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Centro De Los Derechos Del Migrante Inc

EIN 20-2588279 · Baltimore, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO RELIEVE THE POOR AND UNDERPRIVILEGED, ELIMINATE DISCRIMINATION, DEFEND HUMAN AND CIVIL RIGHTS SECURED BY LAW, AND MAINTAIN A PUBLIC INTEREST LAW FIRM.

Income
$2.7 million
Spending
$3.0 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
4.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 57%
Employees
18
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$204,063, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    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, 2024, 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. $1.9 million spent. OUTREACH AND EDUCATION - TARGETING A DIVERSE RANGE OF AUDIENCES, CDM PERFORMS A BROAD ARRAY OF OUTREACH AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, INCLUDING LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND "KNOW YOUR RIGHTS" TRAININGS. IN AN EFFORT TO PREVENT WORKPLACE ABUSES, CDM CONDUCTS PARTICIPATORY EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS (COVERING TOPICS, SUCH AS WAGE AND HOUR LAWS, HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS, RISK PREVENTION, CIVIL RIGHTS, AND POLICY DEVELOPMENTS PERTAINING TO LABOR MIGRATION PROGRAMS) WITH WORKERS WHO RESIDE IN COMMUNITIES IN MEXICO FROM WHICH MANY TRAVEL TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES.
  2. $520,244 spent. LEGAL SUPPORT - CDM IS A CRITICAL POINT OF CONTACT FOR MIGRANT WORKERS IN THE UNITED STATES, PROVIDING INTAKE, EVALUATION, REFERRAL AND OTHER LEGAL SERVICES FREE OF CHARGE FOR WORKERS WHO FACE WORKPLACE AND OTHER ABUSES. THROUGH CDM'S EXTENSIVE OUTREACH AND MOBILE WORKERS' RIGHTS WORKSHOPS IN MIGRANT-SENDING COMMUNITIES IN MEXICO; AND ITS TOLL-FREE HOTLINES IN THE U.S. AND MEXICO, CDM HAS HELPED THOUSANDS OF MIGRANT WORKERS GAIN ACCESS TO THE JUSTICE SYSTEM. AFTER A COMPREHENSIVE INTAKE PROCESS, CDM'S MULTILINGUAL LEGAL TEAM EVALUATES WORKERS' POTENTIAL WORK-RELATED CLAIMS AND CONNECTS THEM WITH ADVOCATES AT PARTNER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, LAW FIRMS, AND GOVERNMENT ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES. CDM ALSO LITIGATES CASES ON BEHALF OF MIGRANT WORKERS IN U.S. COURTS AND BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES AND INTERNATIONAL BODIES. CDM ALSO PROVIDES "FRIEND OF THE COURT" BRIEFINGS IN IMPORTANT CASES.IN ADDITION, CDM PROVIDES EXPERT PROFESSIONAL LITIGATION SUPPORT SERVICES AND INVESTIGATIVE SUPPORT FOR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WITH MEXICO-BASED MIGRANT WORKER CLIENTS TO ENSURE THAT THOSE ORGANIZATIONS CAN EFFECTIVELY PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO THEIR CLIENTS.
  3. $44,099 spent. POLICY ADVOCACY - CDM PROVIDES A TRANSNATIONAL WORKER-CENTERED POLICY ADVOCACY PRESENCE BY BRINGING MIGRANT WORKERS' VOICES TO KEY IMMIGRATION AND LABOR POLICY FORUMS, A SPACE WHERE THEIR PERSPECTIVES ARE FUNDAMENTAL BUT TOO OFTEN ABSENT. DRAWING ON CDM'S EXPERTISE ON THESE ISSUES (PARTICULARLY THOSE RELATED TO GUEST WORKER PROGRAMS, INTERNATIONAL LABOR RECRUITMENT, AND ACCESS TO JUSTICE), CDM PROVIDES ANALYSIS, INVESTIGATIVE REPORTS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO POLICYMAKERS AS WELL AS WORKER ADVOCACY GROUPS. CDM ALSO COMMENTS ON U.S. REGULATIONS TO FEDERAL AGENCIES, AND STRATEGICALLY ADVOCATES FOR POLICY REFORMS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.

    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 July 2005.

    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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