The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO COMBINING EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY TO EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN ORDER TO STRENGTHEN THE VOICE OF THE LATINO COMMUNITY BASED ON THE BELIEF THAT THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO SUPPORT LATINO FAMILIES IS BY BUILDING UPON THEIR EXISTING STRENGTHS AND FOSTERING THEIR SELF-SUFFICIENCY. CHCF PROVIDES A NUMBER OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND EARLY CARE & EDUCATION INSTITUTE. OUR SERVICES AMPLIFY THE VOICE OF OUR COMMUNITIES ON THE LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL LEVELS AROUND THE ISSUES OF CHILD WELFARE, EARLY CARE, EDUCATION, JUVENILE JUSTICE, AND WELL-BEING OF LATINO CHILDREN. CHCF IS CREATING A SHARED PROSPERITY FOR ALL AMERICANS.
- Income
- $13.9 million
- Spending
- $13.8 million
- Spent on programs
- 84%
- Reserves
- 0.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 85%
- Employees
- 153
- Volunteers
- 54
- Highest pay
- $259,125, president and ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.7 months of spending.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 53% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 34% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1584% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2513 of 13 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 (6)
- $5.1 million spent. FAMILY CHILD CARE NETWORK - CHCF FCCN SERVES AFFILIATED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. CHILDREN RECEIVE SUPPORT SERVICES FROM THE NETWORK IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, HEALTH, SAFETY AND NUTRITION. OUR PROVIDERS RECEIVE RESOURCES THAT ALLOW THEM TO DEVELOP PROFESSIONALLY UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF PROFESSIONALS WHO SPECIALIZE IN EACH AREA.OUR COMMITMENT TO FAMILIES HAS LED US TO DEVELOP COMMUNITY STRATEGIES THAT ENCOURAGE FAMILIES TO ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, IN THEIR CHILD CARE PROGRAMS AND IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.FCCN HAS CONNECTED WITH THE BRONX COMMUNITY THROUGH FACE-TO-FACE ACTIVITIES THAT INCLUDE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND MATERIALS, LITERACY PROMOTION, SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE IN EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES, FOOD AND SCHOOL SUPPLY DONATIONS TO THE COMMUNITY WE SERVE.
- $2.9 million spent. EARLY HEAD START - OUR EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE, HIGH-QUALITY CHILDCARE SERVICES TO 223 CHILDREN IN THE BRONX AND BROOKLYN, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TRUSTED CHILDCARE PROVIDERS AND A CENTER-BASED PROGRAM IN THE BRONX. OUR HOLISTIC APPROACH ENCOMPASSES THE ENTIRE FAMILY, CHILDCARE PROVIDERS, AND THE COMMUNITY, FOSTERING A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL GROWTH, AND SCHOOL READINESS.WE OFFER FREE EDUCATIONAL CHILDCARE SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE, HOMELESS FAMILIES, AND OTHER VULNERABLE POPULATIONS. OUR PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT FAMILIES IN ACHIEVING THEIR GOALS, PROVIDING A FOUNDATION FOR LONG-TERM SUCCESS AND STABILITY. OUR PROGRAM WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CHILDCARE PROVIDERS TO OFFER THE NECESSARY SUPPORTS TO THE FAMILIES THEY SERVE. THIS COLLABORATIVE APPROACH ENSURES THAT FAMILIES RECEIVE COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES, INCLUDING:- FREE DIAPERS, WIPES, NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND FORMULA THROUGHOUT OUR PROGRAM- INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE FOR FAMILIES- ACCESS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND REFERRALS- OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT AND EDUCATIONIN OUR CENTER-BASED PROGRAM, WE EMPLOY THE REGGIO EMILIA APPROACH, A CHILD-LED AND INQUIRY-BASED METHOD THAT FOSTERS CURIOSITY, CREATIVITY, AND CRITICAL THINKING. THIS APPROACH:- ENCOURAGES CHILDREN TO EXPLORE AND LEARN AT THEIR OWN PACE- EMPHASIZES HANDS-ON, EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING- SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF ESSENTIAL SKILLS, INCLUDING PROBLEM-SOLVING, COMMUNICATION, AND COLLABORATION- PREPARES CHILDREN FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND BEYONDOUR REGGIO EMILIA-INSPIRED PROGRAM HAS A PROFOUND IMPACT ON THE CHILDREN WE SERVE:- INCREASED CURIOSITY AND CREATIVITY: CHILDREN DEVELOP A LOVE OF LEARNING AND EXPLORATION, DRIVING THEIR ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL GROWTH.