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Consejo Hispano

EIN 20-3189709 · Astoria, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CONSEJO HISPANO IS COMMITTED TO RESILIENT, PROSPEROUS AND POWERFUL LATINX COMMUNITIES IN WHICH PEOPLE AND FAMILIES THRIVE. THE ORGANIZATION AIMS TO ENSURE COMMUNITY WELL-BEING BY MAKING SURE THAT LATINX FAMILIES CAN PROVIDE FOR THEMSELVES, BUILD INTERGENERATIONAL WEALTH, AND STAY CONNECTED TO OUR CULTURE.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
58%
Reserves
7.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 52%
Employees
32
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$157,619, executive dir.

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

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 103% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    58% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 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 (4)
  1. $571,944 spent. EDUCATION: CONSEJO HISPANO PROVIDES STRUCTURED ACADEMIC AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN OUTSIDE OF REGULAR SCHOOL HOURS. THE PROGRAM OFFERS HOMEWORK SUPPORT, READING AND MATH PRACTICE, ARTS AND CRAFTS, PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES, AND FIELD TRIPS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE LEARNING, ENGAGEMENT, AND PERSONAL GROWTH. IT OPERATES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN DURING OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME.
  2. $130,399 spent. FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT: CONSEJO HISPANO PROVIDES INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH ACCESS TO FREE TAX PREPARATION SERVICES, FINANCIAL LITERACY WORKSHOPS, AND ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT TO IMPROVE FINANCIAL STABILITY. THE PROGRAM HELPS PARTICIPANTS UNDERSTAND BUDGETING, CREDIT, SAVINGS, AND TAX FILING REQUIREMENTS, WITH THE GOAL OF INCREASING FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE AND CONFIDENCE IN MANAGING PERSONAL AND HOUSEHOLD FINANCES.
  3. $98,858 spent. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: CONSEJO HISPANO PROVIDES CULINARY TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS PURSUING CAREERS IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES HANDS-ON INSTRUCTION, FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATION, AND GUIDANCE FOR STARTING OR GROWING FOOD-RELATED BUSINESSES. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE PRACTICAL TOOLS AND RESOURCES TO HELP THEM ENTER THE WORKFORCE OR ADVANCE PROFESSIONALLY IN FOOD SERVICE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP.
  4. $35,008 spent. WOMENS LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORT PROGRAM: CONSEJO HISPANO PROVIDES PEER-BASED LEARNING, MENTORSHIP, AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN SEEKING TO STRENGTHEN THEIR CONFIDENCE, SKILLS, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES WORKSHOPS, FACILITATED DISCUSSIONS, AND RESOURCE NAVIGATION FOCUSED ON GOAL-SETTING, COMMUNICATION, AND LEADERSHIP. PARTICIPANTS BUILD SUPPORTIVE NETWORKS AND GAIN TOOLS TO PURSUE PERSONAL, PROFESSIONAL, AND FAMILY WELL-BEING.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2006.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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