Center for Social and Rural Development Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Center for Social and Rural Development Inc. d b a DFW Immigrant Law Center operates as a 501c3 nonprofit focusing on aiding immigrants refugees and asylees in the Dallas Fort Worth area. The organization offers affordable immigration legal services community education and comprehensive support to advance justice and dignity. By addressing poverty upholding human rights encouraging civic engagement and building compassionate and inclusive communities the center aims to provide opportunities and hope.
- Income
- $138,471
- Spending
- $130,899
- Reserves
- 3.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 57%
- Highest pay
- $32,500, executive director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 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)
- $75,000 spent. Immigration Legal Services:The organization authorized by the U.S. Department of Justices OLAP provided direct representation and assistance in immigration matters including adjustment of status naturalization asylum family petitions DACA VAWA and U visas. Over 400 individuals and families benefited from consultations document preparation and USCIS representation. Services were offered at low or no cost to ensure access for vulnerable immigrant populations. Referral Services for Foreign Born SFB: This program connected immigrants refugees and asylees to housing healthcare education insurance and non-immigration legal resources while coordinating volunteer transportation to USCIS offices. Approximately 300 clients received referrals counseling and spiritual care. The program reduced poverty and isolation by linking clients to essential community resources strengthening family stability. Community Education & Volunteer Engagement: The organization conducted English and math lessons citizenship test preparation and immigrant rights workshops while training volunteers to provide tutoring transportation and resource navigation. Around 35 students participated in classes and 20 volunteers extended services to hundreds more immigrants. This program promoted self-sufficiency through education and fostered stronger community bonds through volunteer engagement. Through its three largest program services Immigration Legal Services Referral Services for Foreign Born and Community Education & Volunteer Engagement Center for Social and Rural Development Inc. d b a DFW Immigrant Law Center directly impacted more than 850 individuals and families in the Dallas-Fort Worth area during the reporting year. By providing authorized immigration representation connecting clients to essential resources and equipping them with language and civic education the organization advanced its exempt purpose of relieving poverty promoting education and fostering inclusive communities. These accomplishments demonstrate the organizations commitment to justice dignity and opportunity for immigrants refugees and asylees ensuring that vulnerable populations are supported with compassion and empowered to thrive.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
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 2024.
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 July 2011.
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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