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Nonprofit · EIN 95-2457354

METROPOLITAN AREA ADVISORY COM ON ANTI-POVERTY OF SAN DIEGO CNTY INC

Tax-exempt · CHULA VISTA, CA 91911

Financials

$68.6M$63.2M2023$82.2M$66.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of METROPOLITAN AREA ADVISORY COM ON ANTI-POVERTY OF SAN DIEGO CNTY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$82,199,728$66,483,760$15,715,968$177,560,863$132,512,619$45,048,244
December 31, 2023990$68,588,978$63,169,576$5,419,402$85,670,248$43,130,669$42,539,579
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$50,379,134
of which government grants
$44,970,157
Program service revenue
$21,024,681
Investment income
$10,576,155
Net gain from sales of assets
$10,390,485
Net income from fundraising events
-$166,183
Other revenue
$219,758

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$90,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$1,357,714
Other salaries and wages
$25,841,635
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$32,791,418
Professional fundraising fees
$17,553
Legal fees
$146,373
Accounting fees
$325,340
Occupancy
$2,021,410
Travel
$584,383
Program services (functional)
$58,515,190
Management and general (functional)
$7,526,848
Fundraising (functional)
$441,722

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$85,670,248
Total assets, end of year
$177,560,863
Total liabilities, end of year
$132,512,619
Net assets, end of year
$45,048,244
Land, buildings and equipment
$15,845,590
Net assets without donor restrictions
$43,744,472
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,303,772
Gross receipts
$85,429,734
Employees
592
Volunteers
937
Year formed
1965
State of legal domicile
CA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ARNULFO MANRIQUEZCEO
Trustee or director, Officer
40$376,900$22,982
AUSTIN J FOYECFO
Trustee or director, Officer
40$213,188$19,913
ADOLFO VENTURA–40$218,113$0
CHRISTOPHER M RAMIREZ–40$170,498$7,726
TAYLOR A MAURIELLO–40$166,897$0
NIKKI R ALCARAZ–40$153,805$7,693
ARIAS MARIE ARIAS–40$149,817$0
TRAVIS GREGORY–40$145,573$0
ALEXIS RENEE AVINA–40$129,438$15,685
SUSAN VILLAREAL–40$126,086$12,111
CHARLENE P CORNELIA–40$119,594$17,509
SHREYA SASAKISecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
Noerena LimonTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
Gustavo PerezChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
Patricia Prado-OlmosVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
8 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Darjene Graham-PerezDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Vanessa CadenaDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Alethea ArguilezDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Kirby BradyDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Nhu TranDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
David MiddletonDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Pablo AmayaDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Enrique MezaDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 24 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ARNULFO MANRIQUEZCEO
Officer
40$358,120$53,264
LISETTE ISLASEVP/CHIEF IMPACT OFFICER
Officer
40$259,188$28,887
AUSTIN FOYEVP/CFO
Officer
40$203,011$29,572
ADOLFO VENTURACOO
Officer
40$208,181$9,489
CHRISTOPHER RAMIREZDIRECTOR OF R/E DEVELOPMENT
Key employee
40$166,129$14,442
NIKKI ALCARAZCONTROLLER
Key employee
40$146,061$13,505
CLAUDIA ARREOLADIRECTOR OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Key employee
40$146,613$4,390
TRAVIS GREGORYDIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Highest-paid employee
40$143,682$5,608
TAYLOR MAURIELLOCHIEF OF PEOPLE OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
40$138,322$6,225
RICARDO MARINDIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Highest-paid employee
40$113,510$5,210
RYAN WOLFASST DIR. PROGRAM SUPPORT
Highest-paid employee
40$105,328$9,265
EDILKA KOYLASSISTANT CONTROLLER
Highest-paid employee
40$104,950$4,565
DAVID MIDDLETONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DARJENE GRAHAM-PEREZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ALETHEA ARGUILEZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
VANESSA CADENADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KIRBY BRADYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NOERENA LIMONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NHU TRANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PALOMA ANGUIANODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RODRIGO GUEVARAIMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
GUSTAVO PEREZCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
PATRICIA PRADO-OLMOSVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
SHREYA SASAKISECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1355 THIRD AVE, CHULA VISTA, CA 91911-4302
In care of
% FRANCIA BALUCA
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ARNULFO MANRIQUEZ, 1355 Third Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91911
Signed the 990
AUSTIN J FOYE, CFO
Phone
(619) 426-3595
Return prepared by
Boggeln & Company Inc

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-2457354 or by the name METROPOLITAN AREA ADVISORY COM ON ANTI-POVERTY OF SAN DIEGO CNTY INC.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

WELFAREMAXIMIZING SELF-SUFFICIENCY WITH FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS THROUGH HIGH-QUALITY PROGRAMS AND ADVOCACY IN OUR COMMUNITIES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • 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.
    Expenses $36,440,113
  • 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.
    Expenses $8,040,021 · revenue $11,409,031
  • 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.
    Expenses $3,849,055 · revenue $533,057
  • 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.
    Expenses $3,842,441 · revenue $4,607,713
  • 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.
    Expenses $3,613,704 · grants $90,000 · revenue $3,776,510
  • 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.
    Expenses $2,729,856 · revenue $698,370

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
95-2457354
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1968
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P40)
Assets (IRS master file)
$177,560,863
Income (IRS master file)
$85,429,734

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$82,199,728$66,483,760$177,560,863IRS
990December 2023$68,588,978$63,169,576$85,670,248XML
990December 2022$55,893,923$53,833,187$92,158,021IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 95-2457354).

Questions about METROPOLITAN AREA ADVISORY COM ON ANTI-POVERTY OF SAN DIEGO CNTY INC

What is the EIN of METROPOLITAN AREA ADVISORY COM ON ANTI-POVERTY OF SAN DIEGO CNTY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of METROPOLITAN AREA ADVISORY COM ON ANTI-POVERTY OF SAN DIEGO CNTY INC is 95-2457354.
Is METROPOLITAN AREA ADVISORY COM ON ANTI-POVERTY OF SAN DIEGO CNTY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1968.
Are donations to METROPOLITAN AREA ADVISORY COM ON ANTI-POVERTY OF SAN DIEGO CNTY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does METROPOLITAN AREA ADVISORY COM ON ANTI-POVERTY OF SAN DIEGO CNTY INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of METROPOLITAN AREA ADVISORY COM ON ANTI-POVERTY OF SAN DIEGO CNTY INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did METROPOLITAN AREA ADVISORY COM ON ANTI-POVERTY OF SAN DIEGO CNTY INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of METROPOLITAN AREA ADVISORY COM ON ANTI-POVERTY OF SAN DIEGO CNTY INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ARNULFO MANRIQUEZ.
Who are the officers and directors of METROPOLITAN AREA ADVISORY COM ON ANTI-POVERTY OF SAN DIEGO CNTY INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 23 people; 11 received compensation from the organization, the highest $376,900 (ARNULFO MANRIQUEZ, CEO).
How much revenue does METROPOLITAN AREA ADVISORY COM ON ANTI-POVERTY OF SAN DIEGO CNTY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $82,199,728, expenses of $66,483,760 and total assets of $177,560,863 at year end.

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