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Hispanic Scholars Program

EIN 38-3708943 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceGood86 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Our mission is to supplement and enrich the theological and ministerial education being offered in seminaries and universities, with academic courses and other activities directly addressing Hispanic history, ministry, and theology.

Income
$321,579
Spending
$288,698
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
57.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 56%
Employees
1
Highest pay
$30,000, executive dir.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 57.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 62% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    39 of 39 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 September 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. $113,950 spent. The Hispanic Scholars Program is a nonprofit organization of theological education that offers educational, professional development, and mentorship programs to those supporting the next generation of leaders who accompany Hispanic/Latine communities. There are currently around 38 schools ("Sponsors") the HSP partners with in fulfilling this mission. Each Sponsor contributes $4,500 per year to the HSP's operating budget.The Hispanic Scholars Program (HSP) normally offers five or six choices of 3-credit, accredited courses geared toward master-degree level students enrolled in theological seminaries and university departments of theology or religion.In fiscal year 2025, the HSP offered six 3-credit courses. We had 40 participants from the U.S., representing a wide variety of traditions, denominations, and theological perspectives. The HSP provides the opportunity for students to study with peers and professors of a variety of backgrounds who are committed to the Hispanic/Latine community in the United States.
  2. $48,758 spent. El SemilleroEl Semillero was offered for the fourth time in FY 2025 and 11 participants attended. Practitioners committed to the Hispanic/Latine community were invited to learn about the soil of fundraising, finance,and development so that they can grow their missional organizationswhether they be churches,non-profits, or institutions of higher and theological educationin ways that are economically sustainable and can, as a result, provide a greater impact for their communities of concern. Through El Semillero we hope to empower theological leaders with practical tools that will help them build sustainable and equitable institutions that can positively impact the Hispanic/Latine community in the United States for generations to come.
  3. $39,006 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS:Through Hispanic Eyes (THE) is a cultural competency training program that HSP has facilitated for over two decades. Participants in this workshop are institutional leaders who come together to learn about the particularities of the Latine/Hispanic experience in university and seminary programs. This program overlaps with our Summer Session program so THE participants have the opportunity to engage graduate students in higher and theological education from across institutional contexts. T.H.E. seeks to engage and gather in constructive and critical conversations with seminary presidents, academic deans, faculty, as well as those very important staff members who work with students, admissions officers and student life directors.In fiscal year 2025, 8 participants attended this program.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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? 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 September 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 April 2006.

    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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