- IMPROVED SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILLS: CHILDREN LEARN ESSENTIAL SKILLS, INCLUDING EMPATHY, SELF-REGULATION, AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION.- ENHANCED CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM-SOLVING: CHILDREN DEVELOP THE ABILITY TO THINK CRITICALLY AND APPROACH PROBLEMS WITH CREATIVITY AND CONFIDENCE.- STRONGER FAMILY ENGAGEMENT: OUR PROGRAM FOSTERS A SENSE OF COMMUNITY, ENCOURAGING FAMILIES TO PARTICIPATE IN THEIR CHILD'S EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT.BY PROVIDING FREE, HIGH-QUALITY CHILDCARE SERVICES AND SUPPORTING FAMILIES AND CHILDCARE PROVIDERS, OUR EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM EMPOWERS YOUNG MINDS, FOSTERS HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT, AND SETS THE STAGE FOR LONG-TERM SUCCESS.
- $1.6 million spent. EARLY CARE & EDUCATION INSTITUTE- AIMS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF CHILDCARE PROGRAMS AND EDUCATION FOR YOUNG, PRIMARILY LATINO, CHILDREN IN NEW YORK CITY THROUGH THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR EDUCATORS AND THE EDUCATION OF THEIR PARENTS. THE INSTITUTE ACCOMPLISHES ITS MISSION BY GUIDING PARTICIPANTS THROUGH COURSES, WORKSHOPS, AND HANDS-ON SUPPORT, TAILORED SPECIFICALLY FOR EDUCATORS THAT SERVE HISPANIC NYC CHILDREN AND OFFERED IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH.
- $1.2 million spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - THE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT HAS DESIGNED ITS PROGRAMS TO CULTIVATE ESSENTIAL 21ST-CENTURY SKILLS, INCLUDING CRITICAL THINKING, PROBLEM-SOLVING, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, AND LIFE SKILLS, THROUGH A DIVERSE RANGE OF ENRICHMENT AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. DUE TO OUR STRONG PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE SCHOOLS, OUR PROGRAMS HAVE ACCESS TO SCHOOL ACADEMIC PORTALS FOR LITERACY AND MATH, ENABLING US TO PROVIDE TARGETED SUPPORT THAT HELPS STUDENTS STRENGTHEN THEIR SKILLS AND ACHIEVE OR EXCEED THEIR EXPECTED GRADE LEVEL. IN ADDITION TO FOSTERING ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, THESE PROGRAMS EMPHASIZE SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, EQUIPPING STUDENTS WITH THE TOOLS NECESSARY FOR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS.OUR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS OPERATE FIVE (5) DAYS A WEEK FROM 2:00 PM TO 6:00 PM, OFFERING A DYNAMIC SELECTION OF ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES SUCH AS THE ARTS (DANCE AND DRAMA), COOKING CLUBS, SPORTS AND FITNESS, STEAM, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY WORD PROJECTS, JOURNALISM, PROJECT-BASED LEARNING, MONTHLY THEMES AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL). TO ENSURE ACADEMIC RIGOR AND INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT, EACH PROGRAM IS STAFFED WITH ONE TO TWO DOE-CERTIFIED TEACHERS WHO SERVE AS EDUCATION SPECIALISTS, PROVIDING PERSONALIZED TUTORING AND TAILORED LESSON PLANS IN BOTH ONE-ON-ONE AND GROUP SETTINGS.ADDITIONALLY, THE OPENING DOORS TO THE FUTURE (ODF) PROGRAM DELIVERS A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF WORKSHOPS AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR, AIMED AT PREPARING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR COLLEGE AND CAREER SUCCESS. THROUGH STRUCTURED ACTIVITIES, PARTICIPANTS GAIN A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF PROFESSIONAL WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS, DEVELOP MARKETABLE SKILLS, AND ENGAGE IN SELF-DISCOVERY TO IDENTIFY THEIR STRENGTHS, CHALLENGES, AND CAREER INTERESTS. THE ODF CURRICULUM INCLUDES RESUME AND COVER LETTER WRITING, MOCK INTERVIEWS, PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE GUIDANCE, FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT, CYBERSECURITY TRAINING, CAREER AND COLLEGE PANELS, AND INDUSTRY EXPLORATION FIELD TRIPS, ENSURING THAT STUDENTS ARE WELL-EQUIPPED TO NAVIGATE THEIR FUTURE ENDEAVORS WITH CONFIDENCE.
