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El Centro Hispano Inc

EIN 13-4149424 · White Plains, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ASSIST, SUPPORT AND STRENGTHEN THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY, TO HELP THEM BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT, AND TO EASE THIER TRANSITION INTO THIER NEW CULTURE WHILE MAINTAINING AND ENRICHING THIER OWN.

Income
$929,495
Spending
$814,719
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
13.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 47%
Employees
18
Volunteers
108
Highest pay
$42,224, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 December 31, 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 (1)
  1. $672,871 spent. EDUCATIONAL: WE SERVE K-12 GRADE STUDENTS AND OFFER EARLY LITERACY INSTRUCTION FOR K-3RD GRADERS, COMPUTER LAB AND STUDY SKILLS ARE OFFERED TO OUR 4TH&5TH GRADERS, 6TH GRADERS RECEIVE TUTORING AND MENTORING SUPPORT. SATURDAY ACADEMY PROVIDES TUTORING AND SUPPORT FOR 7TH GRADERS AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. THE HOMEWORK CENTER PROVIDES ACEDEMIC SUPPORT TO STUDENTS K-12 MONDAY-FRIDAY FROM 3:30-5:30. COMPUTERS: CLASSES FOR ADULT LEARNERS ARE PROVIDED WHO ARE INSTRUCTED IN THREE LEVELS OF MICROSOFT OFFICE SOFTWARE, RESULTING IN A COMPLETION CERTIFICATE. THESE CLASSES ALLOW ADULTS TO QUALIFY FOR BETTER-PAYING JOBS, HELP THEM RUN THIER OWN BUSINESS OR HELP PARENTS ASSIST CHILDREN WITH COMPUTER-RELATED HOMEWORK. CORE PROGRAMMING: OUR OFFICE PROVIDES REFERRAL SERVICES, INCLUDING HOUSING AND JOB LISTINGS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO INDIVIDUALS, WHO CAME TO THE CENTER. WE PROVIDE TRANSLATIONS SERVICES OF DOCUMENTS, PHONE CALLS TO DOCTORS, SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS AND OTHER REQUESTED SERVICES. EDUCATIONAL: WE SERVE K-12 GRADE STUDENTS AND OFFER EARLY LITERACY INSTRUCTION FOR K-3RD GRADERS, COMPUTER LAB AND STUDY SKILLS ARE OFFERED TO OUR 4TH&5TH GRADERS, 6TH GRADERS RECEIVE TUTORING AND MENTORING SUPPORT. SATURDAY ACADEMY PROVIDES TUTORING AND SUPPORT FOR 7TH GRADERS AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. THE HOMEWORK CENTER PROVIDES ACEDEMIC SUPPORT TO STUDENTS K-12 MONDAY-FRIDAY FROM 3:30-5:30. COMPUTERS: CLASSES FOR ADULT LEARNERS ARE PROVIDED WHO ARE INSTRUCTED IN THREE LEVELS OF MICROSOFT OFFICE SOFTWARE, RESULTING IN A COMPLETION CERTIFICATE. THESE CLASSES ALLOW ADULTS TO QUALIFY FOR BETTER-PAYING JOBS, HELP THEM RUN THIER OWN BUSINESS OR HELP PARENTS ASSIST CHILDREN WITH COMPUTER-RELATED HOMEWORK. CORE PROGRAMMING: OUR OFFICE PROVIDES REFERRAL SERVICES, INCLUDING HOUSING AND JOB LISTINGS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO INDIVIDUALS, WHO CAME TO THE CENTER. WE PROVIDE TRANSLATIONS SERVICES OF DOCUMENTS, PHONE CALLS TO DOCTORS, SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS AND OTHER REQUESTED SERVICES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 November 6, 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 December 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 January 2001.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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