Mission
LavaMaeˣ is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing mobile showers and hygiene services to unhoused individuals, promoting hygiene as a human right and fostering community care through its Radical Hospitality® approach. The organization supports communities worldwide in establishing and maintaining similar programs through training, resources, and community engagement.
Basic Information
Founded in
2015
EIN
81-0832318
Total Assets
$41.11 thousand
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
At a Glance
LavaMaeˣ Connect
A global community connecting service providers to share resources for mobile hygiene programs.
Radical Hospitality®
Promoting dignity and respect by providing care wherever people are.
Creating Impact
Launching programs to serve 100,000 people by 2024.
Impact Stats
Recognition Year
2017 CNN Hero
Recognized for outstanding service and impact in the community.
Recognition Year
2017 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Awards
Awarded for innovative leadership and impact in the field.
Recognition Year
2015 Toyota's Mother of Invention
Honored for creativity and impactful solutions for social issues.
Past Events
Pop-Up Care Village
2022-12-01
Previous Pop-Up Care Village event providing essential services to unhoused individuals.
Annual Fundraiser
2022-06-15
Annual fundraiser to support mobile hygiene initiatives.
Hygiene Awareness Day
2022-03-29
Community outreach event focused on hygiene and wellness education.
Upcoming Events
December 2023 Pop-Up Care Village
2023-12-01
Join us for our next outreach event to provide hygiene services.
Learn MoreJanuary 2024 Community Shower Program Launch
2024-01-10
Launching a new series of community shower programs.
Learn More
Our Programs
Training & Toolkit Resources
Offers training and resources for starting mobile hygiene programs.
Learn MoreVolunteer Opportunities
Pop-Up Care Village Volunteer
Help provide hygiene and social services at community events.
Learn MoreCommunity Outreach Volunteer
Engage with the community to raise awareness of hygiene needs.
Learn MoreTestimonials
"LavaMaeˣ is about restoring dignity and transforming lives through the simple act of providing hygiene and care."
Doniece Sandoval
Founder
"Being part of LavaMaeˣ has changed my perspective on homelessness and taught me the real meaning of service."
Volunteer Participant
Volunteer
Impact Reports
MIP Score (Beta)
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Overall Score
57
40
/100
Program Expense Ratio
68.97%
8
/20
Program Revenue Growth
-96.37%
2
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.08006
20
/20
Working Capital Ratio
0.6347
8
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2022
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
| Category | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 1.308M | 98.66% |
| Program Services | 1K | 0.08% |
| Investment Income | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Notable Sources | 16.72K | 1.26% |
| Total Revenue | 1.326M | 100.00% |