- $784,527 spent. SOCIAL SERVICES - THE CHCF SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT IS A DEDICATED TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS COMMITTED TO HELPING ASYLUM-SEEKING FAMILIES REBUILD THEIR LIVES WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT. WE PROVIDE ESSENTIAL SUPPORT AND RESOURCES TO FAMILIES WHO ARRIVE AT THE SANCTUARY SHELTER.OUR CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES ARE PERSONALIZED AND TAILORED TO MEET EACH RESIDENT'S UNIQUE NEEDS. EVERY FAMILY IS ASSIGNED A DEDICATED CASE MANAGER WHO WORKS CLOSELY WITH THEM TO UNDERSTAND THEIR NEEDS AND PROVIDE TAILORED REFERRALS TO LEGAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, PUBLIC BENEFITS ADVOCACY, AND COMMUNITY AGENCIES. OUR CASE MANAGERS ACT AS LIAISONS BETWEEN THE CLIENTS AND COMMUNITY AGENCIES, ENSURING THAT THE CLIENTS RECEIVE THE BEST SUPPORT AND CARE POSSIBLE.WE UNDERSTAND THAT FINDING A SAFE AND STABLE HOME IS CRUCIAL FOR ASYLUM-SEEKING FAMILIES, AND OUR TEAM INCLUDES A HOUSING SPECIALIST WHO HELPS CLIENTS APPLY FOR AND PURSUE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES. OUR HOUSING SPECIALIST GUIDES THEM THROUGH THE PROCESS AND PROVIDES THE NECESSARY SUPPORT AND RESOURCES TO FIND A SAFE AND STABLE HOME.APART FROM CASE MANAGEMENT AND HOUSING SERVICES, WE ALSO PROVIDE CHILDREN'S SERVICES TO SUPPORT THE YOUNG RESIDENTS IN OUR SHELTER. OUR CHILDREN'S SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO PROMOTE LEARNING, CREATIVITY, AND SOCIALIZATION IN A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. FOR PRESCHOOLERS WE OFFER A RANGE OF ACTIVITIES, FROM STORY TIME TO ARTS AND CRAFTS, WHICH TAKE PLACE EVERY DAY. AFTER SCHOOL, ON BREAKS, AND THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER, SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN GET HOMEWORK HELP AND PARTICIPATE IN ARTS AND CRAFTS, MUSIC AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND TRIPS. CHCF COLLABORATES WITH A DIVERSE NETWORK OF ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING RFK, HISPANIC FEDERATION, GOYA, GIRL SCOUTS, RED CROSS, AND MANY MORE, TO AMPLIFY OUR IMPACT AND MAKE A MEANINGFUL DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF THOSE WE SERVE.
- $47,968 spent. POLICY - THE POLICY DEPARTMENT CONDUCTS RESEARCH ON POLICIES, ANALYZES LEGISLATION, AND ADVOCATES AROUND ISSUES OF EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION, PRE-K-12 EDUCATIONAL EQUITY IN OPPORTUNITY AND RESOURCES, AND INTERSECTIONAL FAMILY NEEDS AND BARRIERS IN ACCESS TO RESOURCES AND SERVICES. THE POLICY DEPARTMENT FURTHER FORMS AND WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COALITIONS TOWARDS THOSE ENDS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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 September 7, 2026.
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 September 30, 2026.
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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 1983.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 7, 2026.
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