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Mercer County Hispanic Association Inc

EIN 22-2757844 · Trenton, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak20 out of 100GovernanceGood78 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

MECHAS MISSION IS TO PROVIDE AND/OR FACILITATE ACCESS TO SOCIAL SERVICES AND ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF THE COMMUNITY MEMBERS. MECHA SERVES PEOPLE IN NEED FROM ALL COMMUNITIES IN MERCER COUNTY WORKING TO PROVIDE THEM WITH THE SKILLS AND SERVICES NECESSARY TO PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

Income
$352,331
Spending
$489,988
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
-1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 95%
Employees
7
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$142,050, cfo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 20 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 243% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 39% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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

    0 of 5

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

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (1)
  1. $395,797 spent. THE LOW INCOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP) HELPS LOW-INCOME RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS PAY FOR HEATING AND COOLING BILLS, EVEN IF HEAT IS INCLUDED AS PART OF RENT PAYMENTS. LIHEAP PROVIDES ASSISTANCE FOR ALL TYPES OF HEAT, AND MAY ALSO PROVIDE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUNDS FOR HEATER AND WATER REPAIRS. LIHEAP ALSO PROVIDES GRANTS IN THE WINTER SO THAT ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS CAN PAY THEIR HEATING BILLS AND CONTINUE USING HEATING EQUIPMENT. THE BENEFIT AMOUNT DEPENDS ON THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN THE HOUSEHOLD, GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION, AND HOUSEHOLD GROSS INCOME.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on November 15, 2019 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2019.

    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 June 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 November 2022.

    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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