Todec Legal Center Perris
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To assist the Latino and immigrant population by providing legal services, citizenship, community development, community education, immigrant integration, and civic engagement programs.
- Income
- $7.5 million
- Spending
- $7.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 95%
- Reserves
- 8.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 98%
- Employees
- 49
- Highest pay
- $218,754, president
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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 8.9 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 37% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 1% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1595% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
18 of 253 of 3 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 (1)
- $6.7 million spent. TODEC's programs are aimed to empower disenfranchised immigrant communities to become economically, socially, educationally, culturally, and civically self-sufficient while enhancing individual self-esteem and community health. The overall purpose of TODEC is to ensure equitable access to community education, organizing, leadership development, civic engagement, and immigration legal services for limited and non-English speaking people including immigrants and migrant workers throughout Riverside, San Bernardino, and Imperial counties.Increased Education and Outreach Impact: We expanded our community education and outreach efforts to underserved communities, reaching over 100,000 individuals through informational sessions, workshops, and community events. This led to greater awareness about immigrant rights, resources, and access to essential services.Increased Direct Financial Assistance to Impacted Farmworkers and Vulnerable Immigrant Communities.Youth Empowerment Initiatives: Our youth empowerment programs (Monarcas Luchadoras Youth Leadership Program) saw significant growth, with participation increasing by 35%. We provided mentorship, leadership training, and educational support to empower young immigrants to pursue their academic and career goals.Established TODECs Entrepreneurship Program: TODECs El Centavito Aprende y Emprende program is designed to assist immigrant communities understand systems in a cultural competent setting and provide a pathway through skill building programs that level the economic playing field for low income families to establish their small home based business and entrepreneurial venture. TODEC provides members of the community with the opportunity to understand how to establish their own business regardless of their immigration status. Our program supports community members to further their economic advancement to a population who otherwise may not have access to benefits, resources, or opportunity. Participants that fully complete our 14 week program receive a small grant to help establish their business. (program grant availability varies depending on funding)On May 1st, 2025, TODEC opened the first-ever Farmworker Justice Center in the Coachella Valley. An initiative aimed at supporting the areas vital immigrant workforce. The center provides free walk-in wrap around services to workers and immigrant families. Some of the free services include community education, language access, digital access, access to public benefits, labor and immigration legal assistance.
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 November 1996.
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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