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Hispanic Outreach of

EIN 26-4467878 · Red Wing, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Hispanic Outreach empowers Hispanic individuals and families to thrive through essential services, education, and youth programs. We advocate for equity and celebrate our rich cultural heritage while fostering opportunities for community integration.

Income
$676,955
Spending
$661,350
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
8.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 79%
Employees
15

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

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 46% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    6 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 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 (3)
  1. $273,457 spent. ADVOCACY, INTERPRETING/TRANSLATING, LEGAL, EMERGENCY FUND/HOUSING ASSISTANCE, HELP WITH BASIC NEEDS, NAVIGATING SYSTEMS, AND RESOURCES/REFERRALS ARE PART OF OUR DIRECT SERVICES OFFERED TO THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY IN GOODHUE COUNTYFROM 2024-2025; HISPANIC OUTREACH PROVIDED 1,305 DIRECT SERVICES TO 913 INDIVIDUALS
  2. $129,224 spent. THE YOUTH & FAMILY PROGRAM, A HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR, SUPPORTS HISPANIC STUDENTS INGRADES 5-12 WITH TUTORING/MENTORING AND SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT. FAMILY ENGAGEMENT IS ANOTHER COMPONENT OF THIS PROGRAM. IT HELPS STUDENTS/THEIR FAMILIES NAVIGATE AN UNFAMILIAR SCHOOL SYSTEM. THIRTY-FOUR STUDENTS AND TWENTY PARENTS WERE SERVED. WE ALSO CONDUCTED A SIX-WEEK SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM, SERVING FORTY ADDITIONAL STUDENTS
  3. $48,953 spent. HISPANIC OUTREACH HOSTS AN ANNUAL HISPANIC HERITAGE FESTIVAL. ITS A ONE-DAY EVENT THAT CELEBRATES HISPANIC CULTURE AND PROMOTES INTERCULTURAL UNDERSTANDING. THE EVENT INCLUDES MUSICAL PERFORMANCE, TRADITIONAL COOKING WORKSHOPS, EDUCATIONAL LESSONS ABOUT HISPANIC CULTURE, AND ART ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES. AN ESTIMATED 1,500 PEOPLE ATTENDED THIS EVENT.MEET.LEARN.SHARE (MLS) AND AN ART PROJECT WERE PART OF THIS YEARS EVENTS AS WELL. HOSTING 34 ACTIVITES WITH ABOUT 700 PARTICIPANTS.

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

  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, 2011 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on December 15, 2012.

    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 2025.

    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 May 2013.

    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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