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Center for Latino Progress Connecticut Puerto Rican Forum Inc

EIN 06-1385027 · Hartford, CT

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ADVANCE THE SOCIOECONOMIC CONDITIONS OF THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE, WITH EMPHASIS ON HISPANICS, THROUGH EDUCATION, TRAINING, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND ADVOCACY.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
9.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 80%
Employees
29
Highest pay
$85,000, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 88 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 75 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $964,215 spent. TO EDUCATE AND CREATE JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINORITIES IN THE GREATER HARTFORD AREA.
  2. YOUTH SERVICES PROGRAM: THE CENTER PARTNERS WITH CAPITAL WORKFORCE PARTNERS TO PROVIDE HARTFORDS YOUTH THE SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT AND LEARNING PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM IS A TIER STRUCTURED 5-6 WEEK, SUMMER WORK AND LEARN EXPERIENCE IN JULY AND AUGUST DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS BETWEEN GRADES 8 AND 12. THROUGH A STRUCTURED, TIERED APPROACH TO LEARNING AND WORKING, THE FUTURE WORKFORCE IS BETTER EQUIPPED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN SECONDARY EDUCATION AND CAREER.
  3. BICI CO. PROGRAM, IMPROVES YOUTH AND ADULT SAFETY, WHILE ALSO INCREASING OUR COMMUNITYS MOBILITY AND ACCESS TO JOBS. BICI IS THE SPANISH NICKNAME FOR BICICLETA (BICYCLE) AND CO. REPRESENTS OUR COMUNIDAD (COMMUNITY). LOCATED AT 95-97 PARK STREET AT THE EDGE OF DOWNTOWN, BICI CO. IS A BIKE STOREFRONT AND WELCOMING SPACE FOR BOTH ENTHUSIASTS AND THE BICYCLE CURIOUS. BICI CO. HAS EXPANDED TO INCLUDE YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR ADULTS AND YOUTH INCLUDING A FULLY FUNCTIONING BIKE SHOP STOREFRONT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1994.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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