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Hispanic Access Foundation

EIN 27-2589206 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HISPANIC ACCESS FOUNDATION CONNECTS LATINOS AND OTHERS TO PARTNERS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE LIVES AND CREATE AN EQUITABLE SOCIETY.

Income
$16.1 million
Spending
$14.0 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 59%
Employees
243
Volunteers
310
Highest pay
$217,987, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 42% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 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 (5)
  1. $6.1 million spent. MY ACCESS TO NETWORK OPPORTUNITIES (MANO) PROJECT- THE MANO PROJECT CONNECTS LATINO YOUTH TO CAREERS IN PUBLIC SERVICE THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH FEDERAL AGENCIES LIKE THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE. THE MANO PROJECT RECRUITS AND MENTORS YOUNG COLLEGE GRADUATES, PROVIDING THEM WITH CRUCIAL FUNDING, SUPPORT, AND GUIDANCE TO HELP THEM SUCCEED AS INTERNS AND OFTEN SEGUE INTO PERMANENT PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS. MORE THAN 800 PEOPLE HAVE PARTICIPATED IN THE MANO PROJECT, BENEFITING FROM THIS IMPORTANT LAUNCH PAD TO A REWARDING CAREER.
  2. $3.5 million spent. HISPANIC LEADERSHIP NETWORK PROGRAM- THE HISPANIC LEADERSHIP NETWORK EQUIPS FAITH LEADERS WITH TOOLS, TRAINING, AND PEER SUPPORT TO DRIVE COMMUNITY IMPACT. THIS PROGRAM HAS FOSTERED SPIRITUAL GROWTH, REST, AND RESILIENCE FOR 96 PASTORAL LEADERS IMPACTING 4,000 CONGREGATIONS WHILE BUILDING STRONGER NETWORKS TO SUSTAIN LONG-TERM MINISTRY SUCCESS. PROGRAM ALUMNI HAVE GONE ON TO MAKE LASTING IMPACTS IN THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE FOUNDING THEIR OWN NONPROFITS, LAUNCHING WIDE-REACHING PUBLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES, AND MORE.
  3. $2.0 million spent. CONSERVATION PROGRAM- OUR CONSERVATION PROGRAM ENGAGES LATINO COMMUNITIES TO PROTECT NATURAL RESOURCES, ADDRESS CLIMATE IMPACTS INCLUDING WILDFIRES AND FLOODING, AND INCREASE REPRESENTATION THROUGH CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. IN 2023, LATINO CONSERVATION WEEK HOSTED 330 EVENTS NATIONWIDE, SUPPORTING KEY EFFORTS LIKE THE CHUMASH NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY. BY STRENGTHENING THE CAPACITIES OF GRASSROOTS LEADERS TO ADVOCATE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND BY ELEVATING THEIR VOICES, OUR CONSERVATION PROGRAM HAS ACHIEVED TANGIBLE RESULTS, INCLUDING THE DESIGNATION OF MORE THAN 3.9 MILLION ACRES OF PUBLIC LANDS IN THE PAST 15 YEARS.
  4. $929,874 spent. Nuestros Bosques- Access to urban green spaces and tree canopies plays a critical role in Latino communities well-being and connection to nature. Our Nuestros Bosques (Our Forests) initiative seeks to increase equitable access to urban tree canopies while fostering community involvement in local urban forestry and tree-planting projects. By engaging Latino, Indigenous, and underserved communities, we promote both environmental and public health benefits, as well as local decision-making in urban forestry initiatives.
  5. $248,597 spent. FINANCE- LONG-TERM FINANCIAL SUCCESS REQUIRES A SOLID FOUNDATION. THROUGH OUR FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM, HISPANIC ACCESS FOUNDATION PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY, SPANISH-LANGUAGE FINANCIAL EDUCATION LED BY TRUSTED EXPERTS TO ADDRESS ESSENTIAL TOPICS, INCLUDING TAXES, CREDIT BUILDING, BANKING, WEALTH ACCUMULATION, AND LONG-TERM PLANNING. OUR CULTURALLY TAILORED WORKSHOPS EQUIP PARTICIPANTS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND TOOLS NEEDED TO MAKE INFORMED FINANCIAL DECISIONS AND BUILD A PATHWAY TO FINANCIAL STABILITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 December 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 August 2010.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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