Concilio De Organizaciones Hispanas
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE MISSION OF THE COUNCIL OF SPANISH SPEAKING ORGANIZATIONS, INC. (CONCILIO) IS TO CULTIVATE THE STRENGTH AND RESILIENCE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITY, AND MAINTAIN OUR COMMUNITY'S HERITAGE, HISTORY, AND CULTURE.
- Income
- $16.7 million
- Spending
- $16.7 million
- Spent on programs
- 94%
- Reserves
- -1.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 96%
- Employees
- 211
- Volunteers
- 50
- Highest pay
- $205,620, chief executive officer
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 43 out of 100.
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 72% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 6% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1594% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 11 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (4)
- $8.8 million spent. COMMUNITY UMBRELLA AGENCY: CONCILIO PROVIDES CHILD WELFARE SERVICES UNDER THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, COMMUNITY UMBRELLA AGENCY 3(CUA 3). CUA 3 COMMUNITY UMBRELLA AGENCIES ARE PART OF A CITYWIDE INITIATIVE KNOWN AS IMPROVING OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN (IOC), LED BY THE PHILADELPHIA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES. IOC FOCUSES ON PERMANENCY, WELL-BEING AND SAFETY OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. CUA 3 SERVES THE LOWER NORTHEAST: 15TH POLICE DISTRICT. IOC PRINCIPLES INCLUDE HAVING MORE CHILDREN AND YOUTH MAINTAINED SAFELY IN THEIR OWN HOMES AND COMMUNITIES; MORE CHILDREN AND YOUTH ACHIEVING TIMELY REUNIFICATION OR OTHER PERMANENCE; A REDUCTION IN THE USE OF CONGREGATE CARE; IMPROVED CHILD, YOUTH, AND FAMILY FUNCTIONING. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)CUA 3 SERVICES INCLUDE CASE MANAGEMENT, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, WORKSHOPS, PARENTING EDUCATION, RESOURCE HOME/FOSTER CARE, ADOPTION SERVICES, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, PARENT CAFES.
- $5.9 million spent. FOSTER CARE: AS A LICENSED FOSTER CARE AGENCY, CONCILIO RECRUITS, TRAINS AND CERTIFIES, AND MONITORS THE HOMES OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO ARE ABLE TO PROVIDE A TEMPORARY SAFE SPACE FOR CHILDREN IN NEED.ADOPTION/PERMANENCY: ADDITIONALLY, AS A LICENSED ADOPTION AGENCY, CONCILIO IS ABLE TO FACILITATE SUPPORT TOWARDS THE ADOPTION PROCESS FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE UNABLE TO BE REUNIFIED WITH THEIR BIOLOGICAL FAMILIES. ONCE CHILDREN ARE ADOPTED, POST-PERMANENCY SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO ENSURE LONG-TERM STABILITY FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)PARENTING COLLABORATIVE TRAINING: THROUGH TRAINING AND EFFECTIVE COACHING, FAMILIES CAN INCREASE THEIR ABILITY TO NURTURE HEALTHY CHILD DEVELOPMENT PARENTING SKILLS TOWARDS LEADING A PRODUCTIVE LIFESTYLE FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR CHILDREN. THOUGH THIS PROGRAM, EXPECTANT AND PARENTING CAREGIVERS CAN RECEIVE PARENTING SKILLS EDUCATION IN A SERIES OF WORKSHOP CLASSES USING THE NURTURING PARENTS CURRICULUM MODEL. CLASSES ARE HOSTED IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH AND ARE AVAILABLE FOR FREE AT VARIOUS COMMUNITY CENTERS THROUGHOUT THE CITY.CPR/FIRST AID TRAINING: PROVIDE ONSITE/VIRTUAL TRAINING ON CPR AND FIRST AID THAT RESULTS IN CERTIFICATION.VICTIM WITNESS SERVICES: PROVIDES, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, SERVICES TO VICTIMS AND WITNESSES IN THE PRELIMINARY HEARING ROOMS IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER AND ON-SITE AT CONCILIO. SERVICES OFFERED INCLUDE INFORMING VICTIMS AND WITNESSES ABOUT THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROCESS, REPORTING ANY VICTIM-WITNESS INTIMIDATION AND/OR RETALIATION, AND PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE NEEDS.
- $846,663 spent. COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES: CONCILIO OPERATES AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR FOR ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS IN COLLABORATION WITH THE PUBLIC HEALTH MANAGEMENT CORPORATION OF PHILADELPHIA (PHMC), 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER, AND THE PHILADELPHIA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES. CONCILIO WORKS WITH THESE PARTNERS TO PROVIDE A CONSTRUCTIVE AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR EACH STUDENT DURING AFTER-SCHOOL HOURS. YOUTH EXPLORE THE WORLD AROUND THEM THROUGH STEAM ACTIVITIES, FIELD TRIPS, AND GUEST SPEAKERS.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)THE SUMMER YOUTH WORKS PROGRAM, IN COLLABORATION WITH PHILADELPHIA YOUTH NETWORK, EMPLOYS PHILADELPHIA YOUTH FOR SIX WEEKS DURING THE SUMMER. SUMMER YOUTH WORKERS ARE EXPECTED TO WORK 20 HOURS A WEEK FOR SIX WEEKS. EACH YEAR, STUDENTS COMPLETE A SERVICE-LEARNING PROJECT AROUND A SPECIFIC THEME.THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO GIVE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS REAL WORK EXPERIENCE WHILE ENHANCING COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT. STUDENTS ALSO PARTICIPATE IN SKILLS DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES, WORKSHOPS, AND FIELD TRIPS IN ADDITION TO THEIR SERVICE-LEARNING PROJECTS.
- $90,419 spent. BALLROOM: CONCILIO OFFERS EVENT AND MEETING SPACE AS A WAY TO BRING THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER BY ORCHESTRATING CULTURAL EVENTS THAT CELEBRATE OUR HERITAGE WHILE CREATING MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS BETWEEN NEIGHBORS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 1970.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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