collaborative programs with arts, social, and humanitarian groups.
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The mission cultural center for latino arts ("mccla") was established in 1977 by artists and community activists with a shared vision to promote, preserve and develop the latino cultural arts that reflect the living tradition and experiences of chicano, mexican, central and south american, and caribbean people. The mccla makes the arts accessible as an essential element to community development and well being.mccla retails low cost arts education classes, cultural and artistic activities, screenprinting services, and space for creative expression, cultural celebration and community engagement. Mccla achieves so through service fees and admissions, individual donors, foundations, partnerships with the city of sf (sf arts commission), and project sponsors.
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 87% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 77% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMission Cultural Center for Latino Arts is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in San Francisco, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1978 and has been operating for 48 years. Its EIN is 942576484. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 25 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 942576484. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts is located in San Francisco, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1978 and has been active for 48 years. Its registered address is 2868 Mission St, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 49% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 75% for arts & culture charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 25 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 49% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts is a multicultural, multidisciplinary organization dedicated to advancing Latino art forms, nurturing artistic development, and supporting community artists through collaborative programs with arts, social, and humanitarian groups. Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1978.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 49% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 942576484, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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MISSION CULTURAL CENTER FOR LATINO ARTS is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Officers & trustees (10)
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 25 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 25 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1978
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts
- What is Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts?
- Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Francisco, United States. Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts is a multicultural, multidisciplinary organization dedicated to advancing Latino art forms, nurturing artistic development, and supporting community artists through collaborative programs with arts, social, and humanitarian groups.
- When was Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts founded?
- Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts was founded in 1978.
- Who leads Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts?
- Dr Martina Ayala serves as Executive Dir..
- Where is Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts located?
- Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, United States.
- What is Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 49% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts trustworthy?
- Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 942576484.
- What is Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts's website?
- https://www.missionculturalcenter.org