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Hispanic Center of Western Michigan Inc

EIN 38-2265825 · Grand Rapids, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EMPOWERING THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY TOWARD SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH JOB COACHING, TRAINING, PRESCHOOL AND YOUTH PROGRAMS, SOCIAL SERVICE NAVIGATION, AND INTERPRETATION AND TRANSLATION SERVICES.

Income
$4.8 million
Spending
$3.5 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
9.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 51%
Employees
81
Volunteers
434
Highest pay
$93,597, former executive director

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.6 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 28% 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 1 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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. $1.2 million spent. FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDE GUIDANCE AND ASSISTANCE TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES MEET BASIC NEEDS AND ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY. STAFF ASSIST WITH COMPLETING FORMS FOR FOOD STAMPS, MEDICAID, AND DISABILITY BENEFITS, AND OFFER REFERRALSFOR HOUSING, FOOD, CLOTHING, TRANSPORTATION, AND HEALTH AND WLLNESS SERVICES. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES HEALTH EDUCATION TO PROMOTE WELL-BEING AND CONNECTS INDIVIDUALS FACING DIVORCE OR SEEKING INFORMATION ABOUT DOMESTIC ABUSE WITH TRUSTED COMMUNITY PARTNERS.
  2. $799,203 spent. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMPENT PROVIDES CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND FINANCIAL COACHING, EDUCATION, AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC STABILITY. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL UNIVERSITIES, BUSINESSES, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, WE ACT AS A BRIDGE TO PROVIDE LANGUAGE ACCESSIBILITY AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. SERVICES INCLUDE UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE, JOB SEARCH SUPPORT, RESUME BUILDING, INTERVIEW PREPARATION, AND DIGITAL LITERACY TRAINING. WE ALSO OFFER INTERPRETATION COURSES AND A YOUTH EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVE THAT PROVIDES PAID INTERNSHIPS AND WORKFORCE READINESS TRAINING.
  3. $600,023 spent. LANGUAGE SERVICES BRIDGE THE GAP IN ACCESSIBILITY FOR WEST MICHIGAN BY PROVIDING INTERPRETATION AND TRANSLATION IN THE LEGAL, MEDICAL, EDUCATIONAL, BUSINESS, INSURANCE, AND SOCIAL SERVICE INDUSTRIES TO IMPROVE COMMUNICATION AND ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL SERVICES FOR LIMITED-ENGLISH-PROFICIENT INDIVIDUALS.
  4. $530,976 spent. EDUCATION SERVICES: PROVIDING BILINGUAL PRESCHOOL THROUGH LA ESCUELITA TO PREPARE CHILDREN FOR KINDERGARTEN READINESS AND LONG-TERM ACADEMIC SUCCESS. IN ADDITION, OFFERING YOUTH PROGRAMMING FOCUSED ON SUPPORTING REFUGEE STUDENTS AS THEY ADJUST TO A NEW COMMUNITY. SERVICES INCLUDE TUTORING, MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT, AND EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS DESIGNED TO BUILD CONFIDENCE AND CONNECTION. THE PROGRAM ALSO ASSISTS WITH STUDENT NAVIGATION SERVICES SUCH AS SCHOOL ENROLLMENT, ACTING AS A LIAISON BETWEEN SCHOOLS AND FAMILIES, FAFSA COMPLETION, AND COLLEGE EXPLORATION GUIDANCE.
  5. $55,395 spent. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: PROVIDING FINANCIAL COACHING AND EDUCATION TO HELP INDIVIDUALS IMPROVE FINANCIAL STABILITY, BUILD ASSETS, AND ACHIEVE LONG-TERM GOALS. PARTNERING WITH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS (CDFIS) TO INCREASE ACCESS TO CAPITAL FOR ENTREPRENEURS ANS SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS THROUGH AFFORDABLE LOAN PROGRAMS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.

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 April 1980.

    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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