Asheville Latin Americans For Advancement Society -alas
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Asheville Latin Americans For Advancement Society -alas is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Asheville, North Carolina, registered in 2008, with $7,439 in FY2018 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 7152, Asheville, NC, 28802 EIN 20-0687542 Since 2008
Revenue (FY2018)
$7,439
▼ 43.1% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2018)
$6,322
Net assets
$11K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Asheville Latin Americans For Advancement Society -alas— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating21 mo reserves · +15% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Asheville Latin Americans For Advancement Society -alas: 21 mo reserves · +15% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Asheville Latin Americans For Advancement Society -alas— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Asheville Latin Americans For Advancement Society -alas: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 7152, Asheville, NC, 28802
- City
- Asheville
- State
- North Carolina
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Services for Specific Populations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $6,884 (FY2016) to $7,439 (FY2018) across 3 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2018)
Liabilities $0Net assets $11K
Operating margin
15.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$11K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$11K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $7,439▼43.1% | $6,322▲6.7% | $11,202▲56.7% | $11,202▼12.9% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $13,073▲89.9% | $5,925▼22.0% | $7,148▲38.9% | $12,866▲150% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $6,884 | $7,601 | $5,145 | $5,145 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $91K total
10 grants to Asheville Latin Americans For Advancement Society -alas totaling $91K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2024 | $10,676 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2023 | $6,788 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2022 | $16,287 |
| The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc | Building community & economic vitality | 2022 | $15,500 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2022 | $5,000 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2021 | $8,662 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2020 | $12,329 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Programs | 2020 | $5,000 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2018 | $5,164 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2017 | $5,164 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Asheville Latin Americans For Advancement Society -alas a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Asheville Latin Americans For Advancement Society -alas is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-0687542, based in Asheville, North Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Asheville Latin Americans For Advancement Society -alas's EIN?
- Asheville Latin Americans For Advancement Society -alas's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-0687542.
- How much revenue does Asheville Latin Americans For Advancement Society -alas report?
- Asheville Latin Americans For Advancement Society -alas reported $7,439 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2018 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Asheville Latin Americans For Advancement Society -alas have?
- CharityIndex grades Asheville Latin Americans For Advancement Society -alas C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Asheville Latin Americans For Advancement Society -alas (EIN 20-0687542) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.