Jesse Miranda Center for Hispanic Leadership
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Jesse Miranda Center for Hispanic Leadership (The Miranda Center) is a pioneering 501(c)(3) organization that is fueled by a profound commitment to building greater capacity in emerging and existing Latino leaders for the purpose of transforming the church, community, and campus through education, leadership, and research. Through community partnerships and direct services, we inspire transformation within those in the community who have for so long been marginalized and subject to a myriad of barriers that prevent them from achieving their full potential.
- Income
- $116,391
- Spending
- $102,962
- Reserves
- 4.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 99%
- Highest pay
- $36,123, president/ceo
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 3% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 (1)
- $93,150 spent. The Miranda Center has developed a strategy through which we aim to help pastors and community leaders to connect, educate, and work together to advocate for and uplift the Latino community. Our comprehensive continuum of programs includes workshops supporting the advancement of Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), advocacy to promote the Hispanic faith community and growing of the Brown Church, education Economic wisdom, entrepreneurship, home ownership for families of Color, Hispanic leadership development, and efforts to establish social justice and enrich Hispanic communities. Throughout our programs we provide a nurturing, inclusive environment in which participants can receive the tools and resources they need to tackle impending community issues.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2011 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on February 15, 2015.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2015.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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