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Where it goes

Every dollar, tracked.

We publish our IRS Form 990 each year and maintain a Candid Gold transparency rating.

58%

Festival operations

Stage, sound, permits, security, sanitation, insurance. The three-day machine.

22%

Year-round programs

School workshops, cultural classes, Día de Muertos, community events.

9%

Reinita pageant

Costumes, scholarships, training, community appearance support.

7%

Community grants

Scholarships for Mexican-American students and micro-grants for small business.

4%

Admin & overhead

Accounting, website, basic ops. One of the lowest overhead ratios in West Michigan nonprofits.

Other ways to give

Not a credit card kind of person?

Mail a check

Made out to Mexican Heritage Association of West Michigan. Send to our Wyoming, MI mailbox.

Get mailing address →

Employer match

Many employers match charitable giving 1:1 or 2:1. Check with your HR team — we'll provide any paperwork.

Request matching docs →

Stock & DAF

Donor-advised funds and appreciated stock transfers accepted. Especially tax-efficient for end-of-year giving.

Contact our treasurer →

Legacy gifts

Include MHAWM in your estate plan and help fund the festival's next 50 years.

Planned giving info →
"
We sponsor every year because MHAWM does what they say. The money goes to the festival. The festival happens. The community shows up. It's one of the easiest calls we make.
— Mike R., R&R Heating & Cooling · Amigo sponsor since 2019