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Morris County Organization for Hispanic Affairs Inc

EIN 22-2137333 · Dover, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IN KEEPING WITH OUR STRONG HERITAGE AS A NATION OF IMMIGRANTS, MORRIS COUNTY ORGANIZATION HELPS IMPROVE THE LIVES OF HISPANIC AND LOW INCOME RESIDENTS BY PROVIDING DIRECT SOCIAL SERVICES, EDUCATION AND CLIENT ADVOCACY - AND INSPIRES HOPE AND COMMUNITY INTEGRATION. MORRIS COUNTY ORGANIZATION FOR HISPANIC AFFAIRS NEW VISION IS "A COMMUNITY PROMOTING CULTURAL HERITAGE WHERE EVERYONE IS RESPECTED, SELF-SUFFICIENT AND ENGAGED IN MAKING A DIFFERENCE".

Income
$2.9 million
Spending
$2.8 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
3.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 50%
Employees
27

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: 81 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 25% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $15,400 spent. THE PURPOSE OF THE WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM IS TO INCREASE THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF RESIDENCES OCCUPIED BY LOW-INCOME PERSONS, PARTICULARLY THE ELDERLY, THOSE WITH DISABILITIES AND FAMILY'S WITH CHILDREN. THIS PROGRAM SERVES ALL INCOME ELIGIBLE RESIDENCES OF MORRIS COUNTY, NEW JERSEY, REGARDLESS OF ETHNICITY.
  2. THE HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM HELPS ELIGIBLE LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS MEET THEIR HOME HEATING AND OR COOLING NEEDS.
  3. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FOR CHILDREN, ADULTS AND SENIOR CITIZENS. RIDES ARE AVAILABLE WITHIN MORRIS COUNTY TO PRE-SCHOOL, SOCIAL SERVICES, HEALTHCARE PROVIDES, JOB INTERVIEWS AND OTHER NECESSARY APPOINTMENTS.
  4. $2.6 million spent. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION: PARTICIPATION. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D, OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: THE OUTREACH PROGRAM PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT, TRANSLATIONS, INTERPRETATION SERVICES, NOTARY PUBLIC SERVICES, ADVOCACY,GENERAL INFORMATION AND REFERRALS. THE EDUCATION PROGRAM INCLUDES IMMIGRATION AND CITIZENSHIP CLASSES FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO INTEND TO BECOME AMERICAN CITIZENS. IT ALSO PROVIDES ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE AND COMPUTER TRAINING TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AT THEIR REQUEST THE CENTER FOR CITIZENSHIP AND LEGAL IMMIGRATION PROVIDES LOW COST LEGAL SRVICES AND REPRESENTATION TO INDIVIDUALS SEEKING TO BECOME AMERICAN CITIZENS FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11: EXPLANATION: FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND ALL BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C: EXPLANATION: EMPLOYEES AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ANNUALLY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15: EXPLANATION: ALL POSITIONS INCLUDING TOP MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION ARE BASED ON DATA FROM SIMILAR NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WITH SIMILAR SERVICE AREAS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18: EPLANATION: THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS FORM 1023 AND 990 AVAILABLE FOR PUCLIC INSPECTION UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19: EXPLANATION: THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTERST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATMENT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, XII, LINE 2C: EXPLANATION: THE OVERSIGHT PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
  5. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION: PARTICIPATION. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D, OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: THE OUTREACH PROGRAM PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT, TRANSLATIONS, INTERPRETATION SERVICES, NOTARY PUBLIC SERVICES, ADVOCACY,GENERAL INFORMATION AND REFERRALS. THE EDUCATION PROGRAM INCLUDES IMMIGRATION AND CITIZENSHIP CLASSES FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO INTEND TO BECOME AMERICAN CITIZENS. IT ALSO PROVIDES ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE AND COMPUTER TRAINING TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AT THEIR REQUEST THE CENTER FOR CITIZENSHIP AND LEGAL IMMIGRATION PROVIDES LOW COST LEGAL SRVICES AND REPRESENTATION TO INDIVIDUALS SEEKING TO BECOME AMERICAN CITIZENS FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11: EXPLANATION: FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND ALL BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C: EXPLANATION: EMPLOYEES AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ANNUALLY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15: EXPLANATION: ALL POSITIONS INCLUDING TOP MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION ARE BASED ON DATA FROM SIMILAR NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WITH SIMILAR SERVICE AREAS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18: EPLANATION: THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS FORM 1023 AND 990 AVAILABLE FOR PUCLIC INSPECTION UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19: EXPLANATION: THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTERST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATMENT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, XII, LINE 2C: EXPLANATION: THE OVERSIGHT PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.

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 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 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 January 1977.

    